Lincoln-Way West and Oak Forest move up, while Providence joins rankings topped by Marist.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Marist 1-0 (1)
Freshman Maddie Rogers hits first career home run in 3-0 win over Naperville Central.
2. Lincoln-Way Central 1-0 (2)
Lisabella Dimitrijevic a big hit in opener for Knights with a double and a grand slam.
3. Lincoln-Way West 3-0 (4)
Warriors are averaging a whopping 15 runs a game.
4. Andrew 2-1 (3)
Clare Hester fires one-hitter for Thunderbolts in 8-0 victory over Joliet West.
5. Lockport 1-0 (5)
Kelcie McGraw has Plainfield North swinging and missing with 16 strikeouts in 5-1 win.
6. Lincoln-Way East 3-0 (6)
Audrey Bullock is red hot out of the box for Griffins at 7-for-9 with 2 home runs.
7. Beecher 0-0 (7)
Can Ava Lorenzatti top the 300 mark in strikeouts for Bobcats?
8. Shepard 1-0 (8)
Abbie Statham-Ball goes 4-for-4 for Astros in season-opening 7-0 victory over H-F.
9. Oak Forest 1-0 (10)
At this rate, Imani Hogan should easily exceed 10 home runs and 30 RBIs.
10. Providence 1-0 (NR)
Bella Olszta homers among three hits in season-opening 13-10 win over Wilmington.
Player of the Week
Wisconsin-Parkside recruit Melanie Andrysiak starts senior season with 15-strikeout performance for Oak Forest in a 9-0 victory over Mother McAuley.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
