Tony Baranek’s Daily Southtown softball rankings and player of the week

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lemont 4-0 (1)

So this team is only about pitching? Guess again. Avaree Taylor is a grand slam contributor.

2. Marist 9-1 (2)

Can Isabel Cunnea be stopped? Not this week, with four home runs and eight RBIs.

3. Lincoln-Way East 7-1 (3)

Maddie Raske gets on base a lot and rarely stays put. She creates havoc.

4. St. Laurence 6-1 (5)

Norah Burke ends 1-0 win over Illiana Christian by nailing would-be base stealer at third.

5. Andrew 11-1 (6)

Kathleen Hester really brings it, striking out 19 and allowing one earned run in two wins.

6. Lincoln-Way West 7-3 (7)

Leadoff hitter Ava Murphy tops the team in runs, producing 15 in just 10 games.

7. Lincoln-Way Central 5-3 (8)

Josie Jager continues to emerge as a rally starter for the Knights.

8. Lockport 9-3 (4)

Rough week for Porters but Addison Foster keeps them competitive, going 8-for-16.

9. Oak Forest 7-1 (9)

Hailey Wesner’s resiliency in bouncing back against Richards was remarkable.

10. Marian Catholic 11-0 (NR)

Kayden Porter is putting up big numbers for Spartans, batting .513 with 21 RBIs.

Senior catcher Molly Marquardt went 11-for-19 with five home runs and 13 RBIs for Lincoln-Way West. Four homers came in consecutive games.