With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lake Zurich 8-1 (4)
Lauren Bailey is doing it all for the Bears and increased her season totals to 14 goals and 10 assists.
2. Deerfield 7-2-1 (2)
Emily Fox moved into third place in program history with 53 career goals.
3. Mundelein 8-3 (7)
The Mustangs’ six-game winning streak was snapped in a hard-fought 3-2 loss to Jacobs on Saturday.
4. Stevenson 5-4 (5)
Anabelle Egeland, a freshman defender, showed big-time ability in the Patriots’ loss to Evanston on Thursday.
5. Carmel 5-3-1 (1)
Madison Konen makes a case for more attention with her consistent play and energy for the Corsairs.
6. Warren 4-2-2 (6)
Maya Martinek has been outstanding distributing the ball for the Blue Devils.
7. Libertyville 3-2-1 (3)
Jenna Krakowski is coming up big for the Wildcats this season.
8. Lake Forest 3-2-2 (8)
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A difficult stretch of games against Loyola, Lyons, Glenbrook South and Lane Tech showed the Scouts’ potential.
9. Grayslake North 4-2 (9)
Ashley Hernandez is playing with confidence and showing a knack for scoring goals for the Knights.
10. Waukegan 3-4-3 (NR)
Freshman Jocelyn Lopez offers hope for the Bulldogs with her ability to score.
Carmel senior goalkeeper Abby Tekampe made nine saves in a 1-0 loss to Hinsdale Central on Saturday.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.