Tony Baranek

Delaney Purtill was a steady leader on the court Wednesday for the Celtics in a 25-23, 17-25, 25-17 win over Andrew.

Providence uses hot start to break into rankings, while Oak Lawn continues unbeaten ways.

Morgan Kozlowski was the best player on the floor Monday for Lincoln-Way Central in a 25-14, 21-25, 25-11 win over Crete-Monee.

Izabella Kowalczyk leads host Lemont in a 25-21, 25-14 South Suburban Conference crossover victory over Richards.

Cali Tierney was quite the authority Tuesday night for the Celtics in a 19-25, 25-17, 25-16 victory over Lincoln-Way West.

Lincoln-Way East upsets Marist, while Mother McAuley moves into top spot after dominating in tourney action.

Maryam Hussein was a star in the middle Wednesday as Oak Lawn took a 25-23, 25-10 nonconference win over Stagg.

The Memphis recruit led the Mighty Macs in their season opener with eight kills, six digs, eight service points and three aces.

As a junior last season, Bella Bullington had 482 kills, 281 digs, 46 aces and 75 blocks for RedHawks. Those are "wow" numbers.

Marist begins in top spot, but keep an eye on reigning Class 4A state champion Mother McAuley and upstart Homewood-Flossmoor.