Andrean takes the top spot as Valparaiso moves up and LaPorte debuts.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Andrean 7-1 (2)
Mason Barth goes 3-for-4 with a homer and six RBIs in the 59ers’ win against Kankakee Valley on Tuesday.
2. Valparaiso 4-0 (4)
Kaden Matthews delivers a walk-off single on Wednesday as the Vikings sweep Lake Central.
3. Lake Central 3-5 (1)
Griffin Tobias allows one run on four hits with seven strikeouts in five innings in the Indians’ loss to Valparaiso in 11 innings on Tuesday.
4. Illiana Christian 2-0 (3)
Gavin Meyer goes 2-for-3 with a homer, a double and five RBIs, and allows one run with 10 strikeouts in four innings in the Vikings’ season-opening win against Wheeler on Monday.
5. Crown Point 7-2 (5)
Mick Vagner goes 3-for-3 with a double in the Bulldogs’ win against LaPorte on Tuesday.
6. Hanover Central 6-2 (6)
Caiden Verrett collects two hits and two stolen bases in the Wildcats’ win against Hobart on Tuesday.
7. Chesterton 3-4 (7)
Troy Barrett spins a no-hitter with 18 strikeouts and two walks in the Trojans’ win against Merrillville on Tuesday.
8. Munster 6-3 (9)
Tyler Fuller tosses a shutout, allowing five hits, in the Mustangs’ win against Highland on Wednesday.
9. LaPorte 5-2 (NR)
Ben Dubbs goes 3-for-3 with a triple and an RBI in the Slicers’ win against Crown Point on Wednesday.
10. Hobart 4-3 (10)
Carlos Santana goes 2-for-2 in the Brickies’ loss to Hanover Central on Tuesday.
Player of the Week
River Forest sophomore Brandon Fergerson goes 5-for-7 with three RBIs, two runs scored and five stolen bases in victories against Griffith and Whiting, also notching the win in the latter game by allowing one run on four hits with 10 strikeouts in five innings.
