The North Suburban Conference and Northern Lake County Conference will be strong at the top.

TOP 10 TEAMS

1. Lake Forest (10-5-5): The Scouts are aiming for a second straight Northern Suburban Conference title with senior forward George Thomas (10 goals, 6 assists), senior forward Connor Gustafson and sophomore midfielder Lucas Whiteley. Senior forward Emerson Buettner is a key addition.

2. Stevenson (12-5-5): The Patriots bring back a strong nucleus after winning a Class 3A regional title last season. Senior goalkeeper Matthew Rutcosky is a rock in the back, where senior defenders Cole Dirks and Brady Meng are players to watch. They’re joined by senior midfielders Navaan Kistanna and Matthew Roehl, junior midfielder Jacob Goldstein, senior forward Hayato Eto and sophomore forward Ash

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