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

Lincoln-Way East moves closer to the top, while Lincoln-Way Central leaps into the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Mother McAuley 30-4 (1)

Jayce Prohaska hopes the Mighty Macs will be at full strength entering the postseason.

2. Marist 25-5 (2)

Don’t forget Savanah Weathers and RedHawks won Class 4A state title last year with nine losses.

3. Lincoln-Way East 25-8 (4)

If Indiana recruit Alaina Pollard returns to already potent lineup, Griffins will be tough to beat.

4. Lockport 26-5 (3)

Hutsyn Timosciek earns all-tournament spot as Porters take second at Lincoln-Way Central.

5. Lincoln-Way Central 22-9 (NR)

Ava Birmingham and Knights score impressive back-to-back wins over St. Laurence and Loyola.

6. Providence 28-5 (6)

Celtics top Chatham Glenwood and LaSalle-Peru but lose to Mahomet-Seymour at Limestone.

7. St. Laurence 23-10 (5)

Aubrey Martinez and the Vikings want to get back on the winning track after pair of losses.

8. Chicago Christian 23-10 (7)

Sydney Harris and the Knights are preparing for a deep run in the Class 2A state playoffs.

9. Lemont 21-12 (8)

Maddie Maloney and teammates need to shake off a 2-3 record at Autumnfest Tournament.

10. Rich Township 22-10 (10)

Raptors will play Stagg in the first round of Class 4A regional action at Lincoln-Way East.

Player of the Week

Senior middle hitter Cassidy Cage, a Mississippi State recruit, gets named all-tournament as Marist wins Blocktober Fest hosted by Plainfield Central.

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.

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