Lake Zurich makes a move in the rankings, and player of the week Shae Johnson leads unbeaten Mundelein to three wins in one day.
TOP 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 17-3 (1)
Jadynn Ruiz and Claire Schuyler are playing excellent defense for the Sequoits, robbing batters of several hits.
2. Mundelein 22-0 (2)
Karina Benes has a .557 on-base percentage from the second spot in the Mustangs’ order.
3. Warren 16-5 (3)
Katie Monroe is playing stellar defense behind the plate and has delivered several timely hits.
4. Stevenson 12-8-2 (4)
Freshman Jasmine Lucero is batting .529 over the past week, including two big hits during the Patriots’ 6-5 win against Schaumburg on Saturday.
5. Wauconda 14-7 (5)
Alyssa Vodicka is batting .571 with two homers and seven RBIs in her past five games for the Bulldogs.
6. Grayslake Central 10-9 (6)
Annie Wolff has been red-hot for the Rams, batting .625 with 10 hits and four home runs in the past week.
7. Lake Zurich 10-8-1 (8)
Alli Koelper is hitting .421 with seven RBIs in her past four games for the Bears.
8. Vernon Hills 9-11-1 (7)
Morgan Hart is hitting .530 with three home runs, 32 RBIs and 10 stolen bases for the Cougars this season.
9. Libertyville 9-13 (9)
Zoe Kinsella hits .727 with nine RBIs during a three-game stretch for the Wildcats.
10. Lakes 12-12 (10)
Lakes’ offense fuels two wins in the past three games, putting up 29 combined runs against Glenbrook North and Round Lake.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Sophomore pitcher Shae Johnson strikes out 27 over 13 innings in two of unbeaten Mundelein’s three victories on Saturday and goes 5-for-5 with two homers, a double and five RBIs against Johnsburg.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
