Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 18-4 (2)
Jaimie Marquardt had 14 assists and eight aces against Lake Zurich as the North Suburban Conference leader won seven straight.
2. Vernon Hills 18-2-2 (3)
Alexa Cieslinski had eight kills in the Cougars’ win against Maine East.
3. Lake Zurich 15-7 (1)
Chelsea Williams has been a hitting star, but the Bears are falling off the pace in the NSC.
4. Warren 19-7 (4)
Lauren Schilz had eight kills in a win against Niles North.
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5. Stevenson 18-8 (5)
Mija Jegers had nine aces in a win against Zion-Benton.
6. Mundelein 11-7 (6)
Bella Feijoo had 10 digs in a win against Lakes.
7. Lake Forest 12-10 (10)
The Scouts upended Lake Zurich on Tuesday.
8. Lakes 9-14 (7)
The Eagles lead the Northern Lake County Conference.
9. Grayslake Central 13-8 (9)
Freshman setter Amelia Lacroix helped the Rams win three in a row heading into an NLCC showdown against Lakes.
10. Grayslake North 8-12 (8)
The Knights topped Antioch to remain in second place in the NLCC.
Player of the Week
Junior middle Ruth Ziegler totaled 21 kills, three blocks and four aces in Warren’s three wins.
Darren Day is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.