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1. Wilmington 41-1 NR
Small-town stars create local lore after 2nd A title in 3 years.
2. Lockport 40-3 3
Eric Sternberg’s home run power lifts Porters to 1st baseball title.
3. Mt. Carmel 33-10 NR
David Cales, David Berres, John Coci lead way for runner-up.
4. Barrington 35-7 NR
Eric Marshall, Tony DiMonte lead Broncos to school win record.
5. Oak Park 31-7 1
Ian Berger top pitcher, Matt McFolling, Bobby Fratto top hitters.
6. Lyons Township 35-4 4
No. 1 for 4 weeks; led by Dan Brewer, Steve Kehr, Dan Sorce.
7. St. Rita 34-5 2
Ryne White, Robbie Cummings key consecutive 34-win seasons.
8. Minooka 34-5 5
Ryan Scheidt, Adam Kimble, Aaron Barrows propel Indians.
9. Waubonsie Valley 29-12 NR
Brian Bernatowicz, Mike Wons, Zach Starkey pitch in.
10. Schaumburg 27-10 NR
Ben Ostermann, Grant Monroe, Tyler Burback, Eric Mahler stellar.
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Best of the rest: Sandburg (31-7), Notre Dame (29-10), Loyola (30-9), Crystal Lake Central (29-7), Carmel (30-8).
