Lockport makes only move up in rankings topped by Bloom, Mother McAuley and Providence.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Bloom 23-2 (1): Kazaria Smith and the Blazing Trojans face Rich Township for the fourth time this season in the opening round of the playoffs.
2. Mother McAuley 22-6 (2): Delia Sullivan and the well-rested Mighty Macs are facing a 10-day break heading into the regional.
3. Providence 28-4 (3): Layken Callahan and the Celtics are hoping to make their first appearance at state in program history.
4. T.F. South 28-2 (4): Asia Haynes and Red Wolves win the South Suburban Blue title thanks in part to overtime win over rival T.F. North.
5. Marist 23-8 (5): Olivia Cosme and the RedHawks end the regular season on a high note with a 48-46 win Friday over St. Ignatius.
6. Homewood-Flossmoor 21-9 (6): Will tough national schedule pay off in the postseason for Laila Williams and the Vikings?
7. Evergreen Park 25-6 (7): Tatum Harris, Grace Kole and Ella Throndson earn all-conference honors for South Suburban Red champion Mustangs.
8. Lockport 20-9 (9): Addison Way and the Porters head into postseason coming off a big 50-42 win over York.
9. T.F. North 20-8 (8): Lauryn Jackson and the Meteors are seeking a revenge matchup Thursday against Evergreen Park.
10. St. Laurence 20-11 (10): Sara Burzycki and the Vikings look forward to their first foray into the Class 4A playoffs.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Gigi Dillon scores 25 points and pulls down 21 rebounds for T.F. South in a 73-65 overtime win over T.F. North to help win the South Suburban Blue championship.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
