Sun-Times baseball rankings

(Last week's ranking in parentheses)

1. Brother Rice 20-0 (1)

• Crusaders have hit 27 HRs this season

2. Wheaton North 18-0 (2)

• Leadoff man Jack DeAno has 8 HRs

3. New Trier 15-2 (3)

• Bob Cook (5-1) ate up Maine West

4. Sandburg 13-2 (8)

• Best defensive infield in area?

5. St. Rita 20-3 (4)

• Split with Providence on Saturday

6. Prairie Ridge 17-5 (9)

• Defending 4A champs are on a roll

7. Joliet Catholic 16-4 (NR)

• Undefeated in East Suburban Catholic

8. Highland Park 19-2 (NR)

• C A.J. Nathan making himself known

9. Huntley 17-3-1 (NR)

• Showdown Friday with Prairie Ridge

10. Young 13-2 (NR)

• Dolphins play two vs. Simeon this week

On the bubble: Libertyville, Mundelein, Stevenson, Plainfield North, Lincoln-Way East, Homewood-Flossmoor, Morton, Oak Lawn, Illiana Christian, Batavia, Lockport.