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.
