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Oswego’s Ethan Vahl (3) advances the ball up the floor against Waubonsie Valley's Ishmaiah Elliott (23) during a nonconference game in Oswego on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Sean King / The Beacon News)
Oswego’s Ethan Vahl (3) advances the ball up the floor against Waubonsie Valley's Ishmaiah Elliott (23) during a nonconference game in Oswego on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. (Sean King / The Beacon News)
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Kaneland takes over the top spot, while Metea Valley and West Aurora enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Kaneland 16-0 (2)

Evan Frieders scores 13 points as Knights pass toughest league test in 65-56 win at Sycamore.

2. Geneva 13-3 (3)

David Udoiwod tallies 32 points in first career start to lead Vikings past Wheaton North 63-57.

3. Oswego 10-7 (5)

Cole Jansons picks up 12 points and 10 rebounds in 59-52 overtime win over Oswego East.

4. Oswego East 12-5 (1)

Back-to-back weekend losses to Oswego and Metea Valley, a 52-50 setback, stun Wolves.

5. Waubonsie Valley 10-6 (6)

Kyler Payne scores 23 points for Warriors in a 72-65 nonconference win over Joliet Catholic.

6. Aurora Christian 12-2 (4)

Preston Morel puts up 33-point career night vs. El Paso-Gridley ahead of Eagles’ long break.

7. Metea Valley 9-7 (NR)

Emerging 3-point threat Manny Miller and the Mustangs knock off Oswego East 52-50.

8. West Aurora 10-8 (NR)

Jaden Matthews-Thomas and Blackhawks turn corner with East Aurora, Glenbard West wins?

9. Jacobs 10-6 (10)

Samson Averehi delivers 18 points and nine rebounds in Golden Eagles’ 48-41 win over Huntley.

10. Yorkville Christian 10-6 (8)

Catholic League White leader Leo holds off Mustangs 60-57 on buzzer-beating 3-pointer.

Player of the Week

Sophomore guard Ethan Vahl sparks Oswego with 29 points and six steals as the host Panthers rally for a 59-52 Southwest Prairie Conference win in overtime against Oswego East that snapped a 16-game losing streak to their crosstown rivals. He also tallies 25 points and seven rebounds in a 58-44 victory over Plainfield South.