Lincoln-Way West takes over the top spot and Brother Rice enters the rankings, while Oak Forest’s Justin Gibbs is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way West 15-0 (2)
Wisconsin-Platteville-bound Dan Hodel steps up as Warriors rally from 7-0 deficit to top Stagg 8-7.
2. Joliet Catholic 15-2 (1)
Tennessee recruit Aidan Hayse pitches Hilltoppers to a pair of wins.
3. Providence 14-3 (3)
Senior outfielder Mitch Voltz heats up as Celtics score 65 runs over last five games, all wins.
4. St. Laurence 17-3 (4)
Senior right-hander Kannen Mosher allows just one run over 12 1/3 innings between two starts.
5. Lockport 11-5-1 (5)
Sophomore outfielder Nick Moerman scores winner as drama-loving Porters beat Oak Forest 6-5.
6. Andrew 14-4 (8)
Twins Caden and Nolan Kendall continue to impress as sophomores for Thunderbolts.
7. Oak Forest 16-3 (7)
Senior outfielder Mateo Gamboa, a three-sport athlete and Wisconsin-Oskosh recruit, leads way.
8. Sandburg 12-4 (6)
Junior outfielder Charlie Snoreck hits grand slam in 12-3 victory over Tinley Park.
9. St. Rita 12-7 (9)
Senior right-hander Louie Sisto throws eight-inning shutout in 1-0 win over St. Laurence.
10. Brother Rice 10-8 (NR)
Senior Casey Giemzik, a Heartland recruit, leads pitching staff for Crusaders.
Player of the Week
Junior utility player Justin Gibbs went 7-for-17 with six runs, two doubles, two homers and 11 RBIs over six games for Oak Forest. He also had 11 strikeouts and allowed just one earned run in six innings of an 8-4 win over Richards.
