St. Charles East takes over the top spot and Bartlett enters the rankings, while Newark’s Kodi Rizzo is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. St. Charles East 2-0 (5)
Senior third baseman Katelyn Morgan jumps out to fast start with homer, two doubles, five RBIs.
2. Oswego East 2-1 (2)
Senior outfielder Finley Anderson has .700 on-base percentage with three hits, five walks.
3. Yorkville 2-2 (1)
Senior first baseman Jensen Krantz, a Purdue recruit, and sophomore Kayla Kersting hit homers.
4. Oswego 1-1 (4)
Four-hit game from Rikka Ludvigson lifts Panthers past Downers Grove South.
5. South Elgin 2-2 (3)
Ava McDaniel comes up with with three hits, three RBIs in opener at Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
6. West Aurora 2-0 (7)
Junior shortstop Sara Tarr shows off power for Blackhawks against Waubonsie Valley.
7. Newark 4-0 (9)
Senior pitcher Kodi Rizzo strikes out 13 in each of her two wins.
8. Aurora Central Catholic 4-1 (8)
Junior first baseman Ashley Moore goes on a tear with 12 hits, including two homers.
9. Bartlett 4-2 (NR)
Twin sisters Olivia and Lauren Liguori, both Hillsdale recruits, pace Hawks in early going.
10. St. Charles North 0-0 (6)
Weather postponements leave senior pitcher Paige Murray and North Stars on hold.
Player of the Week
Senior pitcher Kodi Rizzo comes out of the gate strong for Newark. The Wisconsin-Stevens Point recruit stopped Aurora Central Catholic on four hits in a 6-1 win and then threw a no-hitter against Batavia in a 2-1 win. She struck out 13 in each game.
