Steve Reaven’s high school boys basketball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Libertyville, Grayslake Central and Vernon Hills move up as Carmel enters the rankings.

TOP 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Warren 11-1 (1)

Jaxson Davis’ legend continues to grow after he scores a career-high 51 points in the Blue Devils’ win over Kenwood in the Big Dipper Tournament final.

2. Waukegan 11-4 (2)

Carter Newsome and Jaali Love are named all-tournament as the Bulldogs win their second straight title at Elgin.

3. Deerfield 11-4 (3)

Chase Arenberg scores in double figures twice at Wheeling, where the Warriors finish as the runners-up.

4. Stevenson 10-3 (4)

Quinton Frakes also scores in double figures twice at Wheeling, where the Patriots finish third.

5. Libertyville 8-4 (6)

Nick Baker scores in double figures three times at Wheeling, posting a career-high 25 points in the Wildcats’ win over St. Viator.

6. Wauconda 8-4 (5)

Also at Wheeling, Leo Brinias records a 5.5 assists-to-turnover ratio in the Bulldogs’ four games.

7. Grayslake Central 9-5 (10)

Alex Granville is named all-tournament at Jacobs after averaging 16.0 points for the Rams.

8. Vernon Hills 11-4 (9)

Brady Larsen is named all-tournament at Maine East after averaging 12.0 points and 4.0 rebounds despite a black eye, a sprained ankle, the flu and strep throat.

9. Grant 6-5 (8)

Jayden Smith averages 9.0 points on 58% shooting and 9.0 rebounds in the Bulldogs’ four games at Jacobs.

10. Carmel 6-8 (NR)

Ethan Matz is averaging 17.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 3.0 steals for the Corsairs this season.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Libertyville senior forward Bryce Wegrzyn averages 33.3 points in four games at the Wheeling Hardwood Classic, scoring a school-record 56 points against Oak Forest and setting the tournament record with 133 points.

Steve Reaven is a freelance reporter.

https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/05/lake-county-high-school-boys-basketball-rankings-player-of-the-week/