| Power Rankings for 10/17/2011 |
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1 |
(1) |
Batavia |
| Bulldogs have been in postseason form from the get-go but have to deal with Streamwood before they get there. |
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2 |
(3) |
Kaneland |
| Knights have shown encouraging ability to claw out of deficits but may need sharper start in big game at Morris. |
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3 |
(2) |
Geneva |
| Vikings figure to take out anger from South Elgin loss on Larkin but will need quick solutions on defense if playoff stint is going to be more than cameo. |
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4 |
(4) |
Aurora Christian |
| WR Grayson Roberts' return gives opposing defenses another headache to worry about when game-planning. |
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5 |
(5) |
St. Francis |
| St. Francis' defense appears to be peaking, a great sign as the Spartans continue to play quality football. |
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6 |
(6) |
Burlington Central |
| After playing 4A competition much of the year, the Rockets know they're playoff-bound but are still determined to keep improving to gear up for a likely spot in the 5A field. |
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7 |
(7) |
Marmion |
| Cadets likely will make playoffs even at 5-4 but can use Marian as a great litmus test to cap regular season. |
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8 |
(8) |
St. Charles North |
| North Stars can close regular season with three wins in four games if they beat East on Friday. |
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9 |
(9) |
St. Charles East |
| East defense shows the way in messy victory against Elgin. |
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10 |
(10) |
Aurora Central Catholic |
| Playoff-hopeful Chargers handled one passing team with ease in win over Wheaton Academy last week but Aurora Christian will be a huge step up. |
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11 |
(11) |
Wheaton Academy |
| What shaped up as a daunting rebuilding season has been every bit as difficult in reality for 1-7 Warriors. |
