Paul Johnson’s Aurora, Elgin, Naperville baseball rankings and player of the week

With records through Sunday.

1. Naperville Central 1-1

Redhawks split pair of games in Illinois before heading to Gulf Shores, Alabama.

2. Jacobs 2-1

Golden Eagles pick up tough wins over Prospect and Hersey in first two games of season.

3. St. Charles East 0-0

Saints are still waiting to make season debut with a wealth of returning players.

4. Oswego 3-2

Panthers bounce back from an 0-2 start with three straight wins.

5. Neuqua Valley 1-0

Peter Pipikios prevails in relief as Wildcats win season opener over Hinsdale Central.

6. Benet 0-1

After losing opener to Oswego, Redwings have six games on tap in South Carolina.

7. Hampshire 1-1

Louisville recruit Anthony Karbowski tosses one hitter in three innings to top Larkin 16-3.

8. St. Charles North 1-1

Parker Reinke had a double, homer and five RBIs in 8-2 win over South Elgin at Judson.

9. Harvest Christian 3-0

Sam Rohlfing goes 6-for-10 with eight runs, three doubles and eight RBIs.

10. Kaneland 1-1

Knights bounce back from opening loss to Harvest with 9-6 win at Wheaton Academy.

Junior outfielder Brady Gilroy hits two homers, adds a double and produces five RBIs as Burlington Central splits pair of games.

Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.