Mount Carmel makes the biggest move upward, while Lincoln-Way East joins the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. De La Salle 14-2 (1)
Senior midfielder Jayden Farley helps the Meteors grab a pair of wins on trip to Iowa.
2. Lockport 9-2-2 (2)
Sophomore goalkeepers Ben Szudy and Gabe Sikon both shine in back-to-back shootout wins.
3. St. Laurence 12-2-3 (3)
Adan Gutierrez scores two of the Vikings’ 11 goals in Iowa, where they roll to two wins.
4. Stagg 10-2-2 (4)
Pressure doesn’t rattle sophomore goalkeeper Christian Komosinski during two shutouts in Iowa.
5. Lincoln-Way Central 10-3 (5)
Connor Pate scores twice for Knights in 2-1 comeback win over crosstown rival Lincoln-Way West.
6. Mount Carmel 7-5-2 (8)
Key goal by Jordan Thomas helps the Caravan escape with a 1-1 tie against rival St. Laurence.
7. Lincoln-Way East 8-7 (NR)
Shane Kerley stops three penalty kicks then scores one in a shootout win over Moline.
8. Sandburg 7-5 (6)
Veteran coach Desi Vuillaume looks to right the ship after four straight losses for the Eagles.
9. Reavis 8-5-2 (9)
Blake Stefanek and the Rams remain unbeaten in South Suburban Red play.
10. Lemont 11-3-1 (10)
Winning streak grows to six as team tries to send retiring coach Rick Prangen out on high note.
Player of the Week
Senior midfielder Casey Lenarz scores nine goals and adds three assists over five games, all wins for Chicago Christian, and leads the Knights to the Rivals Cup championship.