Marian Catholic maintains hold on top spot, while Lincoln-Way East joins the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marian Catholic 11-1 (1)
MVP Alainna Poisson and all-tournament pick LaParis Poe help host Spartans win tourney.
2. Lincoln-Way West 11-1 (3)
Reagan McCracken and Warriors will be tested at Loyola Christmas Tournament.
3. Mother McAuley 9-4 (2)
Impressive wins over Lane Tech and Cary-Grove for Harmony Cooper and Mighty Macs.
4. Homewood-Flossmoor 10-5 (5)
Could a showdown against Marian materialize at Hillcrest Holiday Classic?
5. Marist 11-2 (6)
Olivia Cosme and RedHawks win five straight after back-to-back losses to McAuley and Marian.
6. Lockport 13-2 (4)
Porters lose pair of games after winning 13 straight, but Lucy Hynes continues to shine.
7. Stagg 9-3 (7)
Shannon Earley and Chargers will try to defend title in stacked Hillcrest Holiday Classic.
8. Shepard 5-3 (8)
Long layoff for Jessica Manley and Astros ends Thursday at Hillcrest Holiday Classic.
9. Lincoln-Way East 9-5 (NR)
After runner-up finish at Marian, Alaina Vargas and Griffins defend title at Sandburg.
10. T.F. North 8-4 (10)
Lauryn Jackson tallies 16 points and 16 rebounds against Hammond Morton.
Player of the Week
Sophomore forward Lily Porter scores 18 points for Marist against Lincoln-Way Central in a nonconference game and is named MVP of the Oak Lawn Holiday Tournament.
Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
