Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way East 21-6 (2)
Zach Kwasny’s gutty effort pushes Griffins past Providence.
2. Providence 23-4 (1)
Rematch with Lincoln-Way East in the playoffs? We’d love to see it.
3. St. Laurence 21-7 (4)
Joe Olson shuts down St. Rita for Vikings’ fifth win in a row.
4. Lockport 17-8 (10)
Ryan Groberski comes up huge as Porters sweep Sandburg, win five straight.
5. Joliet Catholic 18-6-1 (NR)
Graham Roesel’s four hits lift Hilltoppers past Nazareth in battle of reigning state champs.
6. Lemont 18-6 (7)
Carter Storti is a force in the middle of the lineup for Lemont.
7. Lincoln-Way West 19-6 (8)
Tyler Koscinski homers on his senior day as Warriors beat Hanover Central.
8. Sandburg 17-6-1 (6)
Eagles look to bounce back after dropping two to Lockport. Another tough week’s ahead.
9. Brother Rice 17-11 (9)
Crusaders battle Providence, St. Laurence at top of Catholic League Blue race.
10. Andrew 13-9-1 (NR)
Alex Day shuts down Lincoln-Way Central to spark two-game sweep of Knights.
Player of the Week
Junior catcher/infielder/outfielder Collin Mowry went 7-for-13 with six home runs and 12 RBIs over five games for Lincoln-Way Central. The Louisville recruit homered four times in a 13-1 win over Normal.
Steve Millar is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
