Mother McAuley's Upset Win Over St. Charles East Sends Ripples Through Super 25 Rankings
In a stunning display of physicality and determination, Mother McAuley knocked off top-ranked St. Charles East 58-49 at the Coach Kipp Hoopsfest at Maine West. The win sent shockwaves through the Illinois high school girls basketball landscape, particularly within the Super 25 rankings.
The Saints' victory was fueled by a standout performance from sophomore Ava Little, who scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds while showing impressive defensive prowess. "We had a lot of momentum coming into this game after beating Providence and DePaul Prep last week," said Little, highlighting the team's ability to overcome adversity.
Mother McAuley's defense was also instrumental in containing St. Charles East sophomore forward Brooklyn Schilb, who scored 28 points but struggled with her usual high motor. "Little can defend one through five," coach Curtis Lewis praised his sophomore, emphasizing the team's newfound defensive confidence.
Senior guard Quinn Arundel added to the win with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, cementing her status as Mother McAuley's engine. The team's collective effort has left many wondering if they're a force to be reckoned with, especially in light of their 'chip on their shoulder' mentality heading into the game.
Benet continued its dominance, while junior guard Ava Mersinger impressed with a standout defensive performance against Glenbrook South. Prospect junior forward Zoe Black shattered her program record for points with 42, and Loyola Academy maintained its top spot despite losing a close match to Galesburg.
As the season wears on, teams will continue to rise and fall within the Super 25 rankings. With Mother McAuley's win over St. Charles East, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season, with many questions still unanswered about the top contenders.
Here are the current Super 25 rankings:
1. Benet (18-1)
2. Loyola Academy (20-2)
3. Naperville Central (18-3)
4. Nazareth (17-3)
5. Waubonsie Valley (19-1)
6. Kenwood (18-4)
7. Mother McAuley (15-4)
8. Fremd (18-3)
9. DePaul Prep (17-3)
10. Downers Grove North (20-2)
11. Marist (18-5)
12. Providence (19-3)
13. Carmel (17-6)
14. Glenbard West (18-3)
15. Libertyville (16-3)
Keep an eye on these teams as the season unfolds, and don't be surprised if Mother McAuley's impressive win over St. Charles East is a harbinger of great things to come.
In a stunning display of physicality and determination, Mother McAuley knocked off top-ranked St. Charles East 58-49 at the Coach Kipp Hoopsfest at Maine West. The win sent shockwaves through the Illinois high school girls basketball landscape, particularly within the Super 25 rankings.
The Saints' victory was fueled by a standout performance from sophomore Ava Little, who scored 12 points and grabbed six rebounds while showing impressive defensive prowess. "We had a lot of momentum coming into this game after beating Providence and DePaul Prep last week," said Little, highlighting the team's ability to overcome adversity.
Mother McAuley's defense was also instrumental in containing St. Charles East sophomore forward Brooklyn Schilb, who scored 28 points but struggled with her usual high motor. "Little can defend one through five," coach Curtis Lewis praised his sophomore, emphasizing the team's newfound defensive confidence.
Senior guard Quinn Arundel added to the win with 19 points, seven rebounds, and three steals, cementing her status as Mother McAuley's engine. The team's collective effort has left many wondering if they're a force to be reckoned with, especially in light of their 'chip on their shoulder' mentality heading into the game.
Benet continued its dominance, while junior guard Ava Mersinger impressed with a standout defensive performance against Glenbrook South. Prospect junior forward Zoe Black shattered her program record for points with 42, and Loyola Academy maintained its top spot despite losing a close match to Galesburg.
As the season wears on, teams will continue to rise and fall within the Super 25 rankings. With Mother McAuley's win over St. Charles East, the stage is set for an exciting second half of the season, with many questions still unanswered about the top contenders.
Here are the current Super 25 rankings:
1. Benet (18-1)
2. Loyola Academy (20-2)
3. Naperville Central (18-3)
4. Nazareth (17-3)
5. Waubonsie Valley (19-1)
6. Kenwood (18-4)
7. Mother McAuley (15-4)
8. Fremd (18-3)
9. DePaul Prep (17-3)
10. Downers Grove North (20-2)
11. Marist (18-5)
12. Providence (19-3)
13. Carmel (17-6)
14. Glenbard West (18-3)
15. Libertyville (16-3)
Keep an eye on these teams as the season unfolds, and don't be surprised if Mother McAuley's impressive win over St. Charles East is a harbinger of great things to come.
i mean, st charles east was like the top dog for so long and now they got taken down by mother mc auley... thats gotta be good for the league overall 
but its also kinda scary thinking about all these other teams that could take them down in the future 
benet is still looking strong tho 
gotta keep an eye on prospect zoey black too she shattered her record 
. Like, who really cares about the top teams? Can we talk about some other fads instead? 
just saw that Mother McAuley beat St Charles East in such an epic way! 
their sophomore Ava Little is literally unstoppable 
and I'm loving the chip on their shoulder mentality, it's like they're fueled by determination alone 
but I'm here for it, it's gonna be an exciting second half of the season! 
omg did u see that game?! mother mcauleys totally gave st charles east a run for their money! 
. i'm not surprised momca's been making waves in the super 25 rankings tho, they've had some impressive wins already 
benet's still looking strong but momca's definitely got the momentum now 
let's see how they keep it up! 
coach Curtis Lewis must be so proud. benet's still killing it too 
loyola academy's on top spot for now but mother mcauley's win over st charles east is definitely giving everyone pause 
. Can't wait to see what they do next 
. And props to Quinn Arundel for keeping it going like a machine 
. With Benet and Loyola holding down the fort, this could get interesting 
. Will Mother McAuley be able to keep their momentum? Stay tuned! 
and btw, what's up with St Charles East's Brooklyn Schilb not being able to keep her usual speed? 
anyway, i'm low-key loving Mother McAuley's underdog story rn... 
Curtis Lewis must be hiding something in his coaching manual or something 
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. Can't wait to see how this shakes out over the rest of the season! 
super 25 rankings are gonna get interesting 
benet is still looking strong too 