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

January 5, 2026 by Chicago Tribune

Oswego takes over top spot again, while East Aurora and Yorkville Christian enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Oswego East 11-3 (2)

Layup by all-tournament pick Mason Lockett tops Niles North 72-71 for fifth at Hinsdale Central.

2. Kaneland 13-0 (3)

Jeffrey Hassan comes up big as Knights win third straight Plano Christmas Classic championship.

3. Geneva 11-2 (1)

Vikings take third at Hinkle Classic behind all-tournament picks Nathan Palmer and Gabe Jensen.

4. Aurora Christian 12-2 (4)

Jacob Baumann bags MVP honors as Eagles win in Florida, then lose twice at State Farm Classic.

5. Oswego 8-7 (8)

Panthers go 3-2 in tournament at York but impress in double-overtime loss to Brother Rice.

6. Waubonsie Valley 8-5 (6)

All-tournament selection Kris Mporosko averages 18.8 points for Warriors at Hinsdale Central.

7. East Aurora 8-6 (NR)

Casston Cross and Tomcats enter new year with one-game lead over Bartlett in conference.

8. Yorkville Christian 10-4 (NR)

Jayden Riley and Mustangs, runners-up at Plano, drop 72-68 decision to Whitney Young.

9. Marmion 9-4 (10)

Ben Piekarz scores 15 points as Cadets roll to 70-48 victory over St. Charles East.

10. Jacobs 8-5 (5)

Elijah Bell picks up all-tournament honors at Hinkle Classic for host Golden Eagles.

Player of the Week

Senior guard Marshawn Cocroft averages 24.5 points. leading Kaneland to the Plano Christmas Classic title. The Grand Valley State commit earns tournament MVP for a second straight year.

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