Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Neuqua Valley 4-1 (1)
Wildcats’ defense pitches a shutout in showdown with Naperville Central.
2. St. Charles North 4-1 (5)
Unstoppable Drew Surges powers North Stars to top spot in DuKane Conference.
3. Batavia 3-2 (8)
Cast on hand can’t stop Drew Gerke from making three touchdown catches.
4. Naperville North 4-1 (9)
Aidan Gray throws for 276 yards, four TDs to stick it to Barbs.
5. South Elgin 5-0 (7)
Jacob Sullivan connects with Kyle Steinhofer six times for 114 yards, two TDs.
6. Oswego East 4-1 (10)
Tre Jones does it all against West Aurora, combining for 251 yards and three TDs.
7. Geneva 4-1 (3)
Slow start gives Vikings wakeup call.
8. Jacobs 4-1 (4)
Antonio Brown runs 22 times for 226 yards and three TDs in tough loss.
9. Yorkville 4-1 (2)
Time was on Plainfield North’s side, with edge of 31:23 to 16:07 in time of possession.
10. Naperville Central 3-2 (6)
Interception return for TD was Redhawks’ only score.
Offensive Player of the Week
Oswego East quarterback Tre Jones, a Navy recruit, ran for 129 yards and two TDs and passed for 122 yards and one TD to lead the Wolves.
Defensive Player of the Week
Zach Sauceda, a freshman outside linebacker, had 13 tackles in St. Edward’s 35-7 loss to Riverside-Brookfield.