Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 13-3 (2)
Will Buchert averaged 15.5 points and 10.0 rebounds and was the MVP at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic, where the Wildcats won their 10th straight.
2. Grayslake Central 14-1 (3)
The Rams extended their winning streak into the new year, making it 14 in a row with a victory against Marian Central Catholic.
3. Stevenson 11-2 (1)
The Patriots overcame an eight-point deficit in the final three minutes to beat Homewood-Flossmoor in the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic’s fifth-place game.
4. Deerfield 10-4 (4)
After an impressive varsity debut at quarterback, Quinn Schimanski is making a positive impact on both ends on the court.
5. Lakes 10-4 (5)
Idle over the holidays, the Eagles resumed their schedule Tuesday with an overtime win at Carmel.
6. Warren 7-7 (6)
The Blue Devils lost two of three in the loaded Pontiac Holiday Tournament.
7. Lake Zurich 8-6 (8)
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Anton Strelnikov has been assuming more of the scoring load lately for the Bears.
8. Wauconda 7-6 (10)
As good as Braeden Carlsen has been, Tyler Tylka may be the Bulldogs’ most consistent player.
9. Lake Forest 6-7 (7)
Noah Portalatin enters the new year shooting 48% from 3-point range.
10. Waukegan 8-7 (NR)
Simereon Carter continues to play beyond his years, making the all-tournament team at Elgin.
Player of the Week
Senior center Jake Gibson averaged 15.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks as Grayslake Central won the title at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.