Mother McAuley regains the top spot in the rankings. Providence and Sandburg are new entries. Oak Lawn’s Hailey Wierzgac is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mother McAuley 22-4 (2)
Mary Claire Deacy comes up with seven blocks and three kills in revenge win over Marist.
2. Marist 23-2 (1)
Briana Hill is racking up the digs for the RedHawks, including 10 in win over Benet.
3. Lemont 21-6 (6)
Oct. 5 match vs. Evergreen Park dedicated to memory of longtime videographer Bob Klukas.
4. Lincoln-Way West 19-6 (3)
Ashley Dace, a senior, is dominant in the middle for the Warriors.
5. St. Laurence 18-11 (5)
Kayla Birmingham sets program record with 19 kills against Wheaton St. Francis.
6. De La Salle 21-3 (7)
Meteors beat Lincoln-Way Central en route to second-place finish at own tournament.
7. Providence 18-7 (NR)
Payton Mandac named all-tournament as Providence beats Knights at De La Salle.
8. Lincoln-Way East 13-8 (10)
Tamia Maddox puts down 16 kills in upset win over Lincoln-Way West.
9. Sandburg 16-11 (NR)
Junior outside hitter Kate Walsh finds offensive groove as Eagles aim for conference title.
10. Lockport 18-6 (4)
One day up, one day down. Porters personify topsy-turvy SouthWest Suburban Conference.
Player of the Week
Junior middle hitter Hailey Wierzgac had 44 kills and 15 blocks as Oak Lawn went 7-0, including a sweep in taking the IMSA Schwartzwalder Classic title.
