With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Stevenson 8-1 (1)
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The steady Patriots haven’t lost since Thanksgiving weekend.
2. Libertyville 8-3 (2)
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Five players scored between seven and 13 points in a 62-39 win against Willowbrook.
3. Grayslake Central 8-1 (3)
The Rams’ stifling defense yielded a combined 15 first-half points in wins against Johnsburg and Antioch.
4. Deerfield 7-3 (5)
The Warriors topped Central Suburban North rival Highland Park 51-34.
5. Lakes 9-4 (8)
The Eagles’ 53-51 road victory against Cary-Grove on Tuesday was the first time during a seven-game winning streak that an opponent reached 50 points.
6. Warren 7-4 (4)
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The Blue Devils went into a weeklong break having lost four of five games.
7. Lake Forest 4-5 (6)
Asa Thomas found his stroke with five 3-pointers and 26 points in a loss to Glenbrook South.
8. Lake Zurich 6-4 (7)
The Bears pulled out a gritty 58-55 road win against York after Nick Popovic fouled out early in the fourth quarter.
9. Vernon Hills 6-4 (NR)
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After a three-game skid, the Cougars averaged an 18-point margin of victory in three straight wins.
10. Wauconda 5-5 (9)
The Bulldogs suffered two tough conference losses, including a double-overtime defeat against Grayslake North.
Lakes senior forward Brock Marino, who averaged 21.7 points in three straight wins, had 29 points, 13 rebounds and four blocks against Waukegan.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
