Stevenson rises to No. 1, Warren and Antioch move up, Lake Zurich returns and Zion-Benton’s Ashlyn Totsch is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Stevenson 19-3 (2)
Sara Saiki is on a roll at the plate, batting .500 with six RBIs in four games, and makes a game-saving catch in the North Suburban Conference co-leader’s win against Mundelein.
2. Warren 14-5 (3)
Camryn Guldberg is on a roll in the circle, where she allowed one run and struck out 10 in the NSC co-leader’s win against Libertyville.
3. Mundelein 14-6 (1)
Kieley Tomas is having another strong season offensively for the Mustangs, batting .453 with seven doubles, five triples, 18 RBIs and 19 stolen bases.
4. Carmel 13-6 (4)
Grace Brown continues her season-long barrage for the Corsairs, batting .800 with three home runs in two games, but she’s also making stellar plays at shortstop.
5. Antioch 12-11 (6)
Sam Hillner hits .571 with a double, a home run, two RBIs, three runs scored and three stolen bases in two games for the Northern Lake County Conference leader.
6. Libertyville 14-7 (5)
Freshman Mckenna Weaver has been a breakout player for the Wildcats, batting .321 and complementing ace Taylor Higham in the circle.
7. Grant 14-9-1 (7)
Bri Lopez‘s power surge continues as she hits three home runs in the Bulldogs’ nonconference loss to Carmel.
8. Grayslake North 13-7 (8)
Alyson Alvarenga fuels the Knights’ offense for two games, batting .750 with five runs scored, and continues to play well at second base.
9. Grayslake Central 9-9 (9)
Angela Ayala hits .571 with two RBIs and three runs scored in two games for the Rams.
10. Lake Zurich 10-13-1 (NR)
Kendall Hull has been solid in the leadoff spot for the Bears, recording nine hits in four games, and consistent in the infield.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Zion-Benton junior Ashlyn Totsch bats .800 with two home runs and eight RBIs.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
