Joliet Catholic takes over the top spot from Providence, while Lockport, Andrew and Lemont enter rankings. Evergreen Park’s Tyler Kummer is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Joliet Catholic 4-0 (3)
Heartland recruit Jake Gimbel shuts down Edwardsville in battle of 2023 state champs.
2. Providence 1-0 (1)
Bradley recruit Jackson Smith homers in season-opening 16-5 win over Joliet Central.
3. Lincoln-Way West 3-0 (8)
Illinois-Chicago recruit Lucas Acevedo starts spring strong with bat and arm.
4. St. Laurence 3-1 (5)
Minnesota recruit Jameson Martin sparks Vikings from leadoff spot.
5. Lincoln-Way East 3-1 (4)
Missouri recruit Justyn Hart, a transfer from Marian Catholic, shows he can be impactful addition.
6. Lockport 3-0-1 (NR)
Heartland recruit Dylan Nagle leads Porters to rout of St. Rita.
7. Andrew 5-0 (NR)
Murray State recruit Jackson Ugo shuts down Mount Carmel with 10 strikeouts.
8. Lincoln-Way Central 2-1 (6)
Morton recruit Joe Zietara throws five-inning perfect game against Bishop McNamara.
9. Evergreen Park 4-0 (10)
Concordia Wisconsin recruit Jack Hughes helps Mustangs score 59 runs in four games.
10. Lemont 1-0 (NR)
Parkland recruit Max Michalak delivers the goods in win over Sandburg.
Player of the Week
Senior catcher Tyler Kummer, a Loras commit, went 6-for-8 with six runs, a home run and nine RBIs over three games, all wins for Evergreen Park.