Homewood-Flossmoor and Mount Carmel continue to measure up atop the rankings. Thornton’s Morez Johnson, an Illinois recruit, is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Homewood-Flossmoor 14-1 (1)
DePaul Prep allows less than 30 points a game. Carson Brownfield
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, Vikings ring up 57.2. Mount Carmel 17-2 (2)
People knew Caravan were talented, but a 50-36 win over Benet? That’s legit.
3. Thornton 13-2 (3)
Illinoi-bound Morez Johnson is averaging 2.9 assists and 2.1 steals for Wildcats.
4. Marist 15-3 (4)
Centralia, which beat TJ Tate and RedHawks after Christmas, entered week 17-0.
5. Brother Rice 15-2 (5)
Marcos Gonzales and Crusaders right ship with two wins after two-loss skid.
6. Bloom 8-5 (6)
Long layoff for Elijah Allen, Blazing Trojans ends this week with back-to-back games.
7. Lincoln-Way East 12-4 (7)
Brent Taylor, Griffins on seven-game win streak after four straight losses, five wins in row.
8. Rich Township 11-4 (8)
Jamson Coulter comes up with 28 points in showcase win, 68-62 over Whitney Young.
9. Beecher 18-0 (10)
Zack Johnson, Bobcats one of state’s six unbeatens after 43-40 win over Peoria Notre Dame.
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10. Marian Catholic 11-6 (9)
Tyler Jolly and Spartans hard to figure out. But when they’re on, they’re dangerous.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Morez Johnson averages 19 points, nine rebounds, three steals and three blocked shots for Thornton in wins over two-time defending Ohio state champion Richmond Heights and Class 3A defending champion Metamora.