Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 14-3 (1)
The Wildcats will play Stevenson in Lincolnshire in a showdown for first place on Saturday.
2. Grayslake Central 16-1 (2)
Sam Cooper scored 21 points and Jake Gibson had six blocks in the Rams’ 16th straight win, a victory against Lakes.
3. Stevenson 13-2 (3)
Jack Dabbs, Christian Uremovich and David Sulnius combined for 46 points in a win against Waukegan.
4. Deerfield 11-4 (4)
Winners of six of seven, the Warriors go for a season sweep of Vernon Hills on Friday.
5. Lakes 11-5 (5)
The Eagles’ nine-game winning streak was snapped against Grayslake Central.
6. Lake Forest 8-8 (9)
The Scouts bounced back with nice conference wins against Warren and Lake Zurich.
7. Warren 8-8 (6)
After splitting conference games with Waukegan and Lake Forest, the Blue Devils will test themselves at Wheaton Warrenville South’s tournament.
8. Lake Zurich 9-7 (7)
Anton Strelnikov continues to emerge with 33 points, eight rebounds and four assists in a win against Mundelein.
9. Wauconda 8-7 (8)
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Tyler Tylka had 14 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, three blocks and three steals in a win against North Chicago.
10. Grayslake North 8-9 (NR)
The Knights are 3-0 in 2023 after 11 players scored in a win against Round Lake.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Aidyn Boone scored a career-high 30 points in Libertyville’s only game of the past week, a 68-41 win against Zion-Benton on Tuesday.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.