Wauconda jumps in the rankings and is joined by newcomers Lake Zurich, Vernon Hills, Grant and Lakes.
Top 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 7-1 (1): Freshman Brooke White is making a big impression, batting .619 with four doubles, five RBIs, nine runs scored and five stolen bases while making only one error.
2. Stevenson 7-0 (2): Hannah Baker has sparked the Patriots’ hot start, hitting .480 with 13 runs scored from the top of the lineup.
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3. Mundelein 4-2 (3): Unable to pitch last season, Shae Johnson has a 0.67 ERA in her first five appearances this season.
4. Warren 4-3 (5): Rachel Veronie helps the Blue Devils pick up two wins early in the North Suburban Conference schedule.
5. Wauconda 8-4 (9): Freshman Ainsleigh Buse is setting the table at the top of the Bulldogs’ lineup, smacking seven hits and driving in eight runs in her past 10 at-bats.
6. Lake Zurich 5-3 (NR): Freshman Brooklyn Barber is batting .500 with four home runs and has a perfect fielding percentage in her past three games at shortstop.
7. Vernon Hills 5-3-1 (NR): Freshman Brooke Gossett is showing strong command of her pitches and keeping hitters off-balance for the Cougars.
8. Grayslake North 5-2 (7): Brena Dalton has followed up an impressive freshman season by hitting .647 with four extra-base hits and hasn’t made an error.
9. Grant 2-1 (NR): Haley Lloyd is getting the job done in the circle for the Bulldogs, allowing just two runs in two outings.
10. Lakes 2-1 (NR): Aubrey Murray has a 1.90 ERA and 11 strikeouts in two appearances for the Eagles.
Player of the week
Vernon Hills junior second baseman/outfielder Ashley Fayard is batting .500 with with five doubles and a triple in nine games.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.