Grayslake Central and Stevenson move up as Carmel returns to the rankings.
TOP 10
With records through Tuesday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Antioch 11-1 (1)
Aubrey Ultsch is on a tear for Class 3A’s top-ranked Sequoits, batting .625 with four doubles and six runs scored in her past three games.
2. Mundelein 11-0 (2)
Shae Johnson has allowed just 11 hits while striking out 35 batters for the Mustangs this season.
3. Warren 10-3 (3)
Wisconsin commit Hannah Conger has already hit seven home runs and racked up 22 RBIs for the Blue Devils this season.
4. Wauconda 10-5 (4)
Ellary Nick’s power surge has produced four home runs and nine RBIs for the Bulldogs in her past four games.
5. Grayslake Central 8-5 (6)
Emma Andrews is swinging a hot bat too. She hit .500 with four home runs and 10 RBIs for the Rams over the past week.
6. Stevenson 7-6 (7)
Jasmine Lucero is on a roll, as well, batting .636 with four doubles and six RBIs for the Patriots in the past week.
7. Libertyville 7-8 (5)
Lindsey Loizzo has been steady all season for the Wildcats in the leadoff spot, batting .333 with eight RBIs, and in center field.
8. Vernon Hills 6-8-1 (8)
Izzy Loiben has hit .621 with a grand slam and 12 RBIs in the past six games for the Cougars.
9. Lake Zurich 5-3 (9)
Catcher Maya Becich is keeping runners off base with her strong arm and has become an integral two-way player for the Bears.
10. Carmel 5-7 (NR)
Bella Cameron has been consistent in the circle for the Corsairs with a strong command of her pitches.
PLAYER OF THE WEEK
Vernon Hills senior first baseman/pitcher Morgan Hart didn’t make an error and hit .588 with two homers, including a grand slam, and three doubles in her past six games.
Bobby Narang is a freelance reporter.
