(Preseason rank in parentheses)

1. St. Rita 19-3 (1): Summer-spring state-title chase is on
2. Lyons 19-4 (2): Grant Fillipitch: 12 Ks vs. Hinsdale C.
3. Lockport 18-4 (4): Sandburg awaits Tuesday rematch
4. Joliet Catholic 18-3 (5): Rolls on with 4-0 week
5. Hinsdale Central 18-4 (3): Pitchers need to step up in tough week
6. Benet 17-5 (6): Monday-Wednesday tilts with Marist
7. Naperville Central 17-5 (7): Kevin Kaminska stymies Naperville North
8. Stevenson 16-5 (8): Warren Tuesday-Thursday for first place
9. New Trier 16-4 (NR): Friday night lights test at Lockport
10. Nazareth 21-3 (NR): Winningest team in Chicago area

Others: Morton, Oak Forest, Elk Grove, Harlan, Minooka, Sandburg, Naperville North, Bishop Mac, Mount Carmel, Providence, Marist.