Chicago Christian moves up a spot, while Oak Lawn leapfrogs into the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 10-0 (1): Will Sommer Shaw and the RedHawks be leaving Las Vegas unbeaten this weekend after playing national powerhouse programs in the 64-team Durango Fall Classic?
2. Mother McAuley 13-2 (2): Friday night volleyball. Under the lights. And outdoors. Nora Dunn and the Mighty Macs have it all for you Friday vs. Loyola in a first for the storied program.
3. Lockport 13-3 (3): Kyla Mitchell and Natalie Bochantin continue to shine, getting named to the all-tournament team in helping the Porters finish third at the Downers Grove South Invitational.
4. Lincoln-Way East 7-3 (4): Claire Connolly and the Griffins are looking to make some noise at the Wheaton Classic, starting out with pool play against Hinsdale Central and Oswego East.
5. Providence 9-1 (5): A rivalry match against Joliet Catholic and then a tournament in Oak Lawn are on tap during a busy week for Kennady Kotowski and the Celtics.
6. St. Laurence 11-4 (6): Senior defensive specialist Izzy Ducar, the student council president, makes a speech in front of school dignitaries Monday during announcement for a new field house.
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7. Chicago Christian 13-3 (8): Junior right-side hitter Ella Agema and the Knights riding the wave of a six-match winning streak.
8. Oak Lawn 10-4 (NR): Daphne Fortner and the Spartans face big week with South Suburban Conference matches against Lemont and Oak Forest before hosting 16-team tournament.
9. Lincoln-Way Central 9-5 (7): Ella Thompson and the Knights also want to prove themselves at the upcoming Spartan Classic. They open the tournament playing host Oak Lawn.
10. Stagg 7-5 (10): The area is full of promising freshmen, but outside hitter Maddy Marable is right up there on that list for the Chargers.
Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter Jayce Prohaska helps Mother McAuley finish second in the Louisville Invitational Tournament with 38 kills, 42 digs, 12 blocks and six aces in five matches.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.