Whoa. Lincoln-Way Central takes over the top spot from Marist and St. Laurence enters the rankings, while Mother McAuley’s Gen Condon is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 19-4 (2)
Mia Guide is guiding the Knights with a hot bat and solid play at third base.
2. Marist 19-2 (1)
Gianna Hillegonds strikes out 19 in tossing perfect game against Carmel.
3. Lockport 13-7 (4)
Morgan Spodarek delivers strong swings as Porters win four of their last five games.
4. Lincoln-Way West 10-7 (6)
Reese Rourke has 10 home runs and 30 RBIs out of the leadoff spot.
5. Andrew 17-4-1 (3)
Thunderbolts have tough week, but four homers bring total to 44 for the season.
6. Beecher 20-1 (9)
Ava Lorenzatti twirls a masterpiece for Bobcats against Lincoln-Way East.
7. Lemont 14-4 (10)
Avaree Taylor goes deep twice, produces seven RBIs.
8. Lincoln-Way East 15-8 (7)
Jessi Szafoni is not only carrying the pitching for Griffins but hits .462 for the week.
9. St. Laurence 11-6 (NR)
Aoibhe Landers and Hannah Marusarz both star on offense as Vikings stun Providence.
10 Providence 14-4 (5)
Celtics bounce back as Kailee O’Sullivan blanks Loyola.
Player of the Week
Senior outfielder Gen Condon goes 9-for-11 with two stolen bases and a fielding percentage of 1.000 for the Mighty Macs.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.