Providence uses hot start to break into rankings, while Oak Lawn continues unbeaten ways.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mother McAuley 8-0 (1)
Peyton Heatherly is doing a great job spreading out a deep offense for Mighty Macs.
2. Lincoln-Way East 5-2 (2)
Griffins push Benet to the limit behind superb defense from Stella Drozd, then sweep Montini.
3. Marist 6-1 (3)
Elise Bocanegra and Elayna Davidson anchor the backcourt in win over Wheaton St. Francis.
4. Lockport 5-2 (4)
MiKayla Marshall asserts herself as the Porters’ leading hitter from the outside.
5. Homewood-Flossmoor 6-2 (5)
Kymora Scott goes nearly perfect in hitting at 10-for-11 against Hinsdale South.
6. St. Laurence 8-3 (6)
Vianne Villa running the offense well, but her defense stands out too for Vikings.
7. Oak Lawn 9-0 (8)
Kasey Thompson is having breakout junior season as team’s quarterback at setter.
8. Lemont 8-2 (9)
Sophia Swiderski leads with 22 kills, four aces in four matches at West Aurora Invitational.
9. Providence 6-0 (NR)
Right-side/outside hitter Kennady Kotowski is flashing some freshman finesse for Celtics.
10. Joliet Catholic 1-2 (7)
Angels lose a tough rivalry match, but Olivia Chovanec still looks good against Minooka.
Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter Amina Maali totals 13 kills, 18 good receptions, seven aces and six digs as undefeated Oak Lawn wins twice.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
