North Suburban Conference champion Libertyville continues to top the rankings, and Mundelein’s Casey Vyverman is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 21-5 (1)
Sophia Cesnovar is playing the best basketball of her career, shooting 40% in the North Suburban Conference champion’s past five games, including four straight wins.
2. Lake Zurich 19-7 (2)
Leah Gilbertson leads the Bears in scoring over a three-game span, averaging 13.0 points and 7.0 rebounds against Libertyville, Lake Forest and Barrington.
3. Grayslake Central 21-5 (3)
Mosey Drevline is running the offense effectively and providing solid defense in another 20-win season for the Northern Lake County Conference leader.
4. Wauconda 19-2 (4)
Gaining more confidence, Alessandra Rodriguez scores 13 points during the Bulldogs’ NLCC win against Grayslake North.
5. Highland Park 18-6 (7)
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Emily Calub and Maddie Reitmayer spark the Giants to a pair of wins and help clinch at least a share of the Central Suburban North title.
6. Stevenson 16-10 (8)
Nora Maloney records 10 points and seven assists in the Patriots’ NSC win against Waukegan.
7. Waukegan 14-8 (5)
Baakir Christian is making an impact on the defensive end, averaging more than eight rebounds and three steals for the Bulldogs.
8. Mundelein 17-11 (6)
Adrianna Lesniak is stepping up for the Mustangs with grit and leadership.
9. Carmel 13-14 (10)
Maliyah Mays is averaging 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists during Carmel’s three-game winning streak.
10. Vernon Hills 18-10 (9)
Keira Thomas is a difference-maker for the Cougars, not only scoring but also leading the team in deflections.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Junior guard Casey Vyverman, who scored a career-high 32 points during Mundelein’s 54-45 nonconference win against Palatine on Jan. 25, has averaged 23.0 points and 6.0 rebounds in three games since then.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.