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.

