Lincoln-Way West, Lockport and Sandburg move up, while Oak Forest and St. Rita enter the rankings. Providence’s Cooper Eggert is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Joliet Catholic 11-1 (1)
Lucas Grant emerges as tough left-handed starting pitcher for the Hilltoppers.
2. Lincoln-Way West 11-0 (3)
Kansas State recruit Conor Essenburg strikes out 13 in 7-1 win over Lincoln-Way East.
3. Providence 9-2 (2)
Oklahoma recruit Enzo Infelise heats up with two homers, six RBIs over last three games.
4. St. Laurence 14-1 (4)
Parkland commit Matthew Carrano drives in eight runs as Vikings go 4-0 in Florida.
5. Lockport 8-4-1 (6)
Sophomore Trace Schaaf shuts down Stagg in 4-1 win for Porters.
6. Sandburg 10-2 (9)
Junior shortstop AJ Macak sparks Eagles from leadoff spot.
7. Oak Forest 11-2 (NR)
Junior lefty Justin Gibbs shuts down Lemont as Bengals roll to 11-1 win.
8. Andrew 11-4 (7)
Jack LoConte and Caden Kendall combine for no-hitter against Homewood-Flossmoor.
9. St. Rita 10-5 (NR)
Senior outfielder Anthony Sarro leads Mustangs on four-game winning streak.
10. Lemont 6-4 (8)
Shea Glotzbach, Cannon Madej throw back-to-back gems in wins over Mount Carmel, Reavis.
Player of the Week
Junior outfielder Cooper Eggert went 7-for-14 with eight runs, two doubles, a triple, two home runs and five RBIs over five games for Providence. He also pitched four innings, allowing one run, in a 5-1 win over Trinity of Kentucky.
