With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 20-1 (1)
After loss to Glenbard West, RedHawks go to St. Louis area for more strong competition.
2. Lincoln-Way West 17-5 (3)
Warriors beat Lincoln-Way East for first time since 2019 to open conference.
3. Lincoln-Way East 13-3 (2)
Sam Yacobozzi gets eight kills in 25-22, 19-25, 25-20 win over Wheaton Warrenville South.
4. Brother Rice 12-3 (5)
Nathan Kramer and Michael Bos make all-tournament team at Smack Attack.
5. Joliet Catholic 13-4 (6)
Hilltoppers look to make noise at this weekend’s stacked Lincoln-Way East Invitational.
6. Marian Catholic 17-4 (7)
Spartans are closing in on a program-record 20 wins, set in 2019.
7. Lockport 16-4 (4)
Porters hope to recover from shocking conference-opening loss to Stagg.
8. St. Rita 13-11 (9)
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9. Stagg 11-9 (NR)
Could a huge upset win over Lockport vault Chargers to big finish to the season?
10. Oak Lawn 13-13 (NR)
Oisin Walsh’s eight blocks were massive in 24-26, 25-23, 25-20 win over Andrew.
Senior outside hitter Connor Studer had 13 kills and seven digs in a 25-23, 20-25, 25-23 win over Lincoln-Way East. He also helped Lincoln-Way West to a sixth-place finish at Downers Grove South.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
