Lincoln-Way Central takes the top spot back from Marist, while Tinley Park enters the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 24-6 (2): Braeden Fiore and the Knights are the top seed in sub-sectional B of the O’Fallon Sectional as all three teams in Lincoln-Way district hold down top three seeds.
2. Marist 25-5 (1): Max DeHoyos and the RedHawks, who pick up the top seed in a sectional they host, are seeking third straight trip to state.
3. Lockport 24-8 (3): Antonio Fiordirosa and the Porters are searching for their third conference championship in program history.
4. Lincoln-Way East 18-10 (4): If Will Hubatch and the Griffins can beat Stagg and Andrew next week, they could at least tie for the SouthWest Suburban Conference title.
5. Shepard 31-3 (6): Dylan Harkala puts away 17 kills in 22-25, 25-22, 25-17 win over Brother Rice as Astros win Chicago Christian Tournament.
6. Brother Rice 24-9 (5): A 22-25, 25-18, 25-17 win at Loyola should give the Crusaders and Isaac Soto a shot of confidence as they look ahead to Monday’s big battle with Marist.
7. Argo 20-9 (8): After beating Homewood-Flossmoor 25-20, 25-23, Konrad Tylka and the Argonauts have won eight straight matches.
8. Lincoln-Way West 19-14 (9): A wild 29-27, 22-25, 32-30 win Tuesday over Sandburg snaps a four-match losing streak for Colin Baikie and the Warriors.
9. Andrew 20-10 (7): Christien Scott-Nwosu and the Thunderbolts hope 19-25, 25-14, 25-22 loss to Stagg is just a blip on the radar.
10. Tinley Park 12-8 (NR): South Suburban Red champion Titans keep the faith that injured senior hitter Max Funk can return for the playoffs.
Player of the Week
Junior outside hitter Oliver Bilik notches 57 kills and 32 digs in five matches to help Shepard win the Chicago Christian Tournament.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
