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

Kaneland maintains the top spot, while Burlington Central and Batavia both enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Kaneland 20-0 (1)

Connor Kimme, who commits to NCAA Division III Concordia Wisconsin, keeps Knights rolling.

2. Geneva 17-3 (2)

Nathan Palmer converts big 3-pointer in lifting the Vikings to a 45-43 win over West Aurora.

3. Oswego 14-8 (3)

Sophomore guard Ethan Vahl tops 1,000 points for his career in 83-60 loss to Bolingbrook.

4. Aurora Christian 15-3 (6) 

Coach Dan Beebe pushes career win total past 200 as Eagles battle in tight league title race.

5. Oswego East 14-7 (4)

Wolves look to bounce back after lopsided losses to Evanston and New Trier.

6. Burlington Central 12-7 (NR)

Patrick Magan and Rockets top Wheaton Warrenville South 62-56 in OT for sixth straight win.

7. Batavia 13-8 (NR)

Brett Berggren scores 15 points in leading the Bulldogs to 55-37 win over Hinsdale Central.

8. Waubonsie Valley 13-8 (5)

Evan Malushi provides spark in 57-50 win over Oak Park-River Forest at MLK Showcase.

9. Metea Valley 12-10 (7)

Collin Booker scores 19 points as Mustangs avenge earlier loss to Waubonsie Valley 54-43.

10. Yorkville Christian 13-7 (10)

Jayden Riley scores 26 points for Mustangs, but tough Metamora prevails 81-69.

Player of the Week

Patrick Magan continued his hot streak for Burlington Central, scoring a game-high 24 points in a 62-56 overtime win over Wheaton Warrenville South at the Batavia Night of Hoops. The 6-foot-6 junior forward is averaging a team-high 15.1 points.

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