Hampshire takes over top spot and West Aurora moves closer, while Yorkville enters rankings,
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Hampshire 17-6 (2)
Caden Scheider tosses complete game, gets three hits as Whip-Purs even series with Huntley.
2. West Aurora 16-2 (3)
Oscar Alexander and Henry Hinkle hit two-run homers as Blackhawks outlast South Elgin 5-4.
3. Geneva 16-5 (4)
Mason Bruesch hits go-ahead homer, drives in three runs as Vikings roll past Glenbard North.
4. Oswego 16-5 (1)
Panthers run into first rough patch of the season, dropping four straight games.
5. Kaneland 14-4 (6)
Knights erupt at plate, scoring 58 runs in past four games to push winning streak to five straight.
6. Marmion 12-8-1 (7)
Luke Young tosses four scoreless innings to beat Loyola. Cadets are 3-0 in Catholic League.
7. Burlington Central 10-9 (5)
Cold streak for Rockets continues with loss to McHenry. Now 1-4 in last five games.
8. St. Charles East 10-8 (9)
Known for bat and arm, Xavier recruit Joey Arend is also up to 17 stolen bases.
9. St. Charles North 8-6 (10)
Keaton Reinke and Matt Ritchie drive in three runs apiece as North Stars sweep Batavia.
10. Yorkville 10-8-1 (NR)
Foxes were hottest team in area, winning six straight, before Monday’s loss to Minooka.
Player of the Week
Nolan Hooper strikes out 10 as Yorkville Christian knocks off defending Class 1A state champion Ottawa Marquette 7-5.
Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.