Sun-Times boys volleyball rankings

(Last week's ranking in parentheses)

1. Wheaton Warrenville South 27-4 (2)

• Joe Kelly has his foot on the gas pedal

2. Marist 26-5 (5)

• Dave Nelson only bright spot vs. WWS

3. Buffalo Grove 23-4 (3)

• Nick Baronti stars in MSL East clincher

4. Glenbard East 25-1 (1)

• Piecemeal lineup no match for Tigers

5. Neuqua Valley 28-2 (7)

• Grant Hedrick is a very special senior

6. Hinsdale Central 22-2 (6)

• Remaining schedule will provide test

7. Glenbrook North 26-4 (4)

• Nick Riley's boys take big step back

8. St. Francis 25-5 (8)

• Dan Metzler must step up down stretch

9. New Trier 23-8 (NR)

• Libero Simon Holstein cleans up

10. Sandburg 25-6 (10)

• Tyler Parks' 10 kills for naught vs. LWE

On the bubble: Addison Trail, Lake Park, Libertyville, Lincoln-Way East, Loyola, Morton, St. Ignatius, St. Rita, Stevenson, Vernon Hills