(Preseason rank in parentheses)

1. Lyons 12-3 (1): Weston & Casey at the bat propel sweep

2. Joliet Catholic 11-1 (6): East Suburban Catholic is oh so strong

3. St. Rita 13-1 (5): Perfect week for Mustangs

4. Hinsdale Central 13-1 (7): Doubleheader Saturday at Lyons

5. Benet 10-4 (2): Pack is 4-0, Powers has five home runs

6. Carmel 10-4 (3): Just another ESCC power

7. Naperville Central 11-3 (NR): P Kyle Kaminska one of area's top juniors

8. Lockport 12-4 (8): Coach Hall's last season far from worst

9. Mount Carmel 14-4 (9): At Brother Rice Wednesday

10. Lake Zurich 10-3 (NR): Strong lineup top to bottom

Others: Oak Park, Marist, Elk Grove, Minooka, Sandburg, Notre Dame, Nazareth, St. Laurence, New Trier, Stevenson