Bobby Narang’s final softball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Antioch 26-1 (1)

Jadynn Ruiz, a freshman, hit a walk-off two-run homer to beat Wauconda on Tuesday and secure the Northern Lake County Conference title for the Sequoits.

2. Carmel 20-3 (2)

Aly Krogman struck out 15 and gave up only one run over 10 innings in two appearances.

3. Warren 22-6 (3)

Catcher Ally Badgley, who is hitting .382 with 20 RBIs, has thrown out 11 runners.

4. Mundelein 24-4 (4)

Sophia Zepeda hit .833 and picked up the pitching victories, striking out 20 and allowing three hits, in two wins.

5. Libertyville 21-11 (5)

Adriana Callahan had seven hits, including three home runs, and eight RBIs in three games.

6. Wauconda 23-9 (6)

Alyssa Vodicka had seven hits and five RBIs at the plate and struck out 11 batters over 9 ⅔ innings in the circle.

7. Stevenson 13-9-1 (7)

Abbie Lewis is a player to watch for the Patriots next season.

8. Grant 13-14 (8)

The Bulldogs routed Round Lake to snap a three-game losing streak against tough competition.

9. Grayslake Central 9-12 (9)

Kate Davies, a freshman, had five hits and five RBIs in two games.

10. Vernon Hills 13-20 (NR)

Morgan Hart is hitting .552 with three triples, two home runs and 11 RBIs in May.

Antioch junior pitcher Jacey Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, went 3-0 with a save and struck out 45 in 23 innings in the circle while hitting .438 with a double, a triple and her third grand slam of the season.

Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.