Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Stevenson 5-1 (2)
Brandon Sorokin’s 19 points on 4-of-5 3-point shooting led a win against Lake Zurich in the conference opener.
2. Grayslake Central 4-1 (5)
Sam Cooper had 20 points and Jake Gibson had 13 points, nine rebounds and six blocks in a win against Vernon Hills.
3. Warren 5-2 (1)
Alex Daniels made a splash with 26 points and seven rebounds in a loss to New Trier.
4. Libertyville 4-3 (4)
All five starters scored in double figures in a win against Warren.
5. Lake Forest 3-2 (3)
Tommie Aberle had 28 points and eight rebounds in a double-overtime win against Waukegan.
6. Deerfield 5-2 (8)
Zach Friedman had 11 points and Josh Barsky hit three 3-pointers in a win against Grayslake North.
7. Lake Zurich 4-2 (6)
Opponents haven’t reached 50 points in any of the Bears’ four wins.
8. Lakes 4-4 (9)
The Eagles have won four of five since their 0-3 start.
9. Waukegan 3-4 (NR)
Lawrence Harris has emerged as a key piece for the Bulldogs.
10. Vernon Hills 3-4 (10)
The Cougars will try to snap a three-game losing streak when they play Highland Park on Friday.
Player of the Week
Waukegan freshman wing Simereon Carter averaged 20.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.0 steals in three straight wins.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
