Mother McAuley has jumped in this week’s MaxPreps Top 25 high school volleyball rankings after a hard-fought win over rival Marist in a Chicago showdown. The victory gave the Mustangs a major boost in the national poll and sent a clear message about their title ambitions. Rivalry matches like this one often shape how the rest of the season plays out. Volleyball fans in Chicago and beyond are watching closely as the postseason picture comes into focus.