Softball: Top 20 rankings
Softball
Team Comment
1. Barrington (36-2) Dolezal (29-2) returns to the circle
2. St. Charles North (25-6) 9 starters return for UEC River champs
3. St. Charles East (33-6) 7 starters back from Class 4A runner-up
4. Warren (28-7) Wagner, Vasen return for sectional champs
5. Fremd (24-8) Four starters back, 3 in infield
6. Benet (22-8) Redwings look loaded
7. Glenbard North (26-5) College recruiters like what they see
8. Naperville Central (32-4) Eight starters return
9. Glenbard South (31-5) Two-time defending Class 3A champs will rebuild
10. Conant (16-13) Cougars have pitching depth
11. Downers Grove North (26-9) Happy to get Ryndak back
12. Kaneland (24-5) Morrow joins talented core
13. Schaumburg (20-10) Lots back from 20-win season
14. Waubonsie Valley (23-6) Looking for 3rd straight UEC Valley title
15. Bartlett (25-10) Should make a run at UEC Valley crown
16. Downers Grove South (22-11-1) Hoping to stay healthy
17. Neuqua Valley (18-12) Good pitching, good defense, good hitting
18. Burlington Central (27-4) Talented, experienced seniors will lead way
19. Buffalo Grove (15-9) Defending MSL East champs
20. Wauconda (22-13) Sectional champs return soph ace Wedl