H-F takes over top spot from Marist, while Thornwood, Leo and Brother Rice enter the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Homewood-Flossmoor 5-0 (2)
Darrius Hawkins Jr. leads Vikings to huge 55-50 win over Bolingbrook at Chicago Elite Classic.
2. Marist 4-1 (1)
Charles Barnes sparks RedHawks, whose only loss is to Washington, D.C. power Sidwell Friends.
3. St. Laurence 6-0 (3)
Sophomore guard Noah Corro steps up with 21 points as Vikings edge Rich Township 57-55.
4. Lockport 6-0 (5)
Junior guard Nathan Munson grows into a steady floor general for the Porters.
5. Rich Township 4-1 (8)
Senior guard Kavon Ammons looks ready to take on a starring role for the Raptors.
6. Thornwood 7-0 (NR)
Sophomore guard Lester Watson is quickly rising as a superstar for the Thunderbirds.
7. Bloom 3-2 (6)
Freshman guard Keiwon Gulley is already holding his own against the area’s top teams.
8. Hillcrest 4-1 (4)
Senior guard Jamir Ratliff is no longer in older brothers’ shadows. It’s his time to shine.
9. Leo 5-0 (NR)
Win over downstate power Edwardsville highlights a fast start for Brian Kizer and the Lions.
10. Brother Rice 4-1 (NR)
Senior guard Charlie Wizgird steps up for new-look Crusaders and first-year coach Rick Romeli.
Player of the Week
Junior guard Nedas Venckus delivers back-to-back 23-point performances for Lockport in a 61-44 win over Thornridge and a 64-50 victory over Lincoln-Way West.