Metea Valley takes over the top spot again from Oswego, but that’s about it for big changes. Metea’s Katie Schuele is the player of the week.
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Metea Valley 26-8 (2)
Camille Morrison gets 12 kills as Mustangs top Naperville Central, lock down conference.
2. Oswego 27-6 (1)
Loss to Joliet West costs Sidney Hamaker, Panthers conference title on tiebreaker.
3. St. Charles North 22-13 (3)
Haley Burgdorf, North Stars likely to challenge host Metea for Class 4A regional title.
4. Geneva 23-12 (4)
Sam Vanda, Vikings look for rematch with conference rival Wheaton Warrenville South.
5. Kaneland 25-10 (5)
Rosie Karl, Knights lock down conference title with 25-20, 25-15 victory over Sycamore.
6. Newark 31-4 (6)
With Kiara Wesseh leading way, Norsemen take aim at seventh straight regional title.
7. Hampshire 18-16 (9)
Whip-Purs hit tough October stretch with 3-4 record, but that’s why there’s the playoffs.
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8. Jacobs 18-16 (8)
Teagan Van Stone has eight kills in 17-25, 25-17, 25-19 win over Marian Central Catholic.
9. Burlington Central 19-15 (7)
Ashli Bonds notches 10 kills as Rockets lose to conference champ Huntley in three games.
10. Harvest Christian 20-9 (10)
Alyssa Burke helps host Lions earn top seed in Class 1A sectional.
Junior setter/right-side hitter Katie Schuele tallies 28 assists, seven digs, two aces and two kills as Metea Valley clinches the DuPage Valley Conference title with a 25-18, 20-25, 25-16 win over Naperville Central.