Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 26-5 (1)
Aidyn Boone‘s 20 points fueled the Wildcats’ 58-29 win against Zion-Benton, setting up a regional final at rival Warren.
2. Grayslake Central 26-5 (2)
Sam Cooper’s 18 points paced the Rams in a 57-37 win against Northside, setting up a regional final, yes, at rival Lakes.
3. Stevenson 21-7 (3)
Jack Dabbs had 12 points and seven rebounds as the Patriots won 43-8 against Highland Park to advance to a regional final against Hersey.
4. Deerfield 22-6 (4)
The Warriors employed a “survive and advance” mantra in a 46-32 win against Amundsen and will play St. Viator in a regional final.
5. Lakes 21-7 (5)
Cooper LoPriore’s instant offense — 13 points in one quarter against Vernon Hills — helps the Eagles earn a rubber match against Grayslake Central.
6. Lake Forest 21-10 (6)
The Scouts, who jumped ahead 31-4 in the first quarter of a 72-37 win against Senn, will play Notre Dame in a regional final.
7. Warren 18-14 (7)
Adam Panek scored 27 points in the Blue Devils’ 75-58 win against Mundelein. They handed Libertyville its lone conference loss.
8. Wauconda 15-12 (NR)
Winners of four of their past five games, the Bulldogs opened regional play Thursday against Wheaton St. Francis.
9. Carmel 12-20 (NR)
James Dwyer’s 19 points were instrumental in the Corsairs’ 43-39 upset of Fenton. They’ll play conference rival St. Patrick in a regional final.
10. Antioch 17-14 (8)
The Sequoits’ strong second half of the season — 12 wins in 16 games — ends with a 48-35 loss to Notre Dame.
Player of the Week
Senior center Brock Marino had 21 points and 13 rebounds in Lakes’ 56-52 win against Vernon Hills in a Class 3A regional semifinal on Wednesday.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
