With records through Jan. 4 and previous rankings
1. Nazareth 12-3 (1)
Roadrunners went 1-2 on Florida trip.
2. Marist 15-3 (2)
RedHawks opened 2026 with win over Fishers (Ind.).
3. Lyons 13-4 (3)
Lions cruised past Vernon Hills in Grow the Game Shootout.
4. Mother McAuley 12-3 (4)
Mighty Macs knocked off 14-1 Bloom in Grow the Game Shootout.
5. Evergreen Park 11-4 (5)
Ella Throndson, Tatum Harris named all-tourney at Lisle.