Libertyville leaps to No. 1 behind Lily Fisher, the player of the week, while Vernon Hills debuts in the top 10.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 7-4 (3)
Sophia Swanson’s perimeter shooting and on-ball defensive pressure boost the Wildcats, who beat Stevenson and Lake Zurich in North Suburban Conference games.
2. Lake Zurich 5-5 (2)
Leah Gilbertson scores a team-high 17 points in the Bears’ NSC win against Waukegan.
3. Grayslake Central 8-3 (4)
Bailey Betts is giving the Rams quality minutes with solid shooting and tough defense.
4. Stevenson 5-3 (1)
Megs Seribo is lifting the Patriots with her leadership, defense and steadiness in close games.
5. Wauconda 8-1 (5)
Alexia Manalo is playing tremendous defense and has the best plus-minus rating among the Bulldogs.
6. Mundelein 7-4 (6)
Madalyn Gardner, typically strong on defense, lifts the Mustangs with her nonstop hustle.
7. Waukegan 5-2 (9)
Alliaya Cade is averaging 12.6 points, 5.3 steals and 2.7 assists for the Bulldogs.
8. Highland Park 7-2 (10)
Miami Martinez, becoming a force in the post, scores 15 points in the Giants’ Central Suburban North win against Maine East.
9. Vernon Hills 8-4 (NR)
Emily Ochieng brings a physical presence to the Cougars with her ability to guard taller players.
10. Carmel 5-6 (7)
Josie Hartman is averaging 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.0 steals for the Corsairs.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sophomore guard Lily Fisher averages 18.0 points on 45% shooting, 8.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists in Libertyville’s three games.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
