Fast rising Rich Township takes over the top spot in the rankings from Brother Rice.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Rich Township 9-4 (10)
Jamson Coulter, Raptors take down Kenwood and Homewood-Flossmoor for Big Dipper title.
2. Brother Rice 14-1 (1)
John Mikrut becomes steady senior leader for Crusaders, who finish second at Hinsdale Central.
3. St. Laurence 13-3 (2)
EJ Mosley helps Vikings bounce back for Jack Tosh Holiday Classic consolation championship.
4. Homewood-Flossmoor 13-2 (3)
Thornwood transfer Arden Eaves emerges as another scoring threat for the Vikings.
5. Mount Carmel 12-2 (4)
Morton ends Caravan’s reign at Pekin Holiday Tournament, but Cameron Thomas shines.
6. Marist 14-2 (5)
Darshan Thomas makes all-tournament team at Centralia, where RedHawks finish third.
7. Lemont 11-4 (7)
Alanas Castillo scores 20 points in Highland Shootout win over Vianney from Missouri.
8. Oak Lawn 11-4 (8)
Omar Saleh looks to provide an inside boost as Spartans host Lemont in big game Friday night.
9. Marian Catholic 12-5 (9)
Jordan Walker brings spark off bench as Spartans go 2-2 at Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic.
10. Bloom 9-5 (6)
Huge week ahead for the Blazing Trojans, who take on Crete-Monee and Rich Township.
Player of the Week
Senior forward Al Brooks Jr. wins MVP award at the Big Dipper, averaging 17 points and nine rebounds in leading Rich Township to the championship.