With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 16-3 (1)
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Aidyn Boone continued to shine with 26 points and 11 rebounds in a road win against Mundelein on Wednesday.
2. Stevenson 14-3 (3)
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Aidan Bardic accounted for the balanced Patriots’ only 20-point performance in a game this season.
3. Lake Forest 12-8 (6)
The Scouts’ crisp ball movement and lockdown defense have been keys in five straight victories, including decisive wins against Grayslake Central and Deerfield.
4. Grayslake Central 19-2 (2)
Sam Cooper led the Rams to their third straight win with 20 points against North Chicago on Wednesday.
5. Deerfield 14-5 (4)
Drew Rodgers has found his stride, almost averaging a double-double in the past five games.
6. Lakes 13-6 (5)
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Tyler Anderson’s 19 points led the Eagles past Grayslake North on Wednesday.
7. Lake Zurich 11-7 (8)
The Bears have won three straight, including double-digit victories against Mundelein and Waukegan in conference games.
8. Warren 11-10 (7)
Adam Panek averaged 13.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in four games at Wheaton Warrenville South’s MLK Tournament.
9. Wauconda 9-8 (9)
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Zach Miller stood out with a team-high 16 points in the Bulldogs’ loss to Antioch on Wednesday.
10. Waukegan 10-10 (NR)
Carter Newsome’s return after a five-week absence gives the Bulldogs a boost.
North Chicago senior guard Anthony Jones averaged 19.5 points, 9.0 rebounds and 4.5 assists in two games, recording 22 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the Bob Hambric Shootout at T.F. North.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.