Lincoln-Way East upsets Marist in tournament action, while Mother McAuley moves into top spot after dominating at Metea Valley/Oswego East.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mother McAuley 7-0 (2)
Junior libero Lucy Maloney already flashing big-time defensive skills for Mighty Macs.
2. Lincoln-Way East 4-1 (3)
Maggie Simon notches 1,000th career assist as Griffins prove their mettle against Marist.
3. Marist 5-1 (1)
Sophomore outside hitter Taylor Berg makes her first all-tournament impact for RedHawks.
4. Lockport 4-2 (4)
Senior middle hitter Jenna Kolosta puts up positive results in return to competition.
5. Homewood-Flossmoor 5-2 (5)
LaDonna Trantham and Skylar Skinner named all-tournament at Chicago Christian.
6. St. Laurence 6-1 (9)
Kayla Birmingham with 65 kills, only eight errors as Vikings take second at Metea/Oswego East.
7. Joliet Catholic 1-1 (6)
Heavenly Sarfo plays so much taller than 5-foot-7 when she skies in the middle.
8. Oak Lawn 7-0 (10)
Spartans win Fenton Bison Blast-Off behind defense, serving from Emma McAuliffe.
9. Lemont 4-1 (8)
Lemont hasn’t lost a conference match since 2021.
10. Lincoln-Way West 4-3 (7)
Elly Decker comes through with big opening weekend for Warriors, totaling 49 kills.
Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter Sydney Buchanan delivers in multiple categories with 47 kills, 48 digs, five aces and five blocks as McAuley swept to the title at Metea Valley/Oswego East.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
