Dec. 08--Records through Sunday; previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Montini 7-0 (1)
Six wins by 35 points or more.
2. Fremd 8-0 (3)
Impressive win against nationally ranked Incarnate Word (Mo.) on Saturday.
3. New Trier 6-0 (4)
Balanced scoring key to undefeated start.
4. Young 4-1 (2)
Isabelle Spingola playing well for Dolphins.
5. Hersey 8-0 (8)
Strong effort in double-digit win against St. Charles North.
6. Homewood-Flossmoor 3-0 (7)
Big matchup against Lincoln-Way East on Saturday.
7. Huntley 8-0 (9)
Team defense fueling Red Raiders early in the season.
8. Morgan Park 6-1 (15)
Shocking blowout win at Benet.
9. Marshall 7-1 (16)
Knocked off Marist and Trinity last week.
10. Trinity 4-3 (5)
Emotional time for the Blazers.
11. Benet 7-1 (6)
At Marian Catholic in key showdown on Wednesday.
12. Burlington Central 5-0 (14)
Rockets have not been tested yet this season.
13. Geneva 5-1 (11)
Nice rebound wins against Bartlett and Streamwood.
14. Joliet Catholic 3-1 (10)
Tough test against improving Kenwood squad on Saturday.
15. Evanston 7-1 (12)
Five-point defeat to talented Rock Island team on Saturday.
16. Marist 7-1 (13)
Julia Ruzevich off to a solid start.
17. Antioch 9-0 (17)
Amy Reiser averaging 17.6 points, 7 rebounds and 4 steals per game.
18. Batavia 6-1 (NR)
Hannah Frazier lighting up the scoreboard.
19. Kenwood 8-2 (NR)
Key test against Joliet Catholic on Saturday.
20. Loyola 5-1 (NR)
Beat Joliet Catholic on Saturday.
On the verge: Bogan 4-3, Glenbard North 5-2, Hinsdale South 5-2, Lincoln-Way West 6-1, Marian Catholic 3-2.
Bob Narang is a freelance reporter for the Chicago Tribune.
