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After the fall: new and updated rankings

By Patrick Z. McGavin

Note: only teams still playing in the state tournament were considered for this week’s top ten rankings.

Top ten

Current record and previous rank

1. Naperville Central (21-1) 2

2. Warren (19-5-3) 11

3. St. Charles East (20-2-1) 12

4. Fenwick (16-6-1)NR

5. Stevenson (18-3-1) 18

6. St. Viator (18-3-3) 10

7. Sandburg (17-5-3) NR

8. Glenbrook North (15-4-5) NR

9. Wheaton Academy (20-6) NR

10. Lake View (13-3-2) NR

Others: Washington, Hinsdale Central, Barrington, Lane, Oak Park-River Forest, Benet, Morton, Libertyville, Lyons, Larkin.

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