Note: Records are through Wednesday, April 5.

1. Joliet Catholic 8-0 Previous ranking: 10
Cleanup man Mark Siefert knocked in 13 runs in four-game stretch.

2. St. Rita 9-1 Previous ranking: 3
Dave Watson on fire: .615 average, 15 runs, 11-for-11 in steals.

3. Carmel 7-0 Previous ranking: 6
Jeff Greco (3 homers) and Zach Amrein (2) producing early-season power.

4. Elk Grove 9-0 Previous ranking: NR
No. 1 starter Ryan Copeland is 2-0 with 24 K's, 0 walks in 18 innings.

5. Hinsdale Central 8-0 Previous ranking: NR
Red Devils scored 80 runs in 37 innings, allowed 18 in 44.

6. Notre Dame 6-1 Previous ranking: 8
Teams are already starting to pitch around Matt Wietlispach.

7. Oak Park 8-1 Previous ranking: NR
Catcher David Studer is also tough (2-0) at other end of battery.

8. Naperville Central 6-2 Previous ranking: 4
Cleanup man Lou Johanns hitting .471 and is 1-0 as a pitcher.

9. Lyons Township 6-2 Previous ranking: 2
Mike Bellisario and Grant Fillipitch are both hitting at a .565 clip for Lions.

10. Fenwick 7-1 Previous ranking: NR
John Brooks powers the offense with a .590 average and 16 RBIs.

On the verge: Marist (6-1), Lockport (8-1), Morton (8-2), Sandburg (3-4), Harlan (8-1).

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