Oswego makes the only move up the rankings topped by St. Charles North and St. Charles East.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. St. Charles North 20-1 (1): Senior pitcher Carrigan Rich, backed defensively by senior first baseman Abby Zawadzki, beats St. Charles East 3-1 to stay atop DuKane Conference standings.
2. St. Charles East 23-8 (2): Freshman utility player Emily Moline singles and homers and freshman outfielder Brynn Maple doubles twice, lifting Saints to 4-3 win over Lake Park.
3. Yorkville 21-6 (3): Ellie Fox has been on a tear for the Foxes. who tied Oswego and beat Plainfield North before back-to-back losses to Plainfield East and Sycamore.
4. Oswego 16-9-1 (6): Ahlivia East, Betsy Jack and Jaelynn Anthony drive in two runs apiece as the Panthers bounce back from 6-5 loss to Oswego East with 10-1 win over Plainfield South.
5. Oswego East 22-8 (5): Senior first baseman Megan Halverson tallies two hits and three RBIs in support of sophomore pitcher Faith Hagerty in 6-5 victory over Oswego.
6. South Elgin 18-4 (4): Junior pitcher Jenna Sheehan comes up with four hits and four RBIs for the Storm in a 12-5 nine-inning win against Upstate Eight Conference rival West Aurora.
7. Hampshire 17-6 (7): Senior first baseman Mia Robinson delivers two singles, a double and a triple in 7-6 loss at Fox Valley Conference rival Burlington Central.
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8. Waubonsie Valley 12-10 (8): Sophomore pitcher Molly Quinn records double, homer and four RBIs in 6-2 DuPage Valley Conference win over Naperville North.
9. Kaneland 14-11-1 (9): Junior outfielder Madison Kossakowski hits home run as Knights prevail 8-6 in Interstate Eight Conference over Morris.
10. St. Edward 12-9 (10): Junior shortstop Sarah Gurley goes 5-for-5 with homer and four RBIs, leading Green Wave to 9-8 comeback win over Bradley-Bourbonnais in doubleheader opener.
Player of the Week
Junior third baseman Julianna Kouba produces two doubles and a grand slam to highlight St. Charles North’s 13-2 win over Wheaton Warrenville South. Kouba, who batted .500 in perfect 3-0 week, is now hitting .408 with 10 doubles, four homers and 27 RBIs.