Six new teams join this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school softball rankings

Weather and spring break have delayed some action around the country but there were still shakeups in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school softball rankings.

Hernando has claimed the top spot in Mississippi and No. 20 overall nationally after defeating defending state champion Northwest Rankin (Brandon) 5-2 last week. Juniors Callie Desmond and Katelyn Kirkpatrick both drove in a pair of runs in the win. Fellow junior and Arkansas commit Macie Dever Boaz leads the team with a .647 batting average, four home runs and 20 RBI.

Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, S.C.) has jumped into the rankings after winning the James F. Byrnes Tournament over the weekend, improving its overall record to 11-0. The Copperheads are no stranger to winning as they enter 2025 looking for a third straight state championship. They return plenty of talent, including utility player and Clemson commit Sarah Rocheleau.

Rocklin is the second Northern California team to enter the MaxPreps Top 25. The Thunder have some big bats in their lineup, including Coastal Carolina commit Savannah Lorenzini and Nevada signee Katie Wetteland. Sophomore pitcher Payton Prior is off to a solid start this season, posting a 0.85 ERA in 41 innings of work.



Also new this week from California is Huntington Beach. The Oilers have averaged over 10 runs per game to start the season. Class of 2027 slugger Bree Carlson has blasted four home runs and driven in 14 runs through five games. Jacksonville State University commit Tea Gutierrez is also off to a hot start, batting .571 with a .684 on-base percentage.

Kingwood (Texas) is back in the rankings after a 4-1 win over Atascocita (Humble) on Friday. Class of 2027 standout Hunter Quentel went the distance, striking out 10 batters. She and senior Virginia Tech commit Mia Gagliardi hit back-to-back home runs to seal the game in the bottom of the sixth.


1. Melissa (Texas)
Record: 18-0 | Last week: 1
The Cardinals have outscored opponents 89-0 over the past seven games and have pushed their win streak to 33.

2. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Record: 8-0 | Last week: 2
Luna Taboas went yard and had three hits to help lift the Eagles to a 5-2 win over Baker on Monday.
Record: 9-1 | Last week: 3
Sara Pinedo struck out 11 and went the distance during a 1-0 win over Tesoro on Wednesday.



4. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)
Record: 10-0 | Last week: 9
Kyla Paul and Sarah Breaux smashed home runs to help the Firebirds to a 13-3 win over LaBelle on Saturday.

5. Summerville (S.C.)
Record: 8-0 | Last week: 5
The Green Wave have scored 86 runs to start the year while allowing just three. Their last loss was March 18, 2023.

6. Katy (Texas)
Record: 21-1 | Last week: 6
The Tigers have been idle since March 8.

7. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 11-1 | Last week: 7
The Cougars have been idle since March 8. Their next game is Thursday at home versus Corona.

8. Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas)
Record: 17-0 | Last week: 12
Chesney Davis struck out 13 and did not allow a hit during an 18-0 win over Rudder on Tuesday.

9. Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.)
Record: 20-0 | Last week: 11
Jaycee Sledge left the park twice during a 14-2 win over Evangel Christian Academy on Monday.



10. Coahoma (Texas)
Record: 15-0 | Last week: 10
Emery Doporto, Mia Clemmer and Addi Hart all went deep during an 18-0 win over Brownfield on Saturday.

11. Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, Calif.)
Record: 9-0 | Last week: 4
Carly Short drove in a pair of runs as the Trojans beat rival Ponderosa 5-1 on Saturday night.

12. Orange Beach (Ala.)
Record: 4-1 | Last week: 8
After an opening-day loss, the Makos have won four straight, scoring 46 without allowing a run.

13. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 18-2 | Last week: 13
Hailey Nutter mowed down 10 and Aybrie Corona, Zoey Hood and JosLynn Cooper had a pair of hits each as the Eagles beat East Central 6-0 on Saturday.

14. Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 14
Claire Caoili went deep to help lift the Warriors to a 3-2 win over Steinbrenner on Tuesday.

15. Pace (Fla.)
Record: 9-0 | Last week: 16
Hannah DeMarcus struck out and 17 and tossed her second no-hitter this season during a 3-0 win over Gulf Shores on Friday.



16. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Record: 7-1 | Last week: 17
The Lancers were idle last week and will be back in action on March 28.

17. Canyon del Oro (Tucson, Ariz.)
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 19
The Dorados will be back on the diamond March 24.

18. Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs, Fla.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 21
Lauren Compton drove in four runs and Kayla Morris hit a bomb during a 14-3 win over Lake Mary on Thursday.

19. Neshannock (New Castle, Pa.)
Record: 1-0 | Last week: 23
Jaidon Nogay had three hits and Miley Anderson drove in a pair as the Lancers opened up with a 4-0 win on Friday.

20. Hernando (Miss.)
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 30
Olivia Higginbotham had a pair of hits and scored twice during the 5-2 win over Northwest Rankin.

21. Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, S.C.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: NR
Mia Kovacs ripped a triple which would give the Copperheads the lead during a 3-1 victory over Aynor on Saturday.



22. Rocklin (Calif.)
Record: 8-0 | Last week: 48
The Thunder have an important league game on Wednesday on the road at No. 30, Del Oro.

23. Kingwood (Texas)
Record: 14-1-1 | Last week: 38
The Mustangs have two big district games this week, King on Tuesday and Summer Creek on Friday.

24. Huntington Beach (Calif.)
Record: 5-0 | Last week: 29
The Oilers will resume play Tuesday in non-league action against Gahr.

25. Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)
Record: 22-2 | Last week: 27
Hannah Hobbs hit a solo shot during the 6-4 win over Springville.

Next 25

26. Springville (Ala.)
27. Park Vista (Lake Worth, Fla.)
28. Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
29. Weddington (Matthews, N.C.)
30. Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.)
31. Curry (Jasper, Ala.)
32. Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
33. Forney (Texas)
34. Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia, S.C.)
35. Atascocita (Humble, Texas)
36. Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
37. Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)
38. Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, Ohio)
39. Carterville (Ill.)
40. St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.)
41. Gaylord (Mich.)
42. St. Charles North (St. Charles, Ill.)
43. Rising Sun (North East, Md.)
44. Marist (Chicago, Ill.)
45. Kenosha Bradford (Kenosha, Wis.)
46. Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, Ill.)
47. Henderson County (Henderson, Ky.)
48. La Salle Academy (Providence, R.I.)
49. Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.)
50. Ichabod Crane (Valatie, N.Y.)