Aurora-Elgin men’s basketball rankings and player of the week

Oswego East, Metea Valley, West Aurora and Aurora Christian step up and Bartlett is ranked. Oswego East’s Noah Mason was named player of the week.

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Records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Waubonsie Valley 25-2 (1)

Tyreek ColemanThe Warriors open the postseason in familiar territory in division rival Metea Valley.

2. Oswego East 20-10 (3)

Will there be a sideline coach with home field advantage? Ryan VelasquezDo Wolves need to move on for Benet?

3. Metea Valley 19-10 (4)

Yorkville’s win over West Aurora makes Plainfield North a tough playoff opener for the Mustangs.

4. Yorkville 18-11 (2)

Illinois staff Jason Jakstys and the Foxes eye program’s first regional championship since the 2004-05 season.

5. Kaneland 23-5 (5)

The second-seeded Knights face familiar foes from the Plano tournament at the sectional in Marmion.

6. West Aurora 20-10 (8)

The Reunited Blackhawks are 6-6 in their last 12 games but could be ready to bounce back from their playoff loss.

7. Batavia 19-8 (6)

Being at home should help Nate Nazos and the Bulldogs captured their first regional title since 2005-06.

8. Burlington Central 21-10 (7)

Big man jake johnson And Myles Lowe We hope to lead the Rockets to their third consecutive regional championship.

9. Aurora Christian 20-8 (10)

Cameron Morel His 181 3-pointers at home during sectional action could be added to the program record.

10. Bartlett 19-11 (NR)

Impressive senior guard Nathan Scearce The Hawks are closing in on the coveted 20-win mark.

Player of the Week

benedictine intake Noah MasonThe 1.80-tall senior guard played for Oswego East with 12 points, 9 rebounds, two blocks, two steals and two deflections in the match where they beat Oswego 61-31. The Wolves captured their sixth consecutive Southwest Prairie West title.