With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Yorkville 28-1 (1)
Foxes win third straight conference title but have bigger goals as top seed in sectional.
2. St. Charles North 18-5 (2)
North Stars tune up for state title defense with championship game rematch at Marist.
3. St. Charles East 16-9-1 (9)
Records can be deceiving. Tough schedule has prepared Saints for postseason.
4. Newark 27-1 (4)
Senior Kaitlyn Schofield, friends knock off Class 3A Sterling (20-8) to prepare for playoffs.
5. South Elgin 20-4-1 (8)
Hannah Harms hits fifth homer as Storm gears up for regional with St. Charles East.
6. Oswego East 19-10 (6)
Kenzie Gatz, Wolves have Oswego’s number but challenging playoff path awaits.
7. Oswego 22-9 (3)
Panthers need to regroup but should be factor in Class 4A sectional they host.
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8. Naperville North 18-6 (7)
DuPage Valley Conference champs will test host in Class 4A Oswego East Regional final.
9. Benet 16-9 (5)
No place like home for Redwings, who are top threat in Class 3A Benedictine Sectional.
10. Bartlett 19-7 (10)
Look for offensive fireworks from the Hawks in regional final at Lake Park .
Junior pitcher Grace Hautzinger scattered five hits in a 2-1 win over DuKane Conference leader St. Charles North, then followed it up with an 18-strikeout perfect game in 8-0 win over Batavia.
