Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin area football rankings and players of the week

Geneva remains undefeated, while Waubonsie Valley, Oswego East and Aurora Christian join the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Geneva 7-0 (1)

Talyn Taylor breaks up late pass in red zone to help Vikings hold off Wheaton North 28-24.

2. Oswego 7-0 (2)

Big TD runs by Carson Cooney and Teddy Manikas power Panthers to 27-7 win over Yorkville.

3. Batavia 6-1 (3)

Junior quarterback Bodi Anderson runs for 80-yard TD in 56-7 victory over St. Charles East.

4. West Aurora 7-0 (4)

Mason Atkins passes for five TDs and runs for another in Blackhawks’ 57-0 rout of Larkin.

5. St. Charles North 6-1 (5)

North Stars beat DuKane Conference rival Glenbard North 34-14 to clinch playoff berth.

6. Jacobs 5-2 (7)

Connor Goehring throws three TD passes, lifts Golden Eagles past Crystal Lake Central 27-3.

7. Burlington Central 5-2 (9)

Jackson Alcorn throws for 469 yards as Rockets stun Prairie Ridge 52-21, become playoff eligible.

8. Waubonsie Valley 4-3 (NR)

Josh Siekierski throws two TD passes in 28-19 win over DeKalb to keep Warriors in playoff hunt.

9. Oswego East 3-4 (NR)

Niko Villacci throws TD passes to Connor Konken, Lincoln Ijams as Wolves top Bolingbrook 21-9.

10. Aurora Christian 5-2 (NR)

Jonan Miceli catches three TD passes in Eagles’ 34-27 win over Marian Central Catholic.

Offensive Player of the Week

Senior quarterback Jackson Alcorn completes 24 of 35 passes for 469 yards and five TDs and runs for a sixth as Burlington Central becomes playoff eligible by shocking Prairie Ridge 52-21.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior safety Donovan Williams sparks Oswego, intercepting a deflected pass and returning it for a TD for the second time in three weeks. This time, Williams’ return covers 88 yards.

Originally Published: October 14, 2024 at 9:27 a.m.