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Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and Week 9 top players for the Aurora-Elgin area

October 26, 2025 by Chicago Tribune

Batavia holds top spot, while Burlington Central moves up and West Aurora moves into rankings.

Top 10

With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Batavia 7-2 (1)

Michael Vander Luitgaren completes 14 of 17 passes as Bulldogs clinch DuKane Conference title.

2. Burlington Central 8-1 (3)

Landon Arnold throws three TD passes as Rockets roll to 42-6 win in Fox Valley Conference finale.

3. St. Charles North 8-1 (4)

Three TD passes by JT Padron lift North Stars past Lake Park 35-16 for share of conference title.

4. Yorkville 7-2 (5)

Foxes hurt by three turnovers as Bolingbrook takes advantage to win 26-21 for conference title.

5. Oswego 7-2 (6)

Teddy Manikas unleashes 47-yard TD run as the Panthers ease past Plainfield North 37-7.

6. Oswego East 6-3 (2)

Zamarion Taylor returns punt for a TD but the Wolves drop a 15-14 nail-biter to Minooka.

7. South Elgin 7-2 (8)

Carter McDonald completes seven passes with five for TDs as the Storm rout East Aurora 69-0.

8. Kaneland 7-2 (9)

Jake Buckley, Jack Parker each tally three tackles for loss as Knights beat Belleville Althoff 55-28.

9. Aurora Christian 7-2 (10)

Jalen Callaway returns kickoff 85 yards for TD as Eagles down Marian Central Catholic 44-20.

10. West Aurora 7-2 (NR)

Antonio Higgins catches three passes for 79 yards and two TDs as Blackhawks erupt for 52-8 win.

Offensive Player of the Week

Senior wide receiver Brett Berggren catches five passes for 77 yards and a 12-yard TD and adds three carries for 90 yards and pair of TDs to lead the Bulldogs to a 45-12 win over Wheaton Warrenville South.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior linebacker Nick Jansey totals a game-high 11 tackles with 1 1/2 sacks, three quarterback hurries and a fumble recovery for Batavia.

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