Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Providence 15-2 (1)
Nate O’Donnell helps Celtics avenge loss to St. Rita and split two-game set.
2. St. Laurence 14-5 (2)
Vikings take on Providence in Catholic League Blue showdowns Tuesday and Thursday.
3. Lincoln-Way East 15-5 (3)
Zach Kwasny rises to the occasion on the mound against Lockport.
4. St. Rita 16-4 (NR)
Juniors Louie Sisto and Chris McGrath emerge as pitching stars for Mustangs.
5. Lincoln-Way Central 11-6 (4)
Luke Mensik stays strong on the mound for Knights.
6. Lockport 11-6 (5)
Ryan Groberski caps comeback in seventh as Porters pull out split with Lincoln-Way East.
7. Lincoln-Way West 15-4 (6)
Conor Essenburg heats up as Warriors win five straight.
8. Mount Carmel 12-4 (7)
Patrick Hayes scores winning run in ninth inning against Loyola.
9. Joliet Catholic 14-5-1 (8)
Sophomore Lucas Grant strong on the mound in varsity debut, beating Marian Catholic.
10. Sandburg 14-4-1 (9)
Dominic Palumbo and AJ Macak are super sophomore infielders.
Player of the Week
Senior infielder John Connors went 3-for-7 with four walks, four runs, three home runs and eight RBIs as Lincoln-Way East went 2-1.