Bobby Narang’s softball rankings and player of the week for Lake County

Grayslake Central and Stevenson move up as Carmel returns to the rankings.

TOP 10

With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Antioch 11-1 (1)

Aubrey Ultsch is on a tear for Class 3A’s top-ranked Sequoits, batting .625 with four doubles and six runs scored in her past three games.

2. Mundelein 11-0 (2)

Shae Johnson has allowed just 11 hits while striking out 35 batters for the Mustangs this season.

3. Warren 10-3 (3)

Wisconsin commit Hannah Conger has already hit seven home runs and racked up 22 RBIs for the Blue Devils this season.

4. Wauconda 10-5 (4)

Ellary Nick’s power surge has produced four home runs and nine RBIs for the Bulldogs in her past four games.

5. Grayslake Central 8-5 (6)

Emma Andrews is swinging a hot bat too. She hit .500 with four home runs and 10 RBIs for the Rams over the past week.

6. Stevenson 7-6 (7)

Jasmine Lucero is on a roll, as well, batting .636 with four doubles and six RBIs for the Patriots in the past week.

7. Libertyville 7-8 (5)

Lindsey Loizzo has been steady all season for the Wildcats in the leadoff spot, batting .333 with eight RBIs, and in center field.

8. Vernon Hills 6-8-1 (8)

Izzy Loiben has hit .621 with a grand slam and 12 RBIs in the past six games for the Cougars.

9. Lake Zurich 5-3 (9)

Catcher Maya Becich is keeping runners off base with her strong arm and has become an integral two-way player for the Bears.

10. Carmel 5-7 (NR)

Bella Cameron has been consistent in the circle for the Corsairs with a strong command of her pitches.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK

Vernon Hills senior first baseman/pitcher Morgan Hart didn’t make an error and hit .588 with two homers, including a grand slam, and three doubles in her past six games.

Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.

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