Sun-Times softball rankings

With final records and preseason rankings

1. St. Charles North 32-4 (5)

Was Annie Korth safe at first?

2. Elk Grove 32-5 (2)

Star P Dani Goranson returns next year

3. Marengo 33-9 (NR)

Chloe Mongomery, Indians make school history

4. Sandburg 28-7 (1)

Eagles will miss Lora Olson and Lexi Bryant battery

5. Benet 31-11 (NR)

Allyson Staats, Redwings impress in E. Peoria

6. Glenbard South 29-6 (10)

Sluggers Jane Trzaska and Danielle Chitkowski return

7. Richards 32-3 (NR)

Brianna LeBeau first team all-area

8.  Conant 27-3 (NR)

Bri and Miranda Cavin return

9. New Trier 23-13 (NR)

Trevians came of age in state tournament

10. Oak Forest 29-6 (6)

C Emily Naegele best in south suburbs

Others: Downers North, Mother McAuley, Trinity, Fremd, Downers South, Cary-Grove, Leyden, Andrew, DeKalb, Lisle.

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