January 17, 2025
Rick Armstrong’s Aurora-Elgin space boys basketball rankings and participant of the week

Yorkville and West Aurora transfer up behind Waubonsie Valley on the high, whereas South Elgin strikes into rankings. Tyreek Coleman is the participant of the week.

With information by way of Monday and former rankings in parentheses.

1. Waubonsie Valley 22-0 (1)

Moses Wilson makes clutch 3-pointer, delivers key steals to carry Warriors previous Metea Valley.

2. Yorkville 14-8 (6)

Illinois recruit Jason Jakstys tops 1,000 factors for profession as Foxes win streak hits 5.

3. West Aurora 15-8 (4)

Jordan Brooks scores 26 factors as short-handed Blackhawks beat New Trier (21-5).

4. Oswego East 16-9 (2)

Wolves rally from 16-point deficit to tie Lyons 3 times. Lose 55-54 at Kivisto Hoopfest.

5. Metea Valley 16-8 (3)

Will Ashford scores 17 factors as Mustangs drop 48-45 nail-biter to Waubonsie Valley.

6. Batavia 15-7 (5)

CJ Valente, Bulldogs high convention rival St. Charles North however lose to Quincy (21-2).

7. Kaneland 17-4 (7)

Troyer Carlson, Freddy Hassan lead 5 in double figures in opposition to North Chicago.

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8. Burlington Central 16-8 (9)

Myles Lowe scores 16 factors for Rockets in 47-46 time beyond regulation win in opposition to Freeport.

9. Aurora Christian 15-5 (8)

Losses to Christ the King and Hope drop Eagles to 3rd place in convention race.

10. South Elgin 12-11 (NR)

Senior ahead Derek Clark paces Storm protection with 40 steals, 45 deflections.

Tyreek Coleman had sport highs of 21 factors and 7 rebounds Friday evening as Waubonsie Valley edged district rival Metea Valley 48-45. The 6-foot-2 junior guard added 26 factors and 4 rebounds Saturday in a 65-35 rout of Plainfield East. Coleman averages a team-best 13.8 factors and ranks second with 4.1 rebounds.