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Steve Reaven’s boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

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With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Libertyville 13-3 (2)

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Will Buchert averaged 15.5 points and 10.0 rebounds and was the MVP at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic, where the Wildcats won their 10th straight.

2. Grayslake Central 14-1 (3)

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The Rams extended their winning streak into the new year, making it 14 in a row with a victory against Marian Central Catholic.

3. Stevenson 11-2 (1)

The Patriots overcame an eight-point deficit in the final three minutes to beat Homewood-Flossmoor in the Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic’s fifth-place game.

4. Deerfield 10-4 (4)

After an impressive varsity debut at quarterback, Quinn Schimanski is making a positive impact on both ends on the court.

5. Lakes 10-4 (5)

Idle over the holidays, the Eagles resumed their schedule Tuesday with an overtime win at Carmel.

6. Warren 7-7 (6)

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The Blue Devils lost two of three in the loaded Pontiac Holiday Tournament.

7. Lake Zurich 8-6 (8)

Anton Strelnikov has been assuming more of the scoring load lately for the Bears.

8. Wauconda 7-6 (10)

As good as Braeden Carlsen has been, Tyler Tylka may be the Bulldogs’ most consistent player.

9. Lake Forest 6-7 (7)

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Noah Portalatin enters the new year shooting 48% from 3-point range.

10. Waukegan 8-7 (NR)

Simereon Carter continues to play beyond his years, making the all-tournament team at Elgin.

Senior center Jake Gibson averaged 15.0 points, 12.0 rebounds and 4.0 blocks as Grayslake Central won the title at Jacobs’ Hinkle Holiday Classic.

Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.

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