Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 4-1 (NR)
The Blue Devils had different leading scorers, including Alex Daniels, in four of their first five games. None of them are seniors.
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2. Stevenson 3-1 (3)
Balance is an early strength for the Patriots, with four players averaging at least eight points.
3. Lake Forest 2-2 (1)
Combined losses by seven points to highly regarded St. Ignatius and Loyola don’t cloud the Scouts’ high upside.
4. Libertyville 3-2 (2)
The Wildcats beat Antioch and St. Viator in the latter’s Thanksgiving Classic.
5. Grayslake Central 3-1 (4)
Behind Dennis Estepp, the Rams’ average margin of victory in their wins is 32 points.
6. Lake Zurich 3-1 (NR)
Nick Popovic is averaging 14.0 points and 6.0 assists for the Bears.
7. Carmel 3-2 (5)
The Corsairs’ rugged ESCC slate is underway and begins with a hard-fought loss to Marian Catholic.
8. Deerfield 3-2 (9)
Charlie Robin and Miles Cohan were named to the all-tournament team at Mundelein.
9. Lakes 2-3 (7)
Cooper LoPriore has been a spark off the bench and had nine points in a comeback win against Vernon Hills.
10. Vernon Hills 3-2 (6)
Achieving scoring balance behind Milan Raval is a key for the Cougars.
Player of the Week
Senior guard Dominic Jankowski averaged 25.6 points in Grayslake North’s first five games, including a school-record 46 in an 87-58 win against Streamwood on Nov. 23.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.