Lake Zurich starts the season at the top, but North Suburban Conference rival Libertyville could make a push.

TOP 10 TEAMS

1. Lake Zurich (24-8): The Bears begin the season with a typically challenging early schedule but have plenty of experience for it. Senior forward Alex Nowak-Tice (Winona State), senior guard Leah Gilbertson (Ferris State) and senior guard Layne Nordstrom, all varsity veterans, lead the way for the North Suburban Conference contender.

2. Libertyville (28-6): Junior guard Lily Fisher , a major Division I prospect, is the headline returnee in Lake County after averaging 12.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.9 steals for the NSC champion Wildcats last season. Senior guard Ella Pawelczyk, senior forward Caitlyn Griffith, junior guard KateRyan Castro and jun

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