Chicagoland Soccer Top 25
By Patrick Z. McGavin
Defending Class 3A champion Hinsdale Central leapfrogs to the top of the poll over Morton following its shootout victory against the Mustangs in the Red Devil Cup final.
Previously top-ranked Wheaton Academy drops to third after a tie against CVCA (Ohio) in a game at Grace College in Indiana.
New entrants Glenbrook North, Wheeling, Bremen, Waukegan, Glenbard North and St. Francis join the poll after tournament victories. Bartlett debuts after an impressive runnerup finish in the Best of the West.
Through games of Monday, September 7
By Patrick Z. McGavin
Defending Class 3A champion Hinsdale Central leapfrogs to the top of the poll over Morton following its shootout victory against the Mustangs in the Red Devil Cup final.
Previously top-ranked Wheaton Academy drops to third after a tie against CVCA (Ohio) in a game at Grace College in Indiana.
New entrants Glenbrook North, Wheeling, Bremen, Waukegan, Glenbard North and St. Francis join the poll after tournament victories. Bartlett debuts after an impressive runnerup finish in the Best of the West.
Through games of Monday, September 7
Rk | LW | Team | W | L | T | Comment |
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1 | 3 | Hinsdale Central | 6 | 0 | 0 | Beats Morton in instant classic for own title |
2 | 2 | Morton | 7 | 1 | 0 | Mustangs full of fight, tied HC in final minute |
3 | 1 | Wheaton A. | 4 | 0 | 1 | Winning streak ends at 13 |
4 | 14 | DG North | 6 | 0 | 0 | Trojans storm through Lemont Cup |
5 | NR | Glenbrook North | 5 | 1 | 1 | Spartans are class of New Trier tournament |
6 | NR | Wheeling | 5 | 0 | 1 | Wildcats capture Titan Cup |
7 | 5 | Streamwood | 4 | 2 | 0 | Sabres proving last year no fluke |
8 | 17 | Naperville North | 5 | 2 | 0 | Huskies best in Best of the West field |
9 | 7 | Schaumburg | 5 | 1 | 0 | Jessie Lopez is electrifying player |
10 | 21 | Warren | 4 | 1 | 1 | Devils show great strides at Barrington |
11 | 11 | Barrington | 4 | 1 | 1 | Broncos performed well at own tournament |
12 | 12 | Plainfield North | 6 | 1 | 0 | Tigers "D" needs to match explosive offense |
13 | 6 | Lyons | 3 | 2 | 1 | Lions remain formidable and dangerous |
14 | 4 | St. Joseph | 4 | 2 | 0 | Chargers looking for more consistent play |
15 | NR | Bremen | 5 | 0 | 0 | Avalos, Lopez key Ram Windy City Classic title |
16 | 15 | Kelly | 6 | 0 | 0 | Trojans are early-season pride of city |
17 | NR | Bartlett | 3 | 2 | 0 | Hawks, rookie coach DiNuzzo turning heads |
18 | 20 | Naperville Central | 4 | 2 | 0 | Redhawks finding their game |
19 | NR | Waukegan | 4 | 0 | 1 | Bulldogs oust Deerfield for Lake Forest crown |
20 | NR | Glenbard North | 4 | 0 | 0 | Panthers knock off hosts to win AT tourney |
21 | 16 | Addison Trail | 4 | 1 | 0 | Blazers had an off day in own tourney final |
22 | 13 | Deerfield | 4 | 1 | 0 | Warriors fall at home to Waukegan |
23 | 22 | Leyden | 3 | 1 | 1 | Eagles play a fun, engaging style |
24 | NR | St. Francis | 2 | 0 | 2 | Class 2A Spartans best at Lake Park |
25 | 10 | Evanston | 5 | 0 | 1 | Wildkits looking to break out |
Keep an eye on: Lake Park, Fremd, Neuqua Valley, Downers Grove South, Bolingbrook, Cristo Rey, New Trier, Lane, Oak Park and River Forest, Nazareth, Timothy Christian, Stagg, Thornton [Coop], Joliet Central, Willowbrook.