Sun-Times girls soccer rankings

JOE TROST’S RANKINGS

(Last week’s ranking in parentheses)

1. Lake Forest 7-0-1 (1)

• Joining Pepsi Showdown in 2010

2. Neuqua Valley 9-2 (3)

• Shelbi Johnson finding the net

3. St. Charles North 2-0-2 (4)

• GK Kristen Manski has solid weekend

4. Glenbrook South 6-0-3 (5)

• Jannelle Flaws is on a scoring tear

5. Carmel 9-1 (6)

• Overlooked program needs exposure

6. Loyola 10-0-1 (7)

• Big battle Thursday vs. Maine South

7. Huntley 12-1-1 (8)

• Red Raiders deserve praise, respect

8. Naperville North 7-1-2 (NR)

• Rycke Guiney plays to the whistle

9. Wheaton Warrenville S. 7-0-1 (10)

• Offensive attack needs to come alive

10. Waubonsie Valley 5-2 (2)

• Bostick: ‘‘This isn’t Waubonsie soccer right now — not even close.’’

Others: Hinsdale Central, Plainfield North, Naperville Central, Barrington, Sandburg, Maine South, New Trier, Cary-Grove.