Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 9-2 (3)
Strong interior defense, led by Talya Tillman, Maddy Kopala and Madison Sears, helped hold all three opponents to 33 points or less.
2. Deerfield 10-1 (1)
Kate Trella is showing promise in the frontcourt for a team built around a strong trio of guards.
3. Lake Zurich 8-2 (5)
Baylie Parks connected on all nine of her shots to score 21 points in a win against Zion-Benton.
4. Carmel 8-2 (2)
Michigan State signee Jordan Wood plays a big role as young guards adapt to heavy varsity minutes.
5. Lake Forest 9-2 (4)
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Sarah Constantine is providing solid minutes for the Scouts with her defense, guarding their opponents’ best players.
6. Stevenson 5-5 (6)
Nisha Musunuri, showing tremendous growth since last season, is averaging 9.0 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.0 assists.
7. Vernon Hills 8-3 (7)
Ava Barszcz totaled 37 points in double-digit road wins against Maine West, Highland Park and Warren.
8. Wauconda 6-2 (8)
Grace Parker scored 24 points in a loss against Grayslake North.
9. Mundelein 6-5 (9)
The Mustangs had a season-high three-game win streak snapped Saturday, with Rylan Foster averaging 14.6 points and 6.5 rebounds in those four.
10. Highland Park 5-5 (NR)
Maddie Chabot is averaging 16.6 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.
Player of the Week
Libertyville junior guard Kate Rule averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds. 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 deflections in wins against Warren, Lake Forest and Deerfield.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.