Mother McAuley beats Marist in front of full house to maintain hold on top spot, while Joliet Catholic jumps back into rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Mother McAuley 16-2 (1)
Sydney Buchanan goes double digits in kills but also defends well against Marist.
2. Lincoln-Way East 16-3 (2)
Alaina Pollard pounds down 36 kills as Griffins sweep competition at Joliet West Quad.
3. Marist 16-5 (3)
Savanah Weathers, a junior, is getting better by the week on right side for RedHawks.
4. St. Laurence 16-5 (5)
Sophomore Aubrey Martinez establishes a solid presence at outside hitter for Vikings.
5. Homewood-Flossmoor 18-6 (6)
Skylar Skinner sets with splendor as Vikings post big conference win over Lockport.
6. Lockport 17-3 (4)
Hitting ace Bridget Ferriter scores big on court but also is an AP Scholar Award winner.
7. Lincoln-Way West 16-8 (7)
Lily Goyer puts up a strong block during recent resurgence by Warriors.
8. Oak Lawn 18-2 (9)
Maggie Mitchell delivers big service run in dramatic comeback win over Shepard.
9. Lemont 18-5 (10)
Izabella Kowalczyk stands at top as kills leader during eight-match win streak.
10. Joliet Catholic 8-6 (NR)
Olivia Emerson runs offense well as Angels score big wins over Providence and Joliet West.
Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter LaDonna Trantham tallies 56 kills, 11 blocks, 25 digs and eight aces as Homewood-Flossmoor finishes third in the Champaign Central Tournament.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
