Stephenson moves up to No. 2 ahead of a North Suburban Conference showdown with No. 1 Libertyville.
top 10
Records through Sunday and previous rankings are shown in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 10-3-1 (1)
Defender Erin Kelly had two assists in three wins as the North Suburban Conference-leading team outscored its opponents 22-0.
2. Stevenson 11-3-2 (5)
Maryland rookie Ellie Egeland is capable of scoring from anywhere in the final third for the Patriots, who have won five straight and will play against Libertyville on Tuesday.
3. Lake Zurich 12-2-3 (3)
Defender Kate O'Neill's ability to attack from the side will spark the Bears.
4. Deerfield 14-5-2 (2)
St. Louis rookie Emily Fox continues to rack up goals for the Warriors, scoring five goals in her past three games.
5. Warren 10-6-1 (4)
Sophie Driner and Alex Bullock have been playing at a high level for the Blue Devils late in the regular season.
6. Lakes 11-4-1 (6)
Goaltender Caitlin Pullon recorded her ninth shutout for the Eagles, who won their second straight Northern Lake County Conference title.
7. Wauconda 6-6-1 (7)
Emma Wisniewski has started games at all three levels for the Bulldogs this season.
8. Mundelein 6-6-4 (8)
Defender Airani Giles played well in the North Suburban Conference games against Libertyville and Lake Zurich.
9. Round Lake 11-6-1 (9)
Alejandra Coro had a hat trick against Grant and a goal against Antioch to win the NLCC and extend her season total to eight games.
10. Highland Park 10-8-1 (NR)
Emma Risco-Juarez had three goals and an assist on another goal in the Giants' win over Central Suburban North against Maine East.
player of the week
Junior midfielder Daria Rodriguez had three goals and three assists in Grayslake Central's NLCC games against North Chicago and Wauconda.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.