Marian Catholic primed for stretch run, while T.F. North and Providence both enter the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marian Catholic 20-3 (1)
Postseason assignments are out. Ty Jackson, Spartans could be top seed in sectional they host.
2. Marist 17-6 (3)
A rematch with Marian Catholic is on tap Saturday for Grace Harmon and RedHawks.
3. Lockport 20-3 (4)
Storybook turnaround season even draws CBS Chicago to visit Porters for a segment.
4. Sandburg 15-6 (5)
Olivia Trunk, Eagles are 7-0 in 2025, but are three losses in conference too much to overcome?
5. Lincoln-Way West 15-6 (7)
Caroline Smith and Warriors looking to regroup after 40-28 loss to Lockport.
6. Lincoln-Way East 16-9 (8)
Alaina Vargas and Griffins go 3-2 in a busy seven-day stretch.
7. Bloom 17-8 (9)
Jayla Tyler explodes for 14 points in two minutes of fourth quarter for 57-49 win over Crane.
8. Homewood-Flossmoor 17-8 (10)
Freshman guard Laila Williams is starting to break out for the Vikings.
9. T.F. North 17-7 (NR)
Lauryn Jackson, Meteors have won six straight. In driver’s seat for South Suburban Blue title.
10. Providence 13-9 (NR)
Big for Taylor Healy and Celtics? Beating Mother McAuley, playing Montini tight in 43-40 loss.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Alaina Peetz caps off big week for Lockport with eight points, 12 rebounds, seven steals and four blocked shots in a 40-28 win over Lincoln-Way West, which was previously unbeaten in the SouthWest Suburban Conference.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.