Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 26-1 (1)
Jadynn Ruiz, a freshman, hit a walk-off two-run homer to beat Wauconda on Tuesday and secure the Northern Lake County Conference title for the Sequoits.
2. Carmel 20-3 (2)
Aly Krogman struck out 15 and gave up only one run over 10 innings in two appearances.
3. Warren 22-6 (3)
Catcher Ally Badgley, who is hitting .382 with 20 RBIs, has thrown out 11 runners.
4. Mundelein 24-4 (4)
Sophia Zepeda hit .833 and picked up the pitching victories, striking out 20 and allowing three hits, in two wins.
5. Libertyville 21-11 (5)
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Adriana Callahan had seven hits, including three home runs, and eight RBIs in three games.
6. Wauconda 23-9 (6)
Alyssa Vodicka had seven hits and five RBIs at the plate and struck out 11 batters over 9 ? innings in the circle.
7. Stevenson 13-9-1 (7)
Abbie Lewis is a player to watch for the Patriots next season.
8. Grant 13-14 (8)
The Bulldogs routed Round Lake to snap a three-game losing streak against tough competition.
9. Grayslake Central 9-12 (9)
Kate Davies, a freshman, had five hits and five RBIs in two games.
10. Vernon Hills 13-20 (NR)
Morgan Hart is hitting .552 with three triples, two home runs and 11 RBIs in May.
Player of the Week
Antioch junior pitcher Jacey Schuler, a Michigan State recruit, went 3-0 with a save and struck out 45 in 23 innings in the circle while hitting .438 with a double, a triple and her third grand slam of the season.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter for the News-Sun.