St. Charles North moves up behind Oswego in top spot, while Waubonsie Valley joins rankings.
Top 10
With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Oswego 9-0 (1)
Kaleb Stumpenhorst hits field goals of 24, 34 and 35 yards as Panthers top Oswego East 23-7.
2. St. Charles North 8-1 (5)
North Stars rally for 35-21 victory over Geneva to form three-way tie atop DuKane Conference.
3. Geneva 8-1 (2)
Finnegan Weppner gains 101 yards receiving as Vikings win first conference title since 2010.
4. Batavia 8-1 (3)
Brett Berggren returns kickoff 90 yards for touchdown as Bulldogs hold off Glenbard North 35-34.
5. West Aurora 9-0 (4)
Michael Williams marks TD runs of 19 and 44 yards as Blackhawks roll 56-0 over Streamwood.
6. Jacobs 7-2 (6)
T.O. Boddie runs for three TDs, including one of 84 yards, as Eagles top Crystal Lake South 41-7.
7. Burlington Central 7-2 (7)
Role reversal? Senior quarterback Jackson Alcorn catches TD pass in 31-7 win over Huntley.
8. South Elgin 6-3 (8)
Full circle? Storm cruise 55-0 vs. East Aurora, draws first-game foe Barrington to open playoffs.
9. Waubonsie Valley 5-4 (NR)
Josh Siekierski throws three TD passes as Warriors down Metea Valley 70-28, return to playoffs.
10. Kaneland 5-4 (9)
Tough stretch to end season as Knights lose 14-10 to Class 1A powerhouse Belleville Althoff.
Offensive Player of the Week
Senior quarterback Ethan Plumb accounts for all five TDs for St. Charles North, running for three and also passing for a pair of scores in a 35-21 decision that hands Geneva its first loss.
Defensive Player of the Week
Senior linebacker Mikey Claycombe, who leads stout defense in tackles for second year in a row, gets two sacks in a 23-7 win over Oswego East as Oswego complete perfect regular season.
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