Steve Millar’s Daily Southtown baseball rankings and player of the week

Joliet Catholic and Lincoln-Way West switch spots at the top of the rankings, while Lincoln-Way Central makes big move. Lockport’s Colton Benaitis is the player of the week.

Top 10

With records through Thursday and previous rankings in parentheses.

1. Joliet Catholic 24-2 (2)

Sophomore infielder Lucas Simulick has 29 RBIs for Hilltoppers.

2. Lincoln-Way West 24-1 (1)

After winning first 23 games, Warriors suffer 6-1 loss to crosstown rival Lincoln-Way Central.

3. St. Laurence 25-5 (3)

Sophomore infielder Daniel Coyle leads Vikings to share of Catholic League Blue championship.

4. Providence 22-6 (4)

Eddie Olszta drives in five runs in 12-4 win over St. Rita, sealing share of Catholic League Blue.

5. Lincoln-Way Central 18-6 (10)

Xavier recruit Luke Mensik stops Lincoln-Way West as Knights extend winning streak to seven.

6. St. Rita 22-9 (5)

Southwestern Illinois commit Jackson Stanek piles up nine RBIs over last three games.

7. Reavis 23-4 (6)

Juan Avila improves to 8-1, throwing complete game in 5-1 win over Tinley Park.

8. Oak Forest 25-6 (7)

Bengals can clinch South Suburban Blue title with win Wednesday at Argo.

9. Lincoln-Way East 18-10 (9)

Griffins look to seal SouthWest Suburban Blue title Tuesday against Sandburg.

10. Lockport 16-10-1 (NR)

Cal Korosa shuts down Sandburg in 1-0 win, sending Porters to Do It Stevie’s Way semifinals.

Player of the Week

Sophomore infielder Colton Benaitis went 10-for-16 with four runs, five doubles and nine RBIs over four games, all wins for Lockport.