Lincoln-Way Central and St. Laurence close in on Bloom at top of the rankings, while Bremen’s Diego Lagunas is the player of the week.

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Bloom 11-1 (1)

Senior forward Jonathan Magana has 15 goals, scoring in nine different games.

2. Lincoln-Way Central 7-1 (3)

Senior defender Drew Schiller is leader as Knights post four shutouts, allow just four goals.

3. Reavis 7-1-3 (2)

Sophomore midfielder Jesus Pantoja, called up to varsity, emerges with goal, four assists.

4. St. Laurence 7-3-1 (5)

Senior midfielders Johnny Esparza and Clark Herrera key crucial tie against Marmion.

5. Thornton co-op 8-2 (9)

With 4 1/2 shutouts, junior goalkeeper Alberto Figueroa turns into wall for Wildcats.

6. Mount Carmel 5-2-2 (4)

Senior defender Ryan Nichols is top player for a stingy back line with three shutouts.

7. Beecher 13-2 (8)

Senior midfielder Nate Diachenko already has 11 goals and nine assists for Bobcats.

8. T.F. United 7-2-2 (NR)

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9. Oak Forest 9-2-1 (8)

Senior forward Kevin Monroy scores twice against Tinley Park, pushes season total to 11.

10. Stagg 5-3-1 (10)

Senior forward Piotr Zawislan has scored a team-best seven goals for Chargers.

Sophomore forward Diego Lagunas scored five goals and added an assist in three games for Bremen. He had a hat trick against Marian Catholic and also scored against Richards and Evergreen Park.

Patrick Z. McGavin is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.