Grayslake North returns to the rankings, and Lake Forest’s Grant Mordini is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Stevenson 19-8 (1)
Donny Williams and Rocco Pagliocca lead four double-figure scorers with 16 points apiece in the North Suburban Conference leader’s win against Zion-Benton.
2. Waukegan 19-7 (2)
Devaughn Brown scores a career-high 20 points to pace the Bulldogs in their NSC win against Mundelein.
3. Lake Forest 18-8 (4)
Hudson Scroggins puts up 15 points and seven rebounds as the Scouts squeeze in a victory against Rolling Meadows between two NSC wins.
4. Warren 19-9 (3)
Jaxson Davis scores 14 points as the balanced Blue Devils record 22 assists on 24 baskets in their NSC win against Mundelein.
5. Deerfield 18-7 (5)
Evan Nagler (20 points) and Jake Pollack (18 points) account for almost three-quarters of the Warriors’ scoring in their win against Glenbard East.
6. Grayslake Central 19-9 (6)
Chris Jaimes makes things difficult for Grant with 18 points, seven rebounds and four blocks in the Northern Lake County Conference leader’s win.
7. Highland Park 18-8 (7)
Alex Kriser hits seven 3-pointers in the Giants’ weekend wins against Niles West and Wheeling.
8. Vernon Hills 16-11 (9)
Jeremy Zamost scores 14 points, including four free throws down the stretch, in the Cougars’ Central Suburban North win against Maine West.
9. Grayslake North 16-12 (NR)
Brady Ballentine scores 20 points against North Chicago and Will Foley records seven points with zero turnovers against Round Lake in two NLCC wins for the undermanned Knights.
10. Antioch 13-13 (10)
Jason Lee records another double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds in the Sequoits’ NLCC win against Lakes.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior center Grant Mordini comes up big for Lake Forest in two North Suburban Conference wins, contributing 14 points and eight rebounds against Waukegan and 13 points, 15 rebounds and seven blocks against Libertyville.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.
