With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 5-0 (1)
Emily Brecht went 3-for-3 against Buffalo Grove on Thursday to lift her batting average to a robust .828.
2. Carmel 5-0 (3)
Grace King hit .571 with four home runs and eight RBIs through the first four games of her career.
3. Warren 3-1 (2)
Nicolle Peter is playing a big role in her sophomore season for a team with several college-bound players.
4. Stevenson 3-0-1 (8)
The Patriots’ offense has produced 30 runs to fuel their strong start.
5. Wauconda 5-4 (4)
Bryn Lucht is leading the Bulldogs with a .621 average and has 14 RBIs and 11 runs scored.
6. Grant 5-4 (5)
Shelby Wasilewski is doing it all for the Bulldogs, leading them in nearly every offensive and pitching category.
7. Libertyville 4-5 (7)
Leadoff hitter Adriana Callahan, a sophomore, is setting the table for the Wildcats by hitting .452.
8. Mundelein 3-2 (10)
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The Mustangs built chemistry while playing tough competition on a trip to Tennessee during spring break.
9. Waukegan 1-1-1 (9)
Maggie Webster allowed one hit and struck out 14 in the Bulldogs’ win against Lake Forest on Monday.
10. Deerfield 2-1 (NR)
Tatum Danielewicz opened the season with a solid pitching performance to spark hope for the Warriors.
Antioch junior pitcher Jacey Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, is 3-0 with 29 strikeouts in 15 innings and is batting .545 with a home run and eight RBIs.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.
