Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 15-0 (1)
Eden Echevarria smacked a two-run walk-off homer to beat Grant on Tuesday and keep the Sequoits unbeaten.
2. Carmel 10-1 (2)
Camryn Rapplean is providing quality at-bats in clutch situations and playing well in center field.
3. Stevenson 6-3-1 (7)
The Patriots’ impressive wins against Conant and Waukegan spark hope for a run at the North Suburban Conference title.
4. Warren 11-5 (4)
Kaitlyn Weidemann is sparking the offense from the leadoff spot, finishing with seven hits last week, and playing solid defensively.
5. Libertyville 11-7 (6)
Makayla Boone, a consistent force in the third spot in the order, has six home runs and 18 RBIs.
6. Wauconda 10-6 (3)
Bryn Lucht had four hits, including two home runs, and five RBIs in losses to Barrington and Carmel.
7. Mundelein 11-3 (5)
Freshman shortstop Casey Vyverman is showing off her defensive skills to help a young pitching staff.
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8. Grant 9-7 (8)
Tara Levernier is contributing with timely hits and consistent work on the mound.
9. Deerfield 3-3 (10)
Some tough games will test the Warriors later this month.
10. Grayslake Central 3-5 (NR)
Freshmen Kate Davies and Angela Ayala have shown tremendous improvement, especially at the plate.
Player of the Week
Grayslake Central junior catcher Eliza Piggott went 6-for-11 with two home runs, two doubles, six RBIs and five runs scored in three games.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.