Grant and Grayslake Central move up in the rankings, and Warren’s Jaxson Davis is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Waukegan 15-5 (1)
Xavi Granville scores a team-high 22 points in the Bulldogs’ nonconference loss to Springfield Lanphier with two starters and a key reserve out due to illness.
2. Warren 14-5 (2)
Owen Squires scores 13 points in the Blue Devils’ nonconference win against Maine South.
3. Deerfield 14-6 (3)
Jake Pollack leads three players in double figures in the Warriors’ one-point nonconference loss to Fremd in overtime.
4. Lake Forest 12-7 (4)
Finn Graf scores 12 points during the Scouts’ nonconference win against Vernon Hills.
5. Stevenson 12-8 (5)
Liam Curtin scores in double figures in each of the Patriots’ three weekend games at Wheaton Warrenville South and averages 7.7 rebounds as well.
6. Grant 12-6 (7)
Unsung contributions from Matthew LeClear, Brandon Wolkowitz and Cameron Houghton are a key factor in the Bulldogs’ seven-game winning streak.
7. Grayslake Central 13-6 (8)
The Rams receive a nice bump in production from Cole Halverson and Alex Granville.
8. Libertyville 10-7 (6)
Freshman Terrence Davis Jr. continues to produce despite the Wildcats’ four losses in five games.
9. Lake Zurich 10-9 (9)
Adrian Riep (18 points) and Tyler Olson (16 points) establish career highs in scoring during the Bears’ nonconference win against Palatine.
10. Highland Park 12-6 (10)
Alex Kriser and Matthew Simon hit three 3-pointers apiece in the Giants’ nonconference win against Lake View.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sophomore guard Jaxson Davis scores 26 points during Warren’s 68-67 nonconference win against Maine South on Wednesday.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.