Lincoln-Way East and Sandburg both move up, while Providence joins rankings topped by St. Laurence.
Top 10
With records through Sunday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. St. Laurence 24-1 (1): In a game played over two days due to rain, Oakton commit Sean Popp finishes the Vikings’ 5-4 comeback win over Mount Carmel with a walk-off RBI single.
2. Lincoln-Way East 21-2 (2): Rocco Triolo homers twice and drives in four runs as the Griffins complete two-game sweep of Homewood-Flossmoor with 9-6 victory.
3. Lockport 17-7 (3): Anthony Farina throws complete-game gem, striking out eight and allowing just one unearned run on three hits in 5-1 win over Lincoln-Way Central.
4. Brother Rice 17-8 (4): Have a week, Luca Agne. The junior infielder announces his commitment to Boston College and drives in eight runs over four games, all wins.
5. Lincoln-Way West 16-4 (6): Wisconsin-Platteville recruit Matthew Oberts drives in three runs and scores two more for the Warriors, who roll to 12-0 win over Bradley-Bourbonnais.
6. Mount Carmel 16-9 (5): Wake Forest commit TJ McQuillan finishes 2-for-4 with triple and three RBIs to lead Caravan to 13-3 win over Fenwick in six innings.
7. Lemont 18-3 (7): Zane Schneider triples and scores in the first inning to provide quick spark as Lemont goes on to 3-0 victory over Hanover Central from Indiana.
8. Sandburg 15-6 (10): The Eagles sweep two-game series with district rival Andrew as senior right-hander Peter Jurcenko dominates Game 2, throwing five shutout innings in 4-0 win.
9. St. Rita 15-6 (8): Jayden Ibarra throws four strong innings and allows just one run as the Mustangs beat Providence 6-3, salvaging win in tough 1-3 week.
10. Providence 13-9 (NR): Junior righty Kobe Jordan delivers five shutout innings in 2-1 victory over Lincoln-Way East for the Celtics, who also pick up 4-2 victory over St. Rita.
Player of the Week
Senior designated hitter Daniel Coyle, a Lewis recruit, goes 7-for-16 with four runs, two doubles, a home run and 11 RBIs over four games, all wins for St. Laurence.
