Waukegan returns to the rankings as Warren tightens its grip on No. 1.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 9-1 (1)
The Blue Devils separate themselves, winning their first three North Suburban Conference games by an average of 31 points.
2. Lake Forest 6-3 (3)
Bolurin Taiwo, a clutch performer in the postseason, has been playing well for the Scouts.
3. Wauconda 4-1 (4)
Cayden Mudd scores 14 points with two 3-pointers in a road win against Northern Lake County Conference rival Grayslake North.
4. Stevenson 4-3 (2)
Aidan Bardic continues his strong play, averaging 18 points in the Patriots’ OT win against Lake Zurich and their loss to Warren.
5. Lake Zurich 5-3 (5)
Nick Popovic likewise averages 18 points over two games, scoring 21 on 5-of-6 shooting from 3-point range in the Bears’ NSC win against Zion-Benton.
6. Grayslake Central 5-3 (6)
Xavi Granville shows his ability to score inside and outside for the Rams, whose NLCC loss to Antioch in overtime snaps their five-game winning streak.
7. Grant 5-5 (8)
The Bulldogs get back on the winning track, shooting 58% from the floor in an NLCC victory against Grayslake North.
8. Deerfield 3-4 (10)
Quinn Schimanski controls both ends to close out the fourth quarter of a win against Vernon Hills.
9. Highland Park 4-4 (NR)
The Giants are one win away from matching their total from last season.
10. Waukegan 3-4 (NR)
Nehemiah Dunn is becoming the glue guy for the Bulldogs.
Player of the week
Junior guard Simon Moschin scored a combined 41 points in Highland Park’s back-to-back wins over the weekend, putting up 23 against Vernon Hills and 18 against Lake View.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
