Wauconda and Deerfield move up, Grant returns, and Round Lake’s Jaquan Jamerson is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 17-2 (1)
Jaxson Davis scores 28 points in the North Suburban Conference leader’s loss to Benet in a rematch of the 2025 Class 4A state championship game.
2. Waukegan 16-5 (2)
With 44 points between them, Carter Newsome and Jaali Love score two-thirds of the Bulldogs’ points in an NSC win over Lake Zurich.
3. Wauconda 16-5 (4)
Austin Carlsen contributes 22 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals and two blocks in the Northern Lake County Conference leader’s win over North Chicago.
4. Stevenson 15-6 (3)
Donny Williams continues his seasonlong scoring surge with 22 points in the Patriots’ loss to Prospect.
5. Deerfield 14-8 (7)
Tommy Donahue’s presence is felt in the Warriors’ win over Grayslake Central as he logs his first extended minutes since suffering an injury on Jan. 6.
6. Grayslake Central 15-7 (5)
Carson Woods has been consistent all season for the Rams, averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
7. Lakes 11-8 (6)
Aidan Hopkins, the only senior starter for the Eagles, consistently leads their effort on the glass and often guards the opponent’s top scorer.
8. Libertyville 10-7 (8)
Bryce Wegrzyn posts 23 points and nine rebounds in the Wildcats’ win over Rolling Meadows.
9. Vernon Hills 15-7 (9)
Graham Lis hits five 3-pointers to score a team-high 15 points in the Cougars’ Central Suburban North win over Highland Park.
10. Grant 8-10 (NR)
Damarrion Smith and Darnell “DJ” Stitts pace the Bulldogs in back-to-back conference wins over Round Lake and Grayslake North.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Round Lake junior guard Jaquan Jamerson averages 23.0 points on 56% shooting, 5.0 rebounds and 4.0 assists in three games, with a high of 29 points in a Northern Lake County Conference win over Antioch.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.
