Lincoln-Way East moves up and Lincoln-Way Central enters the rankings, while Lincoln-Way East’s Trey Marek is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 12-1 (1)
Luke Brannigan, RedHawks take third in Karch Kiraly Tournament of Champions in California.
2. Lockport 17-1 (2)
Evan Dziadkowiec already has piled up 400 assists this season for the Porters.
3. Lincoln-Way East 12-4 (4)
Midwest Battle Tournament championship in Indiana includes revenge win over York in semifinals.
4. Lincoln-Way West 14-3 (4)
Drew Kregul, Warriors finish second in stacked Wheaton Warrenville South Tiger Classic.
5. Marian Catholic 16-2 (5)
Justin McGary has plenty of strong hitters to set the ball to for Spartans.
6. Sandburg 10-6 (6)
Rising star Jeremiah Aro named all-tournament at Tiger Classic as Eagles bring home third.
7. Homewood-Flossmoor 15-2 (7)
Bryan Ahrendt is becoming a defensive wizard for surging Vikings.
8. Brother Rice 6-4 (8)
Paul Baker and Crusaders host monster Smack Attack tourney Friday and Saturday.
9. Reavis 11-5 (9)
Jozef Walus, Rams have Kentucky powerhouse St. Xavier in their pool at Smack Attack.
10. Lincoln-Way Central 10-6 (NR)
Nick Fabian sparks Knights to 6-2 record in their last eight matches.
Player of the Week
Senior outside hitter Trey Marek was an offensive and defensive force as Lincoln-Way East won the Midwest Battle Tournament in Fishers, Indiana. He had 11 kills and six digs for the Griffins in a 20-25, 25-23, 15-8 win over Fishers for the title.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
