West Aurora and Batavia make big jumps and Marmion enters the rankings, while Batavia’s Nate Nazos is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Waubonsie Valley 27-2 (1)
Tyreek Coleman tallies 24 points, lifts Warriors within one win of program’s single-season record.
2. West Aurora 21-11 (6)
Gabe Gonzales helps Blackhawks down Yorkville, but Blackhawks then lose 54-48 to Bolingbrook.
3. Oswego East 21-11 (2)
Wolves make bid to tie game but get thwarted by Benet’s defense in 57-54 loss in regional final.
4. Batavia 21-8 (7)
Nate Nazos scores 23 points as Bulldogs end up holding off Proviso East’s rally for regional title.
5. Kaneland 25-5 (5)
Parker Violett produces double-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds as Knights top Marmion.
6. Yorkville 18-12 (4)
Foxes fall short as ball bounces West Aurora’s way in rubber match between conference rivals.
7. Metea Valley 19-11 (3)
Will Ashford hits 3-pointer to force tie for Mustangs, but buzzer beater results in 56-54 loss.
8. Aurora Christian 22-8 (9)
Eagles survive off shooting night with strong defense and hold off Earlville 51-50 for regional title.
9. Marmion 15-18 (NR)
Evan Stumm, Cadets upset Burlington Central before testing Kaneland in regional final.
10. Burlington Central 21-11 (8)
Rockets’ strong season ends with loss to Marmion for second straight postseason.
Player of the Week
Senior point guard Nate Nazos averaged 15 points, 7.5 assists and 6.5 rebounds in two games, leading Batavia to its first regional title since the 2005-06 season. The Bulldogs beat Proviso West 66-57 and Proviso East 75-65.