Lincoln-Way Central takes over top spot with walk-off win over Marist, while Lemont and Argo join rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 14-1 (2)
Perfect game by Lisabella Dimitrijevic against Andrew a high point in already stellar season.
2. Marist 14-1 (1)
Bradley recruit Gianna Hillegonds heats up with 31 strikeouts in last 20 innings.
3. Lincoln-Way East 15-0 (4)
Mia Balta and Maddie Henry each hit two home runs for the week and combine for nine RBIs.
4. Lincoln-Way West 13-5 (3)
Reese Cusack puts together 7-for-11 week with three home runs for Warriors.
5. Beecher 15-0 (5)
Seventh-inning rally against Mount Zion keeps Bobcats undefeated.
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6. Shepard 13-3 (7)
Astros win all three at Rumble in Rosemont, including a no-hitter by Kailey Selvage.
7. Andrew 10-5 (6)
Carleton commit Clare Hester leads the Thunderbolts with 25 hits and 22 RBIs.
8. Lemont 11-4 (NR)
Western Illinois recruit Natalie Pacyga is a runaway team leader with 31 RBIs.
9. Lockport 11-8 (8)
Alexis Vander Tuuk has a big week for Porters with six hits, including three doubles.
10. Argo 12-2 (NR)
Jozlynn Pacheco helps Argonauts crack the rankings with a .562 batting average.
Player of the Week
Junior pitcher Emily Chavosky was stellar in the circle for Richards with 23 strikeouts in big wins over Oak Forest and St. Ignatius.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.