Providence and Chicago Christian move up, while Lincoln-Way Central enters the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1, Mother McAuley 30-4 (1): Keira McQuillan and Mighty Macs are first area team to reach 30 wins but have 14-match streak snapped by Belleville East in Glenbard East Autumnfest final.
2. Marist 29-4 (2): Sophomore setter Haven Enselman is busy all weekend, getting named MVP at Plainfield Central’s Blocktober Fest as the RedHawks roll to the tournament title.
3. Lockport 27-4 (3): Hutsyn Timosciek and Kyla Mitchell dominate on the attack in being named to Lincoln-Way Central Autumn Knights Invitational all-tournament team for champion Porters.
4. Lincoln-Way East 24-8 (4): Mary Radon and Griffins give Lockport battle but fall 25-22, 26-14 in Autumn Knights Invitational final, previewing a potential sectional championship meeting.
5. St. Laurence 24-8 (5): A tough 25-21, 26-24 loss to Loyola is the lone blemish for Stella McDermott and the Vikings in the Autumn Knights Invitational.
6. Providence 24-4 (8): Grace Prskalo and the Celtics win the tournament at Bartonville Limestone by going 4-1 against teams from downstate with a combined 127-35 record.
7. Chicago Christian 24-8 (10): With Class 2A playoffs around the corner, Sydney Harris
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and the Knights are hot at the right time, entering this week with eight straight victories.8. Lemont 21-11 (6): Junior outside hitter Maddie Maloney leads the way all weekend and gets named all-tournament at Glenbard East’s Autumnfest.
9. Stagg 21-8 (9): Katy Zumerchik and the Chargers, who host the regional, could face Mother McAuley in the Oct. 29 championship match in Palos Hills.
10. Lincoln-Way Central 21-12 (NR): Senior setter Isabella Bendoraitis and sophomore setter Tessa Garcia combine for 581 assists heading into this week.
Player of the Week
Junior setter Olivia Healy is named MVP as Providence wins the tournament championship at Bartonville Limestone.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.