Steve Tucker's softball rankings

(Last week's ranking in parentheses)

1. Loyola 19-1 (1)

• Big test for Miller, Aguilar vs. Elk Grove

2. Fremd 17-1 (2)

• Rematch with Barrington on the horizon

3. Barrington 22-2 (4)

• P Kim Cygan can hit, too

4. Lincoln-Way East 14-2 (5)

• Griffins continue to surprise and win

5. Lockport 17-2 (7)

• Conference test with Sandburg on Tues.

6. Elk Grove 20-1 (8)

• Two HRs for Nikki Goranson Saturday

7. West Chicago 18-4 (3)

• SS Izzy Bruce is a wizard in the field

8. Sandburg 16-5 (6)

• Big week for ace Brittany Gardner

9. Naperville Central 15-4 (10)

• Natalie Wunderlich can take team far

10. Antioch 15-1 (9)

• Stumbled late in final at Buffalo Grove

On the bubble: Downers Grove South, Coal City, New Trier, Marian Catholic, Lincoln-Way Central, Marist, Wheaton North, Marengo, Oak Forest, Burlington Central.