Stevenson jumps to No. 2 behind player of the week Rocco Pagliocca.
TOP 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Warren 21-2 (1)
Avonn King is back after missing time due to an injury and gives the North Suburban Conference leader a boost inside.
2. Stevenson 17-6 (4)
Aidan Albrecht and Quinton Frakes combine for 13 points and 16 rebounds in the Patriots’ NSC win over Waukegan.
3. Waukegan 17-7 (2)
Simereon Carter scores a career-high 37 points against Stevenson and adds 20 points in the Bulldogs’ win over Glenbard West.
4. Deerfield 16-8 (5)
Back in the starting lineup, Tommy Donahue scores in double figures in the Warriors’ wins over Maine South and Lake Forest.
5. Wauconda 18-6 (3)
Austin Carlsen averages 16.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 steals, 2.5 blocks and 2.0 assists in the Northern Lake County Conference leader’s wins over Lakes and Antioch.
6. Grayslake Central 17-7 (6)
Solid off the bench all season, Owen Perz hits three 3-pointers in the Rams’ NLCC win over Round Lake.
7. Libertyville 13-7 (8)
Bryce Wegrzyn and the Wildcats are allowing just 34.5 points per game during a four-game win streak.
8. Lakes 12-9 (7)
Carter Martin ties his career high with 24 points on 5-of-9 3-point shooting in the Eagles’ NLCC win over Grayslake North.
9. Vernon Hills 18-7 (9)
Jeremy Zamost averages 23 points in three wins, a stretch that includes 33 points and 10 assists in the Cougars’ victory over Grayslake North.
10. Grant 10-10 (10)
Jayden Smith records a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds in the Bulldogs’ NLCC win over North Chicago.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Senior guard Rocco Pagliocca scores a career-high 41 points — making 11 of 17 shots, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, and 14 of 16 free throws — during Stevenson’s 77-75 North Suburban Conference win over Waukegan on Friday.
