Last week's rankings are in parentheses.
1. Gloucester Catholic (3) 26-4
The Rams are 9-0, with four wins against top-10 teams, since a May 12 loss to Millville.
2. Cherokee (2) 23-5
Behind pitchers Colin Perro, Jim Rossi, and Sean Kelly, the Chiefs allowed just five runs in four games in the South Jersey Group 4 tournament.
3. St. Augustine Prep (5) 19-9
The Hermits have cut a swath through the Shore Conference in the Non-Public South A tournament, beating St. Rose, Red Bank Catholic, and Christian Brothers.
4. Washington Township (4) 24-3
The Minutemen were outright champions of the Olympic American, which produced both South Jersey Group 4 finalists (Cherokee and Lenape).
5. Bishop Eustace (1) 19-7
The Crusaders were 6-0 in senior Keith Wallace's final six starts, including wins over Audubon (twice), Holy Cross, Paul VI, and Monsignor Donovan in the second round of the Non-Public South A tournament.
6. Hammonton (10) 20-6
Senior catcher A.J. Scibilia is hitting close to .400.
7. Buena (9) 24-7
The Chiefs are 8-2 since May 12, with both losses to No. 1 Gloucester Catholic.
8. Holy Cross (7) 23-5
The Lancers finished on a 6-2 run, with wins over Buena and Cherry Hill West and losses to No. 1 Gloucester Catholic and No. 5 Bishop Eustace.
9. Audubon (NR) 22-6
The Green Wave won their final three games in the South Jersey Group 1 tournament by a total of three runs, beating Pitman (4-3), Pennsville (4-3), and Haddon Township (3-2).
10. Lenape (NR) 16-10
The Indians' only losses after April 19 were to No. 2 Cherokee (three times) and No. 4 Washington Township (twice).
- Phil Anastasia
