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Rick Armstrong’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Aurora-Elgin area

January 12, 2026 by Chicago Tribune

Kaneland takes over the top spot, while Metea Valley and West Aurora enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Kaneland 16-0 (2)

Evan Frieders scores 13 points as Knights pass toughest league test in 65-56 win at Sycamore.

2. Geneva 13-3 (3)

David Udoiwod tallies 32 points in first career start to lead Vikings past Wheaton North 63-57.

3. Oswego 10-7 (5)

Cole Jansons picks up 12 points and 10 rebounds in 59-52 overtime win over Oswego East.

4. Oswego East 12-5 (1)

Back-to-back weekend losses to Oswego and Metea Valley, a 52-50 setback, stun Wolves.

5. Waubonsie Valley 10-6 (6)

Kyler Payne scores 23 points for Warriors in a 72-65 nonconference win over Joliet Catholic.

6. Aurora Christian 12-2 (4)

Preston Morel puts up 33-point career night vs. El Paso-Gridley ahead of Eagles’ long break.

7. Metea Valley 9-7 (NR)

Emerging 3-point threat Manny Miller and the Mustangs knock off Oswego East 52-50.

8. West Aurora 10-8 (NR)

Jaden Matthews-Thomas and Blackhawks turn corner with East Aurora, Glenbard West wins?

9. Jacobs 10-6 (10)

Samson Averehi delivers 18 points and nine rebounds in Golden Eagles’ 48-41 win over Huntley.

10. Yorkville Christian 10-6 (8)

Catholic League White leader Leo holds off Mustangs 60-57 on buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

Player of the Week

Sophomore guard Ethan Vahl sparks Oswego with 29 points and six steals as the host Panthers rally for a 59-52 Southwest Prairie Conference win in overtime against Oswego East that snapped a 16-game losing streak to their crosstown rivals. He also tallies 25 points and seven rebounds in a 58-44 victory over Plainfield South.

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