Michael Osipoff’s softball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana

Michael Osipoff’s softball rankings and player of the week for Northwest Indiana

Illiana Christian jumps three spots in the rankings while Valparaiso debuts.

Top 10

With records through Wednesday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Lake Central 8-0 (1)

Sofia Calderaro pitches a no-hitter, only hitting a batter, with 11 strikeouts in five innings in the Indians’ win against Portage on Wednesday.

2. Andrean 10-1 (2)

Lanie Doukas goes 2-for-2 with a pair of doubles and three RBIs in the 59ers’ win against Hanover Central on Monday.

3. Crown Point 4-1 (3)

Lexi Howard goes 2-for-3 with a homer and two RBIs in the Bulldogs’ win against Chesterton on Wednesday.

4. Hanover Central 4-1 (4)

Sienna Stilley goes 2-for-2 with a pair of homers and five RBIs in the Wildcats’ win against Morton on Wednesday.

5. Illiana Christian 3-0 (8)

Mikayla Derks tosses a shutout, allowing four hits with seven strikeouts and three walks, in the Vikings’ win against Boone Grove on Wednesday.

6. Boone Grove 4-3 (5)

Chayse Duerr goes 2-for-3 with a pair of triples in the Wolves’ win against North Newton on Tuesday.

7. Munster 6-4 (6)

Emily Siurek spins a shutout, allowing two hits with seven strikeouts and one walk, in the Mustangs’ win against Lowell on Wednesday.

8. Valparaiso 4-2 (NR)

Kylie McMillan goes 2-for-4 with a triple, a double and four RBIs in the Vikings’ win against Michigan City on Wednesday.

9. Hobart 3-1 (9)

Taylor Lopez goes 3-for-4 with a triple and two RBIs in the Brickies’ win against Hebron on Tuesday.

10. Highland 2-2 (10)

Hailey Thomas hits a three-run homer in the Trojans’ win against Hobart on Wednesday.

Player of the Week

Bishop Noll junior Molly Whelan goes 3-for-5 with a double, five RBIs and five runs in wins against Calumet and Lake Station.

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