Southland men’s basketball rankings and player of the week

Thornton is at the top, while Oak Lawn and Stagg are next in the rankings. Eisenhower’s AJ Abrams was named player of the week.

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Records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1.Thornton 25-4 (2)

Meyoh Swansey and the Wildcats are seeking regional title No. 51 in program history.

2. Homewood-Flossmoor 26-4 (1)

Bryce Heard The Vikings hope the 65-63 loss to Bolingbrook is a wake-up call for the postseason.

3. Brass Brother 28-3 (3)

Cale Cosme and the Crusaders haven’t lost since a 55-46 overtime loss to DePaul on Jan. 19.

4.Marist 27-4 (4)

Stephen Brown and the RedHawks haven’t lost since a 65-47 loss to Brother Rice on Jan. 16.

5. Mount Carmel 26-5 (5)

northwest novice Angelo Ciaravino He was named the Outlaw Award winner in the Catholic League Blue.

6. Beecher 30-0 (6)

Zack Johnson and the Bobcats are poised for Class 2A postseason contention as the only undefeated team in Illinois.

7. De La Salle 20-11 (8)

Tavariyuan Williams and Meteors are warming up just in time for winter.

8. Rich County 22-7 (9)

Jamson Coulter and the Raptors head into the regional round on a seven-game winning streak.

9. Oakgrass 21-8 (NR)

Corey Lee He is the Spartans’ all-time assist leader in program history with 278 assists.

10. Stagg 19-11 (NR)

Eisenhower will be a tough opponent in regional semifinals Connor Williams and Chargers.

Player of the Week

senior forward A.J. Abrams In a 88-62 win over non-conference Hansberry, Eisenhower had 40 points, 20 rebounds, 8 steals and 7 assists. He also scored 16 of his 18 points in the second half of the South Suburban Red’s 62-54 loss to Oak Lawn.

Jeff Vorva is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.