RANKINGS

In its second varsity season, Reservoir had a two-game lead atop the Howard County standings entering yesterday's game against defending Maryland 3A champion Centennial. Senior pitchers Derrick Nason (5-0, 1.45 ERA) and Chip Hiden (3-0, 0.72) have been the key the Gators' rise.

Team	*LW
1. St. John's (12-5)	5
2. Paul VI Catholic (17-1)	2
3. Oakton (7-3)	NR
4. Reservoir (9-0)	9
5. Frederick (10-0)	NR
6. Quince Orchard (7-1)	3
7. Westfield (9-2)	1
8. DeMatha (13-5)	8
9. Chesapeake (7-1)	NR
10. Gaithersburg (6-2)	6

Note: Records through Sunday.