With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lake Zurich 13-3-2 (1)
Sydney Arendarczyk delivered in prime time with the only goal in a win against Mundelein on Thursday.
2. Libertyville 10-2-2 (5)
Molly Koch and the Wildcats, unbeaten in eight games, are suddenly in first place in the North Suburban Conference.
3. Stevenson 11-4-1 (4)
Madi Kennedy scored a goal and added an assist in a win against Waukegan on the Patriots’ senior night on Thursday.
4. Deerfield 12-4-2 (3)
Goalkeeper Lauren Gottlieb made 14 saves in a loss to Glenbrook North on Thursday.
5. Carmel 10-5-1 (6)
Emily Fix scored her 22nd goal in a win against Marist on Thursday.
6. Warren 8-4-3 (7)
Reese Mertens is an unsung player in the Blue Devils’ late-season surge, ranking first on the team with six assists.
7. Mundelein 14-7-1 (2)
Goalkeeper Abigail Rounds adds to her memorable season by committing to play at Winona State.
8. Grayslake North 10-4-2 (9)
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Victoria Rodell scored two goals and had an assist in a win against North Chicago on Thursday.
9. Lake Forest 5-6-3 (8)
Strong play in the back could lead to a solid postseason run in Class 2A for the Scouts.
10. Lakes 9-6-1 (NR)
The Eagles have surged into first place in the Northern Lake County Conference.
Sophomore forward Addison Stanciak totaled five goals and two assists in Warren’s North Suburban Conference wins against Waukegan and Lake Forest.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
