Providence and Lincoln-Way West move up, while Lemont joins rankings. Oak Forest’s Melanie Andrysiak is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 13-1 (1)
Mary Fortner walks it off with a double to finish conference sweep of Joliet Catholic.
2. Lincoln-Way Central 16-4 (2)
Florida State recruit Bella Dimitrijevic is one of area’s best power hitters with seven homers.
3. Andrew 16-2-1 (3)
Ana Cisek has been a defensive machine at second base for Thunderbolts.
4. Lockport 12-6 (4)
Brooke Keltner goes on a 6-for-8 tear for Porters with two home runs, including a grand slam.
5. Providence 11-3 (7)
Grace Golebiowski is now the program’s all-time stolen base leader for Celtics.
6. Lincoln-Way West 7-5 (9)
Olivia Calderone goes 3-for-4 with homer as Warriors continue upsurge vs. Lincoln-Way East.
7. Lincoln-Way East 12-6 (5)
Averi Vander Woude has big week with bat for Griffins, hitting .450 and scoring seven runs.
8. Sandburg 12-4 (8)
Senior pitcher Grace Fuller dominates in circle and hits even better at .522.
9. Beecher 14-1 (6)
Makenzie Johnson is a team leader for Bobcats with four triples and 24 RBIs.
10. Lemont 10-4 (NR)
Raegan Duncan and Allison Pawlowicz are in a friendly battle for the team lead in home runs.
Player of the Week
Junior pitcher Melanie Andrysiak records 26 strikeouts for Oak Forest across 12 innings against Richards, Evergreen Park and Bremen.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
