Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2022

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. St. Rita 6-3 (1)

Mustangs hope to outlast Kenwood, Whitney Young for Proviso West tourney title.

2. Brother Rice 11-1 (2)

Khalil Ross looks to lead Crusaders at State Farm Holiday Classic in Bloomington-Normal.

3. Hillcrest 11-1 (3)

Hawks are the favorites at Rich Township’s Big Dipper.

4. Lemont 10-0 (4)

Can Lemont stay undefeated by winning the 32-team Jack Tosh Holiday Classic at York?

5. Lincoln-Way East 9-1 (5)

Kaiden Ross runs the show for Griffins, who have won last five games by double digits.

6. Mount Carmel 10-1 (6)

Caravan have big game Tuesday with Loyola before heading to Pekin Holiday Tournament.

7. Bloom 6-2 (7)

Raeshom Harris is playing well for Blazing Trojans, who will get big test at Pontiac.

8. Marist 10-1 (8)

After first loss, RedHawks head to Centralia searching for tournament title.

9. T.F. North 7-0 (10)

Jevon Warren sparks fast start for Meteors, who look to prove themselves at Proviso West.

10. Oak Lawn 7-3 (NR)

Spartans, Lincoln-Way East will represent area at Effingham/Teutopolis Christmas Classic.

Senior forward Davonte Evans scores 40 points in Argo’s win over Universal and adds 16 points in loss to Hillcrest.

Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.