Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Joliet Catholic 13-7 (1)
Gylon Sims dominates as Hilltoppers edge Marist for East Suburban Catholic Conference title.
2. Mount Carmel 8-4 (2)
Caravan, Marist set to fight it out at Reavis Regional.
3. Marist 16-6 (3)
In return from injury, Peter Marinopoulos wins ESCC championship, eyes state title.
4. Lockport 16-8 (4)
Regional host Porters look to hold off Lincoln-Way East, H-F.
5. Lincoln-Way East 19-1 (5)
Caden O’Rourke helps Griffins cap dual regular season with strong win over Lemont.
6. Lincoln-Way West 16-2 (6)
Warriors, crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central are among favorites at Plainfield North Regional.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 16-3 (7)
Nathan Knowlton looks poised for a big postseason.
8. Homewood-Flossmoor 7-6 (8)
Can Vincent and Jaydon Robinson pull off a brotherly double of state championships?
9. Sandburg 9-5 (9)
Eagles close out regular season with dual win over rival Andrew.
10. Oak Forest 16-8 (10)
Caden Muselman is ready to chase a state championship.
Wrestler of the Week
Senior Mason Alessio won the 160-pound title at the East Suburban Catholic Conference Tournament, pinning both his opponents and leading Joliet Catholic to the team championship.
Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.