With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Joliet Catholic 4-0 (3)

Heartland recruit Jake Gimbel shuts down Edwardsville in battle of 2023 state champs.

2. Providence 1-0 (1)

Bradley recruit Jackson Smith homers in season-opening 16-5 win over Joliet Central.

3. Lincoln-Way West 3-0 (8)

Illinois-Chicago recruit Lucas Acevedo starts spring strong with bat and arm.

4. St. Laurence 3-1 (5)

Minnesota recruit Jameson Martin sparks Vikings from leadoff spot.

5. Lincoln-Way East 3-1 (4)

Missouri recruit Justyn Hart, a transfer from Marian Catholic, shows he can be impactful addition.

6. Lockport 3-0-1 (NR)

Heartland recruit Dylan Nagle leads Porters to rout of St. Rita.

7. Andrew 5-0 (NR)

Murray State recruit Jackson Ugo shuts down Mount Carmel with 10 strikeouts.

8. Lincoln-Way Central 2-1 (6)

Morton recruit Joe Zietara throws five-inning perfect game against Bishop McNamara.

9. Evergreen Park 4-0 (10)

Concordia Wisconsin recruit Jack Hughes helps Mustangs score 59 runs in four games.

10. Lemont 1-0 (NR)

Parkland recruit Max Michalak delivers the goods in win over Sandburg.

Player of the Week

Senior catcher Tyler Kummer, a Loras commit, went 6-for-8 with six runs, a home run and nine RBIs over three games, all wins for Evergreen Park.