Jeff Vorva’s high school girls volleyball rankings and player of the week for the Daily Southtown

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

Top 10

With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Mother McAuley 24-3 (1)

Jayce Prohaska and Mighty Macs receive top seed of the Class 4A Rich Township Sectional.

2. Marist 22-4 (2)

Michigan-bound Maggie Kurpeikis, RedHawks face Benet in rematch of 2024 Class 4A state final.

3. Lockport 21-3 (3)

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

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

Chloe Prainito makes all-tournament team as Griffins win each match in two at St. Charles East.

5. St. Laurence 19-8 (4)

Keely Bowen and Vikings get ready for Autumn Knights Invitational at Lincoln-Way Central.

6. Providence 25-3 (7)

Abbey Knight and Celtics ready to take on downstate powers Saturday at Limestone Tournament.

7. Chicago Christian 19-9 (8)

Brenna Schaafsma and Knights were off last week but could play seven matches in 10 days.

8. Lemont 18-9 (9)

Olivia Sarno and Lemont need to beat Tinley Park and T.F. North to sweep South Suburban Blue.

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

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

10.  Rich Township 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 MVP of the St. Charles East Scholastic Cup for tournament champion Lincoln-Way East.

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.

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