Lincoln-Way West and St. Laurence move up, while Lincoln-Way Central and Sandburg enter the rankings. Marist’s Christian Teresi is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 6-0 (1)
Jack Meador helps host RedHawks win strong 24-team Marist Invitational.
2. Lincoln-Way West 7-0 (4)
Coach Jodi Frigo wins 200th career match as Warriors take Joliet West Invitational title.
3. Lockport 5-1 (2)
Josh Bluhm and Porters finish second at Marist. Looking for title this weekend at Argo.
4. Lincoln-Way East (3)
Trey Marek, Griffins take third at Marist and survive strong Brother Rice challenge Monday.
5. Homewood-Flossmoor 7-1 (5)
Niles North is the only blemish on the record for Lane Sunley and Vikings.
6. St. Laurence 2-0 (9)
Dylan McKeon and Vikings will be tested this weekend at Argo’s tournament.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 4-3 (NR)
After nine-win season in 2023, Knights appear to be back on track behind Colin Alvers.
8. Marian Catholic 4-2 (6)
James Bullock Jr. is a formidable force in the middle for Spartans.
9. Brother Rice 3-4 (8)
Inexperienced Crusaders nearly knock off Lincoln-Way East on Monday night.
10. Sandburg 3-4 (NR)
Myles Aquino is an acrobat at the libero position for Eagles.
Player of the Week
Junior setter Christian Teresi is a setting, hitting, blocking and serving machine for Marist. The Ohio State recruit was named MVP of the weekend tournament hosted by RedHawks.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.