Marist continues conference dominance, while both Shepard and Oak Lawn enter the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 32-2 (1)
Jacob Finley helps RedHawks clinch 10th straight East Suburban Catholic Conference title.
2. Sandburg 28-4 (3)
Will Ashum and Eagles are looking for first 30-win season since going 38-4 in 2016.
3. Lincoln-Way East 28-6 (2)
Carter Geiger and Griffins need win over Lincoln-Way West for perfect 8-0 record in conference.
4. Brother Rice 28-7 (4)
Could Crusaders and Zach Mikrut meet up with Sandburg for fourth time this season?
5. Reavis 28-2 (5)
Only losses for Brandon Wilke and Rams were to Homewood-Flossmoor and Lyons.
6. Homewood-Flossmoor 26-8 (6)
Surendran Heyward tallies seven kills, three blocks in 25-15, 25-18 win over Lincoln-Way West.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 22-12 (7)
Return of junior right-side hitter Joey Vellenga should give Knights shot in the arm.
8. Argo 24-9 (8)
Jonathan Haley and Argonauts finish up South Suburban Conference run with 11-1 record.
9. Shepard 20-14 (NR)
Oliver Bilik and Astros head into the postseason going 5-1 in their last six matches.
10. Oak Lawn 23-10 (NR)
Giovanni Gonzalez and Spartans open postseason Monday against Fenwick.
Player of the Week
Senior right-side hitter/setter Christian Teresi leads Marist to 3-0 record, including big wins over Brother Rice and Glenbard West. He notches eight kills and 14 assists against Glenbard West.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
