Carmel returns to the rankings, and Deerfield’s Eve Engler is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 17-4 (1)
Sophia Cesnovar provides timely shooting and scores 17 points as the shorthanded Wildcats top Warren to stay undefeated in North Suburban Conference play.
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2. Lake Zurich 15-6 (2)
Alexandra Nowak-Tice, who records 11 points and 12 rebounds in the Bears’ win against Glenbrook South, is gaining confidence while handling double-teams.
3. Grayslake Central 16-4 (3)
Autumn Aliff is providing a defensive spark off the bench and also hitting some key shots for the Rams, who are unbeaten in the Northern Lake County Conference.
4. Highland Park 14-5 (4)
Maddie Reitmayer’s defense and Kourtnie Halperin’s offense lead the Giants to three victories in 24 hours, including a key Central Suburban North win against Vernon Hills.
5. Wauconda 14-2 (5)
Grace Parker delivers her best defensive game of the season in the Bulldogs’ win against Lake Forest and records six points, six rebounds, seven steals and five deflections.
6. Stevenson 13-7 (6)
Nisha Musunuri plays well at both ends of the court and scores 17 points during the Patriots’ NSC loss to Lake Zurich.
7. Waukegan 13-5 (8)
Alliaya Cade has been a spark plug in the Bulldogs’ resurgence, averaging 9.0 points, 7.0 assists and 5.0 steals in the past week.
8. Mundelein 14-9 (7)
Lucy Heikes is playing well in the post on both defense and offense for the Mustangs.
9. Vernon Hills 14-8 (9)
Madison Mays, becoming more comfortable on the varsity level, is one of the most improved players on the Cougars.
10. Carmel 10-13 (NR)
Grace Booher hits a career-high six 3-pointers to score 18 points in the Corsairs’ win against Neuqua Valley.
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PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Freshman guard Eve Engler records 16 points with five 3-pointers, six rebounds and three steals during Deerfield’s 48-42 loss to Lakes on Jan. 13 and is averaging 15.5 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.5 steals in her past four games.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.