Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 28-5 (2)
Still the only team this season to beat defending state champion Glenbard West.
2. Brother Rice 25-6 (3)
Brendan McCarthy and teammates notch program’s 700th win at Richards Tournament.
3. Marist 31-3 (1)
Christian Teresi and Co. to must regroup after losses to Glenbard West, Brother Rice.
4. Joliet Catholic 26-7 (4)
Luke Pekol pounds 11 kills vs. Glenbard South to win Willowbrook Tournament.
5. Lincoln-Way West 24-9 (5)
Wins over H-F, Stagg would give Warriors perfect 8-0 record in conference.
6. Marian Catholic 25-7 (6)
Spartans were impressive with a second-place finish at Evanston Tournament.
7. Lockport 23-8 (7)
Josh Bluhm’s 14 kills were big in a quality victory over Hinsdale Central.
8. Reavis 21-8 (8)
Wins against Tinley Park and Bremen would give Rams a 10-0 mark in the conference.
9. St. Rita 17-13 (9)
Mustangs get ready for postseason with Friday triangular against Lyons and Lockport.
10. Homewood-Flossmoor 20-12 (NR)
Vikings go 3-1 since loss to Stagg, now aim for a top-four finish in conference.
Player of the Week
Senior setter Luke Dwyer totaled 84 assists for Brother Rice en route to making the all-tournament team at Richards. The Aurora University recruit added 33 in Monday’s 27-25, 16-25, 25-20 win over Marist.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
