Sun-Times boys volleyball rankings

(Last week's ranking in parentheses)

1. Glenbard East 24-0 (1)

• Tim Lovik and Co. tops at Downers

2. Wheaton Warrenville South 20-4 (2)

• Neill Nystrom, Rob Samp come up short

3. Buffalo Grove 21-4 (4)

• Dan Wichmann runs smooth operation

4. Glenbrook North 21-2 (3)

• Gets a big surprise from Vernon Hills

5. Marist 19-4 (5)

• Joe Smalzer closes door on Oak Lawn

6. Hinsdale Central 21-2 (6)

• Jordan Williams' 16 kills bury Leyden

7. Neuqua Valley 25-2 (NR)

• Rob Bauer has big Benet tournament

8. St. Francis 25-4 (9)

• Junior Dan McGuire has a bigger week

9. St. Rita 15-7 (7)

• Libero Mike Newton is being missed

10. Sandburg 19-5 (10)

• Tyler Parks' 11 kills blast Bolingbrook

On the bubble: Addison Trail, Deerfield, Glenbard North, Libertyville, Loyola, Maine South, New Trier, St.Ignatius, Stevenson, Vernon Hills.