Marian Catholic, Mother McAuley, Lincoln-Way West and Lockport maintain hold on top spots.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marian Catholic 9-1 (1)
Kaili Merrick helps Spartans on defense in holding Hillcrest to just 18 points.
2. Mother McAuley 7-2 (2)
Scary? Harmony Cooper is a freshman, Taji Alexa a sophomore, Quinn Arundel a junior for Macs.
3. Lincoln-Way West 9-1 (3)
Small roster produces big results for Ava Tisch and the Warriors.
4. Lockport 12-0 (4)
Will injury to super-sub Sophie Hynes affect surging Porters?
5. Homewood-Flossmoor (7)
Andrew throws a scare Monday night into Vikings, but H-F prevails 45-44.
6. Marist 9-2 (5)
Madison Vrdolyak is a steady force for the RedHawks.
7. Stagg 8-3 (6)
Junior guard Abbey Hobart is scoring in bunches for the Chargers.
8. Shepard 5-3 (9)
Ford tough. Ally Ford is taking charge on defense by taking charges for the Astros.
9. T.F. South 10-2 (10)
Wednesday battle with Marist in Oak Lawn tourney a good test for Brie Hawthorne, Red Wolves.
10. T.F. North 7-3 (8)
Freshmen KaMariyah McClinton and Natalie McGhee combine for 40 in 57-52 loss to Phillips.
Player of the Week
Junior guard Kamryn Turner averages 21.7 points in a four-game stretch for Bloom, including a career-best 37 against Kankakee to go with seven rebounds, five steals and four assists.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.