Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Deerfield 8-0 (1)
Lexi Kerstein was co-MVP in a big win against Homewood-Flossmoor at the Chicago Invitational Showcase.
2. Carmel 7-1 (3)
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averaged 16.0 points, 6.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in two victories and hit the winning shot at the buzzer against Neuqua Valley.3. Libertyville 6-2 (7)
Emily Fisher averaged 12.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 2.5 steals in three wins, including a blowout against Stevenson.
4. Lake Forest 8-1 (5)
Rachel Kaus averaged 18.3 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.0 steals in a loss to Carmel and two wins.
5. Lake Zurich 5-2 (4)
Anna Gilbertson had 17 points and eight rebounds as the Bears handed Huntley its first loss.
6. Stevenson 4-3 (2)
The Patriots lost to Libertyville and Fremd on back-to-back days.
7. Vernon Hills 5-3 (6)
Elyse Davis’ high motor and Keira Thomas’ defense have sparked the Cougars.
8. Wauconda 5-1 (8)
Helen Macey had 17 points and 19 rebounds in a win against Woodstock North.
9. Mundelein 4-4 (9)
The Mustangs earned a quality win against Lakes after losing to Lake Forest.
10. Waukegan 4-2 (10)
Ashley Derrick is showing what she can do after making a last-minute decision to not focus solely on track.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Grace Koepke, an American University commit, averaged 16.0 points and 10.6 rebounds in three games for Vernon Hills, putting up 19 points and 14 rebounds in a 62-54 loss to St. Viator.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.