Steve Millar’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

Undefeated H-F remains at the top, while Lincoln-Way Central and Oak Lawn enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Homewood-Flossmoor 7-0 (1)

Vikings stay perfect for first-year coach Brandin Brown. Big game Saturday vs. Rich Township.

2. Marist 5-1 (2)

Kendall Meyers continues to step up for RedHawks, who roll past Hyde Park for 59-31 win.

3. St. Laurence 9-0 (3)

Markese Peoples and Vikings look like top contenders at Hinsdale Central Holiday Classic.

4. Rich Township 4-2 (5)

TJ Eaton helps Raptors put up strong fight in 57-45 loss to reigning Class 4A state champ Benet.

5. Hillcrest 6-2 (8)

Senior guard Ramie Shelton steps up with 10 points as Hawks soar to 64-51 win over Oak Lawn.

6. Lincoln-Way Central 6-2 (NR)

Nick Brzezniak plays the hero in double overtime as Knights top Lockport in 57-53 thriller.

7. Lockport 7-1 (4)

Nedas and Nojus Venckus help Porters bounce back and cruise to 66-38 rout of Lincoln-Way East.

8. Thornwood 7-1 (6)

Mekhi Young shines but Thunderbirds suffer first loss, 83-80 to Bloom, in triple-overtime classic.

9. Brother Rice 6-2 (10)

Another Crusaders star in the Niego family? Joe Niego looks like he’s ready to shine.

10. Oak Lawn 7-2 (NR)

Jack Dempsey tops 1,000 career points, scoring 27 for the Spartans in 74-58 win over Lindblom.

Player of the Week

Senior guard Alex Panos averages 19.7 points over three games, all wins for Lincoln-Way Central, including a 29-point performance in a 57-53 double-overtime victory over Lockport.

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