Oswego moves up and East Aurora moves into rankings, while Batavia’s Ryan Boe and East Aurora’s Jeremiah Brown are the players of the week.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Batavia 5-1 (1)
Senior quarterback Ryan Boe lifts Bulldogs by throwing for one TD, running for two.
2. Oswego 5-1 (5)
Running backs Ayden Villa and Noah Vera each top 100 yards rushing vs. West Aurora.
3. Geneva 5-1 (2)
Nate Stempowski’s TD runs of 1 and 4 yards keep Vikings close in rivalry game.
4. South Elgin 5-1 (3)
Missed extra point difference vs. Glenbard South. Injury sidelines Jack Ginnan late.
5. St. Charles North 4-2 (4)
Aedan Hayes, Jake Mettetal each score two TDs in rivalry win over St. Charles East.
6. Kaneland 3-3 (7)
Sycamore converts 2-point conversion in final minute for 22-21 victory.
7. Waubonsie Valley 4-2 (8)
Luke Elsea connects with Brady Teeple for TD passes of 10, 34 and 30 yards.
8. West Aurora 5-1 (6)
Michael Williams runs for 52 yards, two TDs in loss to Oswego.
9. Sandwich 5-1 (9)
Simeion Harris intercepts pass, runs 19 times for 153 yards. Indians are playoff-eligible.
10. East Aurora 3-3 (NR)
Kenneth Cooley’s punt return for TD lifts Tomcats past Larkin for Thunder Bucket.
Offensive Player of the Week
North Dakota State recruit Ryan Boe accounts for all three TDs for Batavia in 21-18 win over Geneva. The senior quarterback passed for 137 yards and ran for 113 yards.
Defensive Player of the Week
Junior defensive back Jeremiah Brown intercepts a pass at Larkin’s 5-yard line as time expired, preserving a 20-14 Upstate Eight Conference victory for East Aurora.