Libertyville rises in the rankings, and Antioch’s Jacey Schuler is the player of the week.
TOP 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 20-3 (1)
Kailyn Bockwoldt is an unsung player for the highly ranked Sequoits, batting .353 from the fifth spot in the order.
2. Mundelein 24-0 (2)
Freshman right fielder Lindsey Dasso shines in the Mustangs’ North Suburban Conference win against Warren, making three outstanding catches to end innings.
3. Warren 16-7 (3)
Nikki Peter bats .333 with three RBIs and two runs scored and records seven assists for the Blue Devils in the past week.
4. Stevenson 14-9 (4)
Samantha Gotschewski has been clutch in the circle for the Patriots, especially in relief appearances.
5. Wauconda 14-8 (5)
Ellary Nick, Alyssa Vodicka and Lesleigh Reimers lead a pitching staff with a 3.02 ERA.
6. Grayslake Central 10-10 (6)
Eliza Piggott is on a tear for the Rams, raising her batting average to .484 with 15 home runs, 39 RBIs and 28 runs scored.
7. Libertyville 12-13 (9)
Taylor Higham boosts her batting average to .443 and pitches a complete game in the Wildcats’ NSC win against Lake Zurich.
8. Lake Zurich 12-10-1 (7)
Maya Becich has been productive at the plate for the Bears late in the season, batting .381 with 10 RBIs in her past 16 at-bats.
9. Vernon Hills 12-13 (8)
Izzy Loiben has been a consistent force in the Cougars’ lineup, batting over .400 throughout the season.
10. Lakes 13-12 (10)
The Eagles have the potential to build momentum in the final week of the regular season.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Antioch senior pitcher Jacey Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, records 24 strikeouts to surpass 1,000 for her career while going 2-0 with a save and a 0.46 ERA in her past 15 innings.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
