Lockport rides a wave of big victories, while St. Laurence climbs up another spot in the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mother McAuley 12-2 (1)
Cayla Prohaska, a junior, already has 43 solo blocks as Mighty Macs start conference play.
2. Lincoln-Way East 6-2 (2)
Tamia Maddox is piling up the points both hitting and serving for the Griffins.
3. Marist 8-1 (3)
Mississippi State recruit Cassidy Cage is a force in the middle for the RedHawks.
4. Lockport 13-2 (4)
Porters on an 11-match winning streak after Andrew Tournament championship.
5. St. Laurence 10-3 (6)
Natalie Martinez is doing well anchoring serve receive and defense for the Vikings.
6. Oak Lawn 11-0 (7)
Unbeaten Spartans standing tall at the net behind hitting and blocking of Hailey Wierzgac.
7. Lemont 10-3 (8)
Junior libero Nora Miller is doubling up with offensive contributions via 30 assists.
8. Providence 8-1 (9)
Demi Carbone doing her share as a setter but also ranks third on team in kills.
9. Homewood-Flossmoor 11-5 (5)
Senior libero Camille Brooms is having a breakout season in back row for Vikings.
10. Joliet Catholic 5-4 (10)
Olivia Emerson settling in nicely during her first season as a varsity setter.
Player of the Week
Senior middle hitter Jenna Kolosta produces 54 kills, 20 blocks and 12 aces as Lockport sweeps the week, including the title of the Andrew Tournament.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
