Lake Zurich jumps to No. 1 while Deerfield, Warren and Lake Forest move up and Mundelein debuts.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lake Zurich 6-1-1 (2)
Ella Knight is playing well at center back while leading the Bears’ defense.
2. Deerfield 6-1-2 (3)
Addison Soroka leads a defense that has allowed just two goals in nine games.
3. Libertyville 2-2 (1)
Shannon Phillips is stepping up to solidify the Wildcats’ back line.
4. Stevenson 3-2-1 (4)
Ellie Egeland scores a goal to help the Patriots tie New Trier 1-1 in the first round of the Lou Malnati’s Deep Dish Classic.
5. Mundelein 4-1-2 (NR)
Goalkeeper Abigail Rounds is playing well and providing leadership as a captain.
6. Warren 3-4 (7)
Sofia Ogren stands out at defensive midfielder during the Blue Devils’ win against Carmel.
7. Wauconda 4-2-1 (6)
Defender Ava Hortillosa is establishing herself as a multidimensional player with a goal and two assists in seven games.
8. Lake Forest 1-1 (9)
Goalkeeper Sarah Constantine made three highlight-reel saves during the Scouts’ 2-0 loss to Lyons.
9. Grayslake Central 1-1-2 (8)
Mallory Barrows is helping control the center of the field with good vision and crisp passing.
10. Highland Park 4-3 (10)
Elliot Shields has scored a team-high four goals, including three game-winners.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior forward Ashley Strachn scored both goals during Mundelein’s 2-0 win against Vernon Hills on Saturday.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
