Southland girls volleyball rankings and player of the week

Four teams move up one spot behind Mother McAuley and Marist. Rich Township joins the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Mother McAuley 24-3 (1)

Jayce Prohaska and Mighty Macs receive first place in the Class 4A Rich Township Section.

2. Marist 22-4 (2)

Michigan-bound Maggie Kurpeikis and the RedHawks take on Benet in a rematch of the 2024 Class 4A state final.

3. Lock Port 21-3 (3)

Olivia Priest and Porters are ranked second behind host Joliet West in the Class 4A sectional.

4. Lincoln-Way East 19-7 (5)

Chloe Prainito makes the all-tournament team as the Griffins win every two games at St. Charles East.

5. Saint-Laurent 19-8 (4)

Keely Bowen and the Vikings prepare for the Autumn Knights Invitational at Lincoln-Way Central.

6. Providence 25-3 (7)

Abbey Knight and the Celtics set to take on upstate powers Saturday at the Limestone Tournament.

7. Chicago Christian 19-9 (8)

Brenna Schaafsma and Knights were out last week but could play seven games in 10 days.

8. Lemon 18-9 (9)

Olivia Sarno and Lemont must beat Tinley Park and TF North to sweep South Suburban Blue.

9. Lincoln-Way West 16-11 (6)

“Warriors drop out of conference after losses to Lockport and Lincoln-Way East”.

10. Rich canton 20-10 (NR)

Kasidy Whitaker and the Raptors are in the driver’s seat for a Southland Conference title.

Player of the week

Senior setter Maggie Simon, a Missouri recruit, is named St. Charles East Scholastic Cup MVP for tournament champion Lincoln-Way East.

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.