Marist remains unstoppable force in top spot, while Providence and Mount Carmel enter rankings.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 30-2 (1)
MIT recruit Nathen Toth stars on the court for RedHawks. And? He’s the school’s salutatorian.
2. Lincoln-Way East 24-5 (2)
Nick Klawitter and Griffins are in driver’s seat for SouthWest Suburban Conference title.
3. Sandburg 26-4 (4)
Improvement from senior outside hitter Aaron Dennie could be huge for Eagles in playoffs.
4. Brother Rice 21-6 (3)
Anticipated rematch with Marist for John Mikrut and Crusaders is coming up Monday.
5. Reavis 27-2 (5)
Blue O’Neill and the Rams keep rolling, set program record for wins in a season.
6. Homewood-Flossmoor 24-8 (10)
Ahmad Powell is back from an injury, and that should add muscle to Vikings’ offense.
7. Lincoln-Way Central 20-12 (6)
Braeden Fiore and Knights are seeking most wins in a season since 28 victories in 2017.
8. Argo 22-9 (7)
Reavis coach Mike Jebens calls Sebastian Pardol “awesome” after match vs. Argonauts.
9. Providence 14-18 (NR)
Despite overall record, Brayden Pfieffer and Celtics could win Catholic League White title.
10. Mount Carmel 14-9 (NR)
Aydin Provost and Caravan are heating up just in time for the postseason.
Player of the Week
Griffin McElroy continues to impress in big tournaments for Marist. The senior middle hitter gets named to the all-tournament team at the Midwest Battle in Fishers, Indiana.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
