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Waukegan climbs while Vernon Hills and Antioch enter the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 15-1 (1)
The Blue Devils pronounce themselves as legitimate state contenders by storming through the elite field at Proviso West.
2. Lake Forest 11-4 (2)
Winning the consolation championship at York behind Tommie Aberle’s double-double ends the Scouts’ year on a high note.
3. Lake Zurich 11-4 (5)
Nick Popovic is averaging 10.0 points and 7.0 assists, in addition to taking on the role of defensive stopper.
4. Waukegan 11-4 (10)
Joseph Worthington-White scores 34 in the final at Elgin, where the Bulldogs extend their winning streak to nine. Warren is next.
5. Stevenson 9-5 (4)
Aidan Bardic averages 16.0 points while recording 19 assists and seven steals at Hinsdale Central, where the Patriots go 3-1.
6. Grayslake Central 9-5 (6)
Cayden Woods provides a steadying presence for the Rams, contributing a lot that doesn’t show up in the box score.
7. Deerfield 7-8 (8)
Evan Nagler is playing well after cracking the Warriors’ starting lineup, and Jake Pollack tops the field in blocks at Wheeling.
8. Wauconda 9-4 (3)
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Braeden Carlsen leads all scorers at Wheeling with 84 points, including 29 in the Bulldogs’ win against Buffalo Grove.
9. Vernon Hills 9-7 (NR)
Dylan Chung averages 13.2 points and is named MVP at Maine East, where the Cougars take home the title.
10. Antioch 7-7 (NR)
A tough nonconference schedule, including a 2-2 run at Wheeling, should have the Sequoits well-prepped for the Northern Lake County Conference grind.
Player of the Week
Warren guard Jaxson Davis is the first freshman to be named MVP of the Proviso West Holiday Tournament, where he scored 36 points on 14-of-22 shooting in a 78-52 win against Lincoln Park in the final.
Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.