Argo and Lincoln-Way Central enter rankings topped by red-hot Marist and Lincoln-Way East.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 7-0 (1)
Mira Costa, ranked No. 1 in nation, next up for Ohio State recruit Christian Teresi and RedHawks.
2. Lincoln-Way East 6-1 (4)
Sophomore outside/right-side hitter Carter Geiger steps up in stunning win over Glenbard West.
3. Brother Rice 3-1 (2)
Senior setter Matt Phelan spreads wealth around with 23 assists Tuesday against Providence.
4. Lincoln-Way West 6-2 (3)
Hunter Vedder and Warriors lose to Marist and Belleville East, two of the best teams in the state.
5. Homewood-Flossmoor 7-0 (7)
Caleb Madden and Vikings sweep to wins in five matches in winning their own invitational.
6. Sandburg 2-1 (5)
Will Ashum and Eagles ready to do some damage in tourney this weekend at Vernon Hills.
7. Reavis 5-1 (6)
Jozef Walus and the Rams look strong with second-place finish at Homewood-Flossmoor.
8. Argo 4-2 (NR)
Sebastian Pardol and Argonauts win the first game in all of their first six matches.
9. Lincoln-Way Central 4-3 (NR)
Fourth-place finish at Marist Invitational a nice start for Colin Alvers and the Knights.
10. Oak Lawn (8)
Marco Budzak and Spartans hoping to make a deep run this weekend at Argo Tournament.
Player of the Week
Lindenwood-bound senior outside/right-side hitter Matthew Muehlnickel tallies 21 kills to help Lincoln-Way East beat Glenbard West, ranked No. 5 in the country, en route to a third-place finish in the Marist Invitational.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
