Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

Mother McAuley takes over the top spot, while Lemont and Marian Catholic enter the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Mother McAuley 17-1 (2)

Freshman middle hitter Chyla Jukes is fearless during rivalry match against Marist.

2. Marist 16-3 (1)

Cassidy Cage and RedHawks want rematch with McAuley this weekend at ASICS Tournament.

3. Lockport 16-3 (3)

Junior setter Mally Green gets healed up and is ready to join Natalie Bochantin in 6-2 offense.

4. St. Laurence 16-7 (4)

Clancey Bowen and Vikings will try to regroup after 25-15, 25-13 setback against McAuley.

5. Lincoln-Way East 12-7 (7)

Six of the last eight matches for Maggie Simon and the Griffins have gone three games.

6. Lincoln-Way West 14-9 (8)

Kara Stigter racks up 10 kills for the Warriors in 25-12, 25-16 win over Lincoln-Way Central.

7. Providence 17-2 (9)

Senior setter/outside hitter Demi Carbone ranks third on the Celtics with 73 kills.

8. Chicago Christian 16-9 (6)

Sophomore middle hitter Sydney Harris makes the all-tournament team at Champaign Central.

9. Lemont 14-9 (NR)

Players hope to send out retiring coach Chris Zogata with final 20-win season, postseason run.

10. Marian Catholic 13-12 (NR)

Freshman middle hitter Natalya Goodman earns all-tournament honors at Rich Township.

Player of the Week

Senior outside hitter Cayla Prohaska collects 14 kills and 10 digs for Mother McAuley in a huge 25-17, 19-25, 25-22 win over Marist. The Campbell commit also adds seven kills and eight digs in a 25-15, 25-13 win over St. Laurence.

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.

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