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Phil Brozynski’s boys volleyball rankings

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Phil Brozynski’s boys volleyball rankings

(With records through April 3, preseason ranking)

1. Glenbrook North (NR) 10-1

2. Minooka (2) 9-1

3. Sandburg (NR) 9-2

4. Lincoln-Way East (4) 12-1

5. Lincoln-Way North (3) 7-1

6. St. Francis (7) 3-0

7. Barrington (9) 6-2

8. Neuqua Valley (NR) 7-1

9. Vernon Hills (NR) 7-1

10. Downers Grove North (NR) 4-0

Others: Downers Grove South, Lyons, Stevenson, New Trier, Lincoln-Way Central, Lake Park, Marist, Glenbard East, Wheaton Warrenville South, Payton.

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