With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Libertyville 28-5 (1)
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The Wildcats rallied from 11 points down to beat Barrington on Tuesday and will play Prospect for their first sectional title since 1994.
2. Grayslake Central 28-5 (2)
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Jake Gibson’s nine points, 13 rebounds and five blocks against St. Viator sparked the Rams, who will play Lake Forest in a bid for their first sectional title.
3. Lake Forest 23-10 (6)
Efe Yardimci hit three 3-pointers and Bolurin Taiwo scored a team-high 12 points in the Scouts’ win against Carmel.
4. Stevenson 22-8 (3)
The Patriots, who lost to Prospect on a buzzer-beater, will bring back starters Aidan Bardic, Jack Dabbs and Christian Uremovich.
5. Lakes 21-8 (5)
Led by Brock Marino, a senior-laden nucleus spearheaded the Eagles’ seven-win improvement this season.
6. Deerfield 22-7 (4)
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After losing in a regional final, the Warriors will bring back five of their top seven players as they shift to the Central Suburban South.
7. Carmel 13-21 (9)
The Corsairs gained their footing at the right time to earn a second straight regional title and have three starters returning.
8. Warren 18-15 (7)
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The Blue Devils will miss senior forward Adam Panek, but the needle points upward with four others from the rotation coming back.
9. Antioch 17-14 (10)
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Marshall Gehrke and Teddi Wetu will be a load for the Sequoits’ opponents the next two seasons.
10. Wauconda 16-13 (8)
The Bulldogs’ season ended with a loss in a regional final to top-seeded Burlington Central, which is still playing.
Senior forward Aidyn Boone scored 26 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer, in Libertyville’s 50-47 win against host Barrington in a Class 4A sectional semifinal on Tuesday.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.