Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lake Zurich 10-4 (1)
Madelyn Elsen and Chelsea Williams shine on defense as the Bears keep winning.
2. Libertyville 14-4 (4)
Led by defensive standouts Macy Schaffnit and Hannah Fleming, the Wildcats went 3-0.
3. Vernon Hills 11-2-2 (3)
The Cougars start 3-0 in the Central Suburban League.
4. Warren 16-6 (5)
The Blue Devils have won eight straight matches.
5. Stevenson 15-7 (2)
Solid blocking by Cayla Weisner isn’t enough for the Patriots, who start 0-2 in the North Suburban.
6. Mundelein 9-4 (6)
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Led by Josilyn Wadas, the Mustangs are tied for first in the North Suburban.
7. Grayslake North 7-11 (7)
The Knight sit atop the Northern Lake County Conference after a win against Wauconda.
8. Grayslake Central 10-7 (8)
The Rams outlasted Grant in three games behind Ella Tews.
9. Deerfield 8-9 (NR)
Makayla Weissenberg was strong at the net in a loss to Vernon Hills.
10. Lake Forest 6-7 (NR)
Courtney Hvostik’s play at the net boosts the Scouts.
Player of the Week
Junior middle hitter Ruth Ziegler, an Illinois State commit, totaled 24 kills on Saturday as Warren defeated Fremd, Lake Park and Glenbard West to win the Glenbard West Invitational.
Darren Day is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.