Marist wins Smack Attack in making return to top spot of rankings, while Argo also joins the fray.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 18-4 (3): Gerald Connors and the RedHawks were running on fumes but still knocked off Glenbard West 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 to win Smack Attack.
2. Lincoln-Way Central 16-5 (2): Aiden Schindler and the Knights battled Marist in a tough 20-25, 25-18, 25-22 semifinal setback at Smack Attack.
3. Brother Rice 15-5 (1): Two losses in a three-day stretch to DePaul Prep won’t sit well with Quinn Nolan and the Crusaders.
4. Lockport 18-5 (4): Hunter Fash and the Porters are looking for a big showing at Lincoln-Way East Tournament.
5. Lincoln-Way East 12-7 (5): Marty Dwyer and the Griffins host a 32-team tournament Friday and Saturday featuring Midwest powers.
6. Shepard 20-3 (6): Conor Harkala and the Astros take down Reavis for wild 25-23, 20-25, 25-15 South Suburban Red win.
7. Lincoln-Way West 15-8 (7): Ryan Czernik
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and the Warriors take sixth place in the Downers Grove South Invitational.8. Homewood-Flossmoor 14-7 (8): Surendran Heyward is named all-tournament for the Vikings at the Smack Attack.
9. Andrew 17-9 (10): Sean Gagen averages 4.3 kills a game with a .369 hitting percentage, which are impressive numbers for the Thunderbolts.
10. Argo 16-9 (NR): McKendree commit Sebastian Pardol helps the Argonauts build a big season.
Player of the Week
Junior setter Drew Fiedler provides spark as Marist goes 5-0 — including a 25-22, 21-25, 25-17 win over Glenbard West — while being named MVP of the Smack Attack hosted by Brother Rice.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.