Lincoln-Way Central ends regular season in top spot and defending Class 4A state champion Marist moves back up. Richards’ Natalie Hajer is the player of the week.
Top 10
With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.
1. Lincoln-Way Central 28-4 (1)
Florida State recruit Bella Dimitrijevic passes the 700 mark for career strikeouts.
2. Marist 28-3 (3)
Gabi Novickas and Camryn Lyons hit back-to-back homers twice in the same game.
3. Lockport 24-8 (2)
Porters close conference strong with wins over Sandburg and Lincoln-Way East.
4. Andrew 25-5-1 (5)
Opponents are thunderstruck as Thunderbolts finish regular season averaging 9.8 runs a game.
5. Beecher 29-1 (6)
Bobcats have committed just 23 errors in 30 games.
6. Lincoln-Way West 18-9 (4)
Olivia Calderone hits two home runs in 10-0 victory over Bradley.
7. Sandburg 20-9 (7)
Grace Fuller delivers sparkling defense in right field for Eagles.
8. Oak Forest 22-6 (8)
Bengals earn top seed in Class 3A sectional for first time since 2019.
9. Shepard 19-6 (10)
Sarah Kreamalmeyer has change of heart, will play softball at Moraine Valley.
10. Lemont 23-10 (NR)
Avaree Taylor hits two of five homers for Lemont in 11-6 win over Providence.
Player of the Week
Junior outfielder Natalie Hajer tallies three hits and scores walk-off run for Richards in a 4-3 win over Reavis. She adds a double and single in 5-1 victory over Oak Lawn.
Tony Baranek is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown.
Tony Baranek , 2024-05-17 20:08:02
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