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

On a roll, Brother Rice maintains grip on top spot, while Lockport leaps into the rankings.

Top 10

With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Brother Rice 29-2 (1)

Brady Cunningham leads Crusaders to sweep of St. Laurence for Catholic League Blue title.

2. St. Laurence 26-5 (2)

Daniel Coyle and Vikings get another shot at Brother Rice in Friday’s Do It Stevie’s Way semifinal.

3. Lemont 24-5-1 (3)

Shea Glotzbach tosses a six-inning perfect game in a 10-0 victory over Romeoville.

4. Lincoln-Way West 22-7 (4)

Warriors sweep Lincoln-Way Central. Even better? Lucas Acevedo returns from injury.

5. Providence 22-11 (9)

Cooper Eggert and the Celtics get back on track just in time with a 5-0 week.

6. Lockport 20-10 (NR)

Trace Schaaf and four other Porter pitchers shut down Lincoln-Way East in two-game sweep.

7. Lincoln-Way East 21-9 (5)

Griffins lose five straight but conference title still in play when they take on Sandburg this week.

8. Lincoln-Way Central 15-10 (6)

Peyton Ablin hits pinch-hit three-run homer for Knights in an 8-2 victory over Andrew.

9. Sandburg 20-9 (7)

Nick Morsovillo drives in three runs to lead the Eagles to a 10-6 win over Marist.

10. Richards 20-6 (10)

Jason Campbell throws five-inning no-hitter with eight strikeouts in 10-0 win over Bremen.

Player of the Week

Junior outfielder Sammy Atkinson goes 11-for-18 with 11 runs, three doubles, two homers and six RBIs over five games, all wins for Providence.

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