Undefeated Marist maintains its longtime grip on top spot, while Oak Forest enters the rankings.
Top 10
With records through Monday and previous rankings in parentheses.
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1. Marist 19-0 (1): Layla Termunde hits .750 over three games with five runs and seven RBIs as the RedHawks remain on unbeaten run for the season.
2. Lincoln-Way East 14-4 (2): Monica Hickey is heating up for the Griffins. Her .667 batting average for the week includes two doubles and four RBIs.
3. Lincoln-Way West 17-5 (3): Jessica Noga provides key RBI in 3-2 win over Lockport, then earns the win and a save in pitching appearances against Lemont and Sandburg, respectively.
4. Lockport 14-5-1 (4): Senior pitcher Bridget Faut closes in on 100 strikeouts for the season while helping inexperienced Porters develop their winning ways.
5. Beecher 17-0 (5): Taylor Norkus takes ace role one step beyond, posting a 0.72 ERA as the Bobcats continue to dominate in Class 2A.
6. St. Laurence 14-3 (6): Vikings are on a roll, going 9-1 in their last 10 games. Abigail Caulfield stands out with 3-for-3 effort in 13-2 victory over Mother McAuley.
7. Providence 19-4 (7): Bella Olszta sizzles out of the leadoff spot for the Celtics, going 7-for-16 with six runs and three stolen bases.
8. Lemont 13-5 (8): Sophomore right-hander Mila Mardjetko continues to power the family pitching train with impressive outings against Lincoln-Way West and Lincoln-Way Central.
9. De La Salle 18-4 (9): Brianna Gonzalez-Grimaldo establishes herself as power source for Meteors with six homers and 35 RBIs.
10. Oak Forest 12-8 (NR): Bengals spring to life as Morgan Reczkiewicz goes 3-for-4 with pair of doubles and two RBIs in 11-2 victory over Evergreen Park.
Player of the Week
Senior outfielder Angelina Cole
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leads Providence to five straight victories. The Western Michigan recruit goes 6-for-11 with eight runs, two doubles, two home runs and seven RBIs.