Phil Brozynski's Top 10 volleyball teams

(With record and preseason rank)

1. Benet 5-0 (1)

Ariana Mankus, Redwings edge Hinsdale Central twice.

2. Downers Grove South 2-0 (2)

Jessica McNellis helps Mustangs tame Mother McAuley.

3. Naperville Central 1-0 (3)

Emily McGee, Redhawks face challenge at Prairie Ridge.

4. St. Charles East 7-0 (7)

Veteran Saints conquer St. Francis at Early Bird Classic.

5. Naperville North 6-0 (NR)

Audrey Wilson, Huskies stymie Rosary at Plainfield North.

6. Lemont 3-0 (8)

Jenna Litoborski and company dominate Lyons Quad.

7. Joliet Catholic 8-0 (NR)

Annemarie Hickey powers Angels to Geneva invite crown.

8. Mother McAuley 1-1 (4)

Mighty Macs need a healthy Jessica Falk to contend.

9. St. Francis 5-1 (5)

Meg VonderHaar, Spartans fall short at Early Bird.

10. Geneva 5-1 (10)

Host Vikings extend Joliet Catholic in tournament final.

Other teams to watch: Chicago Christian, Crystal Lake South, Hampshire, Hinsdale Central, Immaculate Conception, Marian Central, Oak Forest, Providence, Rosary, Sandburg.