Rick Armstrong’s high school football rankings and quarterfinal players of the week for Aurora-Elgin area

Batavia maintains top spot in rankings, while red-hot Oswego continues its postseason surge.

Top 10

With records through Saturday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Batavia 10-2 (1)

Michael Vander Luitgaren passes for 139 yards, runs for 57 as Bulldogs top Glenbard North 42-27.

2. Oswego 10-2 (4)

Conor Tully helps defense force five turnovers in Panthers’ 24-21 comeback against Maine South.

3. St. Charles North 10-2 (3)

Keaton Reinke catches nine passes for 141 yards in North Stars’ 42-18 loss to Brother Rice.

4. Burlington Central 10-2 (2)

Gavin Bergemann grabs five passes for 92 yards from Landon Arnold in 49-21 loss to Fenwick.

5. Kaneland 8-3 (5)

Did not play. Season ended.

6. Yorkville 7-3 (6)

Did not play. Season ended.

7. Aurora Christian 8-3 (7)

Did not play. Season ended.

8. Oswego East 6-4 (8)

Did not play. Season ended.

9. South Elgin 7-3 (9)

Did not play. Season ended.

10. West Aurora 7-3 (10)

Did not play. Season ended.

Offensive Player of the Week

Mariano Velasco, a senior receiver/defensive back, catches two touchdown passes and returns an interception 42 yards for a TD as Oswego rallies from 14-0 deficit for 24-21 win over Maine South in a Class 8A quarterfinal. Velasco’s TDs covered 40 and 20 yards, respectively.

Defensive Player of the Week

Senior safety Andrew Culotta accounts for three turnovers for Batavia in a 42-27 win over Glenbard North in a Class 7A quarterfinal. He returns an interception 67 yards for a TD, plus recovers a fumbled punt and an onside kick. He also tallies six tackles and a pass breakup.

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