The Inquirer TOP 10
BASEBALL
Team Record
Last week's rankings are in parentheses.
1. Bishop Eustace (1) 18-6
The Crusaders have a top one-two punch on the mound in senior Keith Wallace and junior Zac Gallen.
2. Cherokee (2) 21-5
Senior shortstop Shane Garrett cracked a three-run, walk-off homer in a 6-4 tournament win over Eastern.
3. Gloucester Catholic (5) 23-4
The Rams got a boost from the return of Joe Brooks, the East Carolina recruit who missed five weeks with a thumb injury.
4. Washington Township (3) 23-3
With just two seniors in the starting lineup, the Minutemen are set for another strong season in 2013.
5. St. Augustine Prep (6) 17-8
Sophomore Joe Gatto has five home runs since May 7.
6. Holy Cross (8) 22-4
The Lancers have allowed just 21 runs in their last eight games.
7. Millville (4) 15-7
Senior Aaron Cox's recovery from illness helped the Thunderbolts clinch the Cape-American Division I title.
8. Williamstown (NR) 16-9
Juniors Jordan Rizzo and John Brady have been hot hitters.
9. Buena (9) 22-6
The Chiefs have a top table-setter in Robert Bunton.
10. Hammonton (NR) 18-6
The Blue Devils have one of South Jersey's top sophomore pitchers in lefty Justin Smith, who is 8-1.
Under consideration (listed alphabetically): Audubon (19-6), Delsea (19-9), Haddonfield (18-6), Sterling (20-4).
- Phil Anastasia