Rock-solid West Aurora stays in top spot, while red-hot South Elgin jumps into the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. West Aurora 21-5 (1)
Zach Toma throws complete game against Ridgewood, drives in five runs against Dundee-Crown.
2. Hampshire 24-7 (2)
Wilson Wemhoff develops into ace, goes 4-1 with a 1.09 ERA as Whip-Purs win seven straight.
3. Geneva 19-9 (3)
Vikings hit a lull, dropping back-to-back conference series against Batavia and Wheaton North.
4. South Elgin 17-9 (NR)
Storm are 15-1 in last 16 games, lead Upstate Eight Conference. Connor Lund is hitting .437.
5. Oswego 19-10 (5)
Tough times. Panthers get swept by Yorkville, drop first game against state-ranked Minooka.
6. Kaneland 16-9 (6)
Three-game sweep at hands of Morris puts Knights behind in Interstate Eight Conference race.
7. Marmion 17-11-1 (7)
Clutch two-run single by Charlie Schweiner completes wild comeback vs. Aurora Central Catholic.
8. St. Charles North 14-11 (8)
Ty Heimbuch drives in four runs as North Stars complete sweep against Glenbard North.
9. Waubonsie Valley 14-11 (9)
Seth Gilliland goes six innings as Warriors pick up series-opening win over Naperville Central.
10. Yorkville 14-11-1 (10)
Preston Regnier tosses six efficient innings in 1-0 win Monday over Oswego East to open series.
Player of the Week
Junior right-hander Josh Colaizzi tosses another gem as he turns into Bartlett’s ace. He strikes out 12 in 7 2/3 innings, allowing four hits without a walk in 2-1 over Wheaton Academy. He also goes 2-for-5 with a double.
Paul Johnson is a freelance reporter for The Beacon-News.
