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.
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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.
