Steve Tucker's softball rankings

1. Lincoln-Way Central 30-9 (5)
Deso Demarco’s homer a ticket to Elite Eight

2. Lake Park 24-4 (6)
Lancers win on Alexis Munaco’s home run

3. Barrington 29-6 (7)
Kim Cygan gets Fillies to 5th straight Elite Eight

4. Glenbard South 28-6 (8)
Amanda Straka scored from second on WP

5. Plainfield South 26-8 (NR)
SS Krista Matsui is a magician on defense

6. Oak Forest 22-7 (NR)
Amanda Sheppard’s hits were the difference

7. New Trier 27-9 (NR)
Trevians and P Kelsey Lee are on fire

8. Oak Park 28-8 (NR)
Huskies beat New Trier once, but not P Lee

9. Crystal Lake South 19-13 (NR)
Gina DeFano’s HR ended South Elgin’s run

10. Elmwood Park 26-13 (NR)
School’s first sectional title in a team sport

OTHERS: Plainfield Central, West Chicago, Maine West, Marist, Sandburg, Burlington Central, Lockport, Naperville Central, Marian, Loyola, Beecher, South Elgin, Stagg, Lane