High School Sports

Patrick Z. McGavin’s boys soccer rankings

By Patrick Z. McGavin

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Patrick Z. McGavin’s boys soccer rankings

With last week’s ranking and record through Monday

1. Hinsdale Central (1) 14-0-2

2. Lane (4) 17-1-2

3. St. Charles East (2) 15-0-4

4. Morton (3) 16-2

5. Wheeling (5) 14-1-2

6. Benet (6) 13-2-1

7. Lyons (10) 10-2-3

8. Barrington (8) 14-2-4

9. Wheaton Academy (9) 14-3-1

10. Dundee-Crown (13) 16-0-1

Others: Lake Park, Naperville Central, Huntley, St. Viator, Marist, Evanston, Burlington Central, Sandburg, Batavia, Streamwood.

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