Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Joliet Catholic 11-5 (1)
With win over Marmion, Hilltoppers stake claim as state’s top team regardless of class.
2. Marist 16-3 (2)
RedHawks take on Mount Carmel on Friday, Joliet Catholic on Saturday.
3. Mount Carmel 7-2 (3)
Damian Resendez is poised for a big postseason for Caravan.
4. Lockport 15-8 (5)
Without Brayden Thompson, Porters beat Lincoln-Way East to take back conference title.
5. Lincoln-Way East 17-1 (4)
Griffins suffer first dual loss in two years, falling to Lockport.
6. Lincoln-Way West 14-2 (6)
Karter Guzman leads strong third-place finish at Illini Classic.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 15-3 (7)
Nathan Knowlton impresses again at Illini Classic.
8. Sandburg 8-5 (8)
Madden Parker is a sophomore to watch for Eagles.
9. Oak Forest 16-7 (10)
Adam Richter’s pin lifts Bengals over Lemont for South Suburban Blue supremacy.
10. Lemont 18-9 (9)
Alex Pasquale will be a factor in Class 2A at heavyweight.
Wrestler of the Week
Rich Township senior Nasir Bailey won the 138-pound championship at the Geneseo Invitational, taking all four of his matches by technical fall.
Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
