After a run of upsets, Marist moves back into the top spot, while Sandburg and Shepard join the rankings. Andrew’s MaTaia Lawson is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 9-1 (2)
Bree Hanik hits four home runs in last five games for RedHawks.
2. Lincoln-Way Central 11-2 (3)
Junior Teagan Berkshire jumps to top of batting order with five doubles and six stolen bases.
3. Andrew 12-1-1 (6)
Kaidence Bruno blasts huge three-run homer for Thunderbolts against Lockport.
4. Lockport 9-4 (5)
Kelcie McGraw is already at 113 strikeouts this season for the Porters.
5. Lincoln-Way East 9-4 (1)
Griffins hit a bump in the road, but Mackenzie Bacha gets hot with .467 week.
6. Beecher 9-0 (7)
Kevin Hayhurst records his 600th career coaching victory.
7. Providence 6-3 (10)
Kailee O’Sullivan, a hittting and pitcher leader for Celtics, commits to Fairleigh Dickinson.
8. Sandburg 10-2 (NR)
Zoe Jeanes is cruising along with a torrid .667 batting average for Eagles.
9. Lincoln-Way West 5-4 (4)
Sophomore catcher Reese Forsythe is leading all Warriors with .550 batting average.
10. Shepard 5-3 (NR)
Newcomer Meghan Potenza is crushing the ball and playing a solid third base for Astros.
Player of the Week
Junior shortstop MaTaia Lawson lifts Andrew to a 9-8 walk-off victory over Lincoln-Way East and adds a homer and a triple in a 4-2 win over Lockport.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.