Jeff Vorva’s High School Boys Volleyball Rankings and Player of the Week
The Daily Southtown has released its latest high school boys volleyball rankings, highlighting significant shifts in the top ten. Lincoln-Way Central has ascended to the number one spot, displacing Marist, following an eight-match winning streak. Brother Rice holds the second position, while Marist drops to third despite early season challenges. Lockport, Lincoln-Way East, and Homewood-Flossmoor maintain their presence in the top ten. Notably, Shepard, Lincoln-Way West, and St. Rita have entered the rankings for the first time, with Shepard making a strong impression at number six due to a successful start to their season. Junior middle hitter Connor Evans from Shepard was named Player of the Week. Evans delivered an outstanding performance during the Eisenhower Invitational championship, recording 34 kills with a .707 hitting percentage and 11 blocks across five matches. His contributions were pivotal in securing the tournament title for Shepard. The rankings reflect team records through mid-April 2026, showcasing emerging talents and competitive dynamics within the Southland conference as teams prepare for upcoming conference seasons.
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Jeff Vorva’s High School Boys Volleyball Rankings and Player of the Week
The Daily Southtown has released its latest high school boys volleyball rankings, highlighting significant shifts in the top ten. Lincoln-Way Central has ascended to the number one spot, displacing Marist, following an eight-match winning streak. Brother Rice holds the second position, while Marist drops to third despite early season challenges. Lockport, Lincoln-Way East, and Homewood-Flossmoor maintain their presence in the top ten. Notably, Shepard, Lincoln-Way West, and St. Rita have entered the rankings for the first time, with Shepard making a strong impression at number six due to a successful start to their season. Junior middle hitter Connor Evans from Shepard was named Player of the Week. Evans delivered an outstanding performance during the Eisenhower Invitational championship, recording 34 kills with a .707 hitting percentage and 11 blocks across five matches. His contributions were pivotal in securing the tournament title for Shepard. The rankings reflect team records through mid-April 2026, showcasing emerging talents and competitive dynamics within the Southland conference as teams prepare for upcoming conference seasons.
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