Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week

Lincoln-Way West takes over the top spot, while surging Lockport enters the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lincoln-Way West 4-0 (2)

Jackson Mansker steps up with seven RBIs in three games as Warriors continue to crush the ball.

2. Providence 2-1 (1)

Enzo Infelise hits grand slam as Celtics rebound from St. Charles North loss with 16-1 romp.

3. Brother Rice 3-1 (3)

Sophomore righty Brady Cunningham tosses five-inning no-hitter in 11-0 win over Oswego East.

4. St. Laurence 4-2 (6)

Senior outfielder Jonathan Medina Jr. helps Vikings go 2-2 at IMG Tournament in Florida.

5. Lincoln-Way Central 2-0 (9)

Luke Tingley stars as Knights open season with signature wins over Joliet Catholic and Marist.

6. Lincoln-Way East 5-0 (10)

Charlie Cosich delivers walk-off RBI single as Griffins rally for a 2-1 win over Wilmington.

7. Lemont 1-1-1 (4)

Shea Glotzbach leads his team to Florida this week for four games in Clearwater.

8. Reavis 3-2 (8)

Jonathan Liesen homers twice, drives in six runs for Rams in 18-3 blowout of Hinsdale South.

9. Lockport 4-1 (NR)

Joey DalPonte and two relievers hold Mount Carmel to one hit Saturday in 6-0 victory.

10. Mount Carmel 3-2 (5)

Notre Dame-bound Connor Elenteny throws four shutout innings in 6-0 win over Morgan Park.

Player of the Week

Senior outfielder/pitcher Conor Essenburg goes 7-for-8 with seven runs, four walks, five stolen bases, two home runs and eight RBIs over three wins for Lincoln-Way West. The Kentucky recruit also strikes out six and doesn’t allow a hit in three shutout innings of a 9-0 victory over Marist.

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