MaxPreps 2014 Top 100 Preseason National Softball Rankings

Though it graduated seven players to the college ranks, Pacifica (Garden Grove, Calif.) opens the 2014 softball season atop the Maxpreps Xcellent 25 Softball Rankings, which are extended to 100 to start things off.

Seven seems like a lot, but the 2013 roster had 13 players who had signed or committed to colleges and six return, including a pair of MaxPreps All-American pitchers – Kaylee Carlson and Kaley Winegarner – who have signed with D-1 schools.

With Stanford commit Winegarner injured must of the season, Carlson picked up the slack and won 19 of 20 decisions. She is 55-6 with an 0.78 ERA in her three seasons at Pacifica.

A healthy Winegarner is, simply put, bad news for opponents. As a freshman, she was the Empire League Pitcher of the Year and a MaxPreps All-American.



In addition to the pitchers, Pacifica returns five other all-league players including Florida signee Nicole DeWitt, considered by many to be the top prep senior infielder. Pacifica enters the season with 19 wins in its final 20 games, as the streak-ending loss was to Norco in the CIF Southern Section semifinals (3-2 in 10 innings).

Alexander Central (Taylorsville, N.C.) gets the No. 2 nod in the season-opening poll. Coach Monte Sherrill said his team is "Strong and athletic at every position defensively." 

Alexander Central, 34-1 a year ago, has won three of the last five state 4A titles and in 2013 set a state record for hits in a season with 399.  And all nine starters return, including all-American and North Carolina signee Taylor Wike, who led the state in hits last season.

Amador Valley (Pleasanton, Calif.) started 2013 at No. 1, but lost early in the postseason. However, the Dons are loaded with eight returning starters, including pitcher Joanna Grauer, who has signed with UCLA and pitched last summer for Sweden's national team.

Following those three are many teams with plans to climb the ladder, including 2014 unbeatens Greenwood (Bowling Green, Ky.), Hoover (North Canton, Ohio) and 2013 MaxPreps national champion Northern (Owings, Md).

Greenwood (No. 4) returns all but one starter from a year ago when it won a state-record 44 times. Coach Penny Reece says the team is even stronger this time around. Hoover (No. 7) returns infielder Jenna Lilley and pitcher Tara Thatcher with a plan to extend its 34-game winning streak. Northern (No. 10) will rely on the arm of senior Jess Cummings, who was 22-0 last season and did not allow an earned run.



See last year's final MaxPreps Computer Rankings and also the final MaxPreps Xcellent 25.


No. 1 (No. 33 in final 2013 poll) Pacifica (Garden Grove, Calif.), 27-6
Pacifica won 19 of its last 20 games and reached the CIF Southern Section Division 1 semifinals. Though the Mariners lost seven players to college softball, they return future college players Nicole DeWitt (.490, 26 RBIs, who has signed with Florida), Faith Canfield (.345, 21 RBIs, Michigan) and a pair of D-1 pitchers in Kaylee Carlson (19-1, 138 strikeouts, 0.62 ERA, North Carolina) and Kaley Winegarner (4-5, 1.65 ERA, Stanford), who was injured much of last season. Nicole Wise and junior Brooke Marquez, who were second team all-Empire League choices, also return.

2. (8) Alexander Central (Taylorsville, N.C.), 34-1
Central won the 4A state title in 2013 and lost just one senior, a non-starter. All starters return, including seven all-state players – State 4A Pitcher of the Year Kiana Millsaps (24-0), infielder Vada Blue Sherrill (finalist for state Gatorade POY), pitcher Bailey Rhoney (4A State Finals Series MVP, who had a 26-game hitting streak and was 9-1 on the mound), outfielders Amanda Sports and Averi Miller, infielder Taylor Wike (two-time Conference Player of the Year and finalist for Gatorade State POY) and speedy outfielder Tianna Batts. Middle infielders Wike and Sherrill scored 96 runs between them a year ago and defensively turned 24 double plays.

3. (61) Amador Valley (Pleasanton, Calif.), 24-3
Amador Valley lost one senior starter and returns a complete infield, starting catcher and possibly the best pitcher on any team. When that pitcher is senior Johanna Grauer, good things will follow. Grauer was 22-2 with an 0.08 ERA and 274 strikeouts in 152 innings. She allowed just 39 hits last season. Other key returnees are catcher Victoria Molina, infielders Ashley Lotosynski and Malory Masajlo and outfielders Nicole Yozzo, Hanna Moreno and Jazzy Perez – all seniors.

4. (3) Greenwood (Bowling Green, Ky.), 44-0
Greenwood won a state title, set a Kentucky softball record with 44 wins, became Kentucky's first team to complete an unbeaten season and is loaded with returnees including senior pitcher Elizabeth Moss, catcher Aeron Smith, outfielder Raley Slone and infielders Katelyn Merritt, Alexis Dean and Paige Coles. Add senior pitcher Chelsea Kirby, who was in Greenwood's program as a freshman, and the team is very deep.

5. (46) Deer Park (Texas), 37-5
A Texas 5A semifinalist in 2013, the Deer will be led by seniors Caitlin Plocheck (.547, 46 RBIs, 8-0, 1.16 ERA), Haley Harrison (.492, 49 runs), and Alana Tinker (.403), plus sophomore Payton McBride (19-1, .442, 30 RBIs).

6. (70) Archbishop Mitty (San Jose, Calif.), 27-1
Mitty exited the playoffs early last season, but return plenty with pitcher Desiree Severance (22-1, 1.28 ERA), Jazmyn Jackson (.542, 29 RBIs), Danielle Bowers (.393, 25 RBIs), Haley Wymbs (.403) and Madeleine Kim (.411).



7. (4) Hoover (North Canton, Ohio), 34-0
In 2013, the Vikings won their third-straight state title and seventh in school history in finishing without a loss. They lost four starters, but return Jenna Lilley and Tara Thacker (21-0). Lilley batted .697 with seven home runs, 53 RBIs and 46 runs scored in 32 games. They outscored foes 360-45.

8. (34) Red Mountain (Mesa, Ariz.), 33-5
Arizona's 2013 Division 1 champions are loaded with returnees Breana Macha (.380, 31 RBIs, 19-4, 200 strikeouts), Marian Ruf (9-1, 1.42 ERA, .421), Alexandra Wiley (.471), Ashley Hill (41 RBIs, .397), Alyssa Fernandez (.388, 40 RBIs), Mckenzy Gutierrez (.394) and Jordan Beck (.474, 10 HRs, 41 RBIs).

9. (NR) Mountain Ridge (Glendale, Ariz.), 31-4
Any team that returns six players with batting averages over .395 is likely to score a lot of runs. The Mountain Lions will be led by big hitters Corrie Green (17 home runs, 56 RBIs, .566 batting average) and Alyssa Dicarol (.532, 66 RBIs, 30 extra base hits). Add in Bailey Gaffin (.446, 48 runs), Taylor Kaye (.455, 47 runs) and Kaylin Ayotte (.449 and 1.57 ERA) and Ridge should contend for a state title.

10. (1) Northern (Owings, Md.), 23-0
Northern won its sixth-straight 3A state title and will enter the 2014 season with a 79-game winning streak. Northern lost four key senior starters who supplied much of the offense, but return Freshman All-American Kassidy Cross (.519 - led team in runs, hits and average) and pitcher Jess Cummings, who allowed only one unearned run in compiling a 22-0 record, 0.00 ERA and 298 strikeouts in 135 innings. Despite Cummings' strengths, it's difficult to rank Owings No. 1 as only one returning starter better than .300 a year ago.

11. (95) Basha (Chandler, Ariz.), 26-6
The Bears lost only one starter from a 2013 team that batted .368 as a team and hit 39 home runs. Lynea Klemmedson (13-3), Kelsey Tidwell (12-3) and hitters Hailey Maher (.333), Brittany Medina (.326), Brooke Breland (.337, 18 steals, 32 RBIs), Courtney Hiruko (.349), Hailee Siroky (.472, 50 RBIs, nine home runs) and Nicole Matta (.359) return with a goal to top those marks.

12. (76) Mission Viejo (Calif.), 26-2 
The Diablos lost a trio of seniors, but have two of the best preps anywhere in pitcher Taylor McQuillin and power hitter Alyssa Palomino.



13. (79) Pelham (Ala.), 45-6
The state large school runner-up in 2013, Pelham looks to contend again with returnees Rebekah Fox (22-2, 1.14 ERA, 31 RBIs), Kristian Foster (.471, 38 RBIs), Caitlyn Sapp (9 HRs, .389, 36 RBIs), Emily Spain (9-1, .350) and Madi Walker (.383).

14. (39) St. Thomas Aquinas (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.), 22-5
STA won the Florida 7A title in 2014 and returns all-staters Gwen Svekis (.407, 34 RBIs), Rachel Collins (.417) and Meghan King (12-2, 120 K in 109 IP, 0.83 ERA).

15. (65) Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.), 26-2
The Monarchs are loaded for a 2014 title run. Returnees include Andie Formby (15-3, 1.15), Alex Formby (5-0), Morganne Flores (.500, 25 RBIs with 23 hits), Alexis Carmona (.348), Melissa Rochford (.446, 22 RBIs), and Nychole Antillon (.321).

16. (18) Estrella Foothills (Goodyear, Ariz.), 33-2
Estrella won the Arizona D-3 title and should be favored for a repeat, despite losing three key seniors as it returns Dustie Durham (.462, 29-2), Taylor Godfrey (.470, 36 steals), Alex Fedo (.427), Ashley Godfrey (36 RBIs, .443, 51 runs).

17. (5) Curtis (River Ridge, La.), 32-1
Curtis won the Louisiana 2A state title in 2013 and has triumphed in 64 of its last 65 games. It was led by Katie Brignac (20-0 with 225 strikeouts, a 0.75 ERA, and a team-best .444 batting average), Peyton Pignolia (13-1) and Brooke Lee (.519, 10 home runs and 30 RBIs). Add Rachel Brockhause (.407) and Heather Scully (.364) and there are a lot of reasons for optimism.

18. (97) Bradford (Starke, Fla.), 28-3
Bradford will be strong again with returnees Ashton Adkins (26-2, 204 Ks, .325), Mackenzie Gault (.342), Jaci Atkinson (.414), Annie Luke (.370), Lainie Rodgers (.370) and the state's top 4A power hitter Taylor Cruce (.392, 42 RBIs, 13 home runs).



19. (47) Bloom-Carroll (Carroll, Ohio), 30-3
B-C won the Ohio D-3 title a year ago and returns Taran Alvelo, possibly the top 2015 prospect. She not only homered 13 times, drove in 30 runs and batted .440, but she struck out 363 batters in 188 innings and won 27 of 30 games. The Bulldogs also return seniors Haley Starr (19 steals, 30 runs, .361), Ashley Ireland (.366) and Abby Grover (.352), plus junior Kaylee Springer (.361) and sophomore McKenna Coffman (.384).

20. (43) The Woodlands (Texas), 29-9
The Highlanders will be led by seniors Sydney Salmans (.426, 36 RBIs) and pitcher Caitlin Bartsch (9-4. 1.90 ERA) and juniors Abby Langkamp (20-5, 1.50 ERA, .392, 35 RBIs) and Aubrey Leach (.509, 44 stolen bases and 59 runs scored).

21. (24) St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.), 29-2
The Lancers won their third state title in four years in 2013 and look better this season. Returning are Jackie Gallagher (.509, 52 hits, 40 RBIs) and Notre Dame signee Katie Beriont (.437, 27-2 record, 235 strikeouts in 169 innings, 16 shutouts and an ERA of 0.62). Also returning are Katie Baron (eight home runs with 36 RBIs), Erica Krumbine (.460), Claire Stefanelli (.413 with 23 RBIs), Helen Coppola (.350) and junior Marlena Bevilacqua (.317).

22. (10) Olathe East (Kan.), 24-1
The Hawks repeated as Kansas 6A state champions in 2013 and return key players – Allison Stewart (.493, 33 RBIs), Elizabeth Leonard (.554), Mckenna Davis (.544) and Bailey Ward (.396). Stewart was also 10-2 with a 0.20 ERA, 125 Ks, 69 IP, and allowed only two earned runs.

23. (NR) Horizon (Scottsdale, Ariz.), 29-6
Horizon returns juniors Tamara 'T' Statman (.481, 24-6, 1.72 ERA, 286 strikeouts) and Kaila Jacobi (.386, 10 home runs, 36 RBIs) plus sophomore Gabby Moreno (.314, 36 runs).

24. (28) Immaculate Heart Academy (Washington Township, N.J.), 31-2
The state runner-ups return Steph Thomas (.365, 29-1), Daniella Ibarra (.542, 26 RBIs, 17 doubles), Angelina Mcguire (.338) and Rachel Pollard (.311, 25 RBIs).

25. (92) Lewisville (Texas), 31-13
Led by freshman pitcher Maribeth Gorsuch, Lewisville won the Texas 5A title in 2013. Gorsuch is back and a year older. In addition to Gorsuch, other key returnees are Miranda Worthington (.403) and .300-plus hitters Gaby Vasquez, Megan Haggard and Selena Garcia.

26. (81) Smyrna (Tenn.), 40-10
Makenzie Prince (370 Ks, 36-6, 0.89 ERA, .399, 31 RBIs), Veronica Westfall (.369) and Kristen Hunsicker (.390) will lead the defending D1-3A state champions.

27. (41) Sierra (Manteca, Calif.), 25-2
Sierra won the CIF Sac-Joaquin Section D-3 title a year ago, but lost four seniors to graduation. However, any team with Allie Wallsjasper (.481, 18-2 record) will contend. The Timberwolves also return Kendelle Messersmith (.324), Lexus Barnes (.333) and Devi Coglio (.367).

28. (63) Baylor (Chattanooga, Tenn.), 36-7
Baylor won the state 2A title last year and with seniors Haley Andrus, Precious Birdsong and Noelle Winkles teaming with juniors Lauren Lewis and Maya Mathis, it will be strong. If pitching comes through, they could move up in the polls quickly.

29. (NR) P.K. Yonge (Gainesville, Fla.), 25-3
With senior Kalen McGill in the circle (24-3, 181 strikeouts, 15 walks in 142 winnings, 16 shutouts, six no-hitters) and at the plate (.444, seven home runs and 35 RBIs), the Blue Wave will be tough to beat. Add in seven other returning starters and Yonge will be a team to watch.



30. (66) Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, Miss.), 31-6
The 2013 state 5A champions return Kayla McKinion (19-6, 2.33 ERA),  Hailey Lunderman (.508, 43 SB), Madalyn McMahon (.441, 28 RBIs, 34 SB), Kayla Robertson (.328, 37 RBIs), Katlyn Duke (.351, 27 RBIs) and Hannah Williams (.458, 39 RBIs, 21 SB).

31. (62) Washburn Rural (Topeka, Kan.), 24-1
A state 6A semifinalist in 2013, Washburn returns a lot with Kelsee Henry (19-1, 1.30), Savannah Moore (.479, 37 RBIs), Chloe Holman (.404) and Jenny Metzger (.443).

32. (84) North Little Rock (Ark.), 29-6
The Wildcats won the 7A state title and return four all-state players, including sophomore pitcher Kaleigh Wynn, who was 26-5 as a freshman. The other key returnees are Sydney Parr, Katy Kinnison and McKenzie Escovedo.

33. (NR) Norco (Calif.), 27-8
Norco continues to reload and with D-1 college signees Savannah Clark, Ashley Goodwin, Amanda Sandoval and Kristen Voller and D-2 signees Tiffany Sanchez and Haley Gilham. 2014 looks to be a title-contending year.

34. (17) North Medford (Ore.), 29-2
North Medford won its second-straight 6A title and has won 60 of its last 62 games. Returnees include pitcher Alexis Barkwell, Joci Ellis and Keisha Williams.

35. (NR) King (Riverside, Calif.), 24-7
With Alexis Osorio in the circle, King will be a power. The Alabama signee was 16-6 with 230 strikeouts and a 1.40 ERA as a junior, then had a monster summer season. Add Bryanna Clark and Sarah Costlow, and King is deep.

36. (43) La Grange (Texas), 38-4
A Texas 3A semifinalist in 2013, La Grange is loaded for a title run with Ariel Svec (19-3, 1.55 ERA), Abby Morgan (18-1, 1.33 ERA), Alyssa Angel (.525, 30 extra base hits, 41 steals, 38 RBIs), Briana Angel (.487, 43 RBIs), Kristy Bertsch (.462, 44 RBIs), Riley Fisbeck (.323) and Madison Becka (40 RBIs, .333).

37. (20) Vintage (Napa, Calif.), 34-1
The Crushers won their first CIF Sac-Joaquin Section Division I softball championship last season. They lost four seniors, but return Bailey Robben (.438, 57 RBIs, 23 extra base hits) and Emily Oestreich (33 wins, 299 strikeouts).



38. (7) Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.), 30-1
The Knights won the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association D-1 title in 2013, but lost three seniors – two were all-Americans. But six players who batted over .300 return, including junior Shannon Murphy (.427, 19 RBIs), senior Amanda Ehlers (.418 and 38 RBIs), sophomore Jenna Spille (.342), junior Erin Sweeney (.363, 27 RBIs), sophomore Olivia Giaquinto (.333) and senior Hayley Metcalf (.404, 50 runs, 20-for-20 in steals). Sweeney takes the mound after a 4-0, 1.22 ERA season.

39. (58) Yorba Linda (Calif.), 24-4
Yorba Linda reached the CIF Southern Section semifinals in an impressive showing in only the program's third year, and could improve with Paige Von Sprechen in the circle.

40. (16) Coral Reef (Miami), 26-2
The Barracudas won the Florida 8A title and return juniors Carsyn Gordon (.538, 26 RBIs), Kylan Becker (.680, 39 steals, 53 runs), Cristina Colli (.389), Michelle Mesa (8-0, 1.73 ERA), Sarah Ortiz, Cassandra Garcia, Denver Keller and Amy Roach.

41. (14) Las Cruces (N.M.), 30-1
The Bulldawgs won the Class 5A state title and finished the season with 26 straight wins. They return Katalina Padilla and pitchers Erica Polanco and Dannette Diaz, but lost five senior starters.

42. (NR) Marina (Huntington Beach, Calif.), 32-8
Terra Blanco is back and that's enough for a No. 42 ranking. She went 25-4 in the circle with a 0.70 ERA and 229 strikeouts in 190 innings while hitting .420 with a .550 on-base percentage.

43. (NR) Keystone (La Grange, Ohio), 23-5
The winningest program in Ohio history, Keystone is poised for a 2014 deep playoff run led by seniors Carleigh Herrington, Nicole Neri, Emily Cornish and Morgan McNulty and sophomores Destiny Weber and Summer Constable.

44. (21) Centennial (Las Vegas), 36-6
The Bulldogs won their final 13 games and 24 of their last 25 in defending their state D-1 title. All-Americans Heather Bowen (SS, .480, 59 runs, 39 RBis) and Savannah Horvath (17 HRs, 87 RBIs in 42 games, .585) are back.



45. (11) Chino (Calif.), 26-2
The Cowgirls finished the season with 22 straight wins and a CIF Southern Section D-2 title. They lost seven seniors, but return Miranda Viramontes, an All-American pitcher who threw 15 shutouts in 2013.

46. (67) Niceville (Fla.), 26-2
All-state returnees Aja Brechtal (16-1, 1.68 ERA), Alexis Brunson and Audrey Diekmann (.500, 32 runs) will power the team in 2014. Also returning are all-district players Libby Davis, Jessie Mullen and Christina Ramierez.

47. (55) Piedra Vista (Farmington, N.M.), 26-5
The New Mexico 4A champion was the only team to beat 5A state champion Las Cruces in 2013. Returning are all-state players first baseman Breanna Salas, second baseman Tegan Woosley and outfielders Tabor Woosley and Danielle Ortiz.

48. (NR) Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas), 33-4
Led by catcher Sara Rupp, pitcher Randi Rupp and infielder Erin Houthoofd, Barber's Hill should be poised for a run at a Texas 4A title.

49. (44) Pearland (Texas), 36-4
Despite losing sophomore Samantha Show to transfer, Pearland will contend with Riley Soell (10 HRs, .388), Lauren Stewart (.483, 39 stolen bases), Sydney Mckay and Kristen Cuyos (.353, 21 stolen bases).

50. (NR) Esperanza (Anaheim, Calif.), 24-4
Led by 2013 Century League MVP Brynley Steele and Pitcher of the Year Hayley Copeland, the Aztecs will test any team in Southern California. Also returning are all-league players Bryanna Castro, Haleigh John and Maddie Roth.
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51. (NR) Camas (Wash.), 22-6
Buoyed by all-league pitchers Harli Hubbard (172 strikeouts in 92 innings) and Katie Schroeder (134 strikeouts in 83 innings) and led by .468 hitter Lena Richards, Camas looks to improve on its runner-up finish in 2013.



52. (2) Lake City (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), 28-0
The Timberwolves captured their second 5A state title in three years. The T'Wolves have won 77 of their last 79 games and two state titles (2011 and 2013). Lake City lost MaxPreps Player of the Year Casey Stangel to Missouri. But they return Jace Wilson (.604), Dakota Wilson (.451) and all-American Vanessa Shippy (.737, 54 SBs). If pitching comes though, Lake City will be in the hunt. The top returning pitcher is Jordyn McCracken (15 innings of work in 2013).

53. (25) Valley View (Archbald, Pa.), 25-0
The Cougars won the PIAA Class AAA championship and will be led by Clare Sebastianelli (.513, team-high 35 RBIs) and seniors Gina Coccetti (.349) and Blayse Cholish (.456). If pitching comes through, their win streak will grow. They have only two losses in their last 72 games.

54. (27) Sherwood (Sandy Spring, Md.), 21-0
The defending 4A state champs enter the season with a 42-game win streak and pitcher Meggie Detjer is back for her senior season.

55. (81) Seymour (Tenn.), 41-8
Seymour lost two seniors, including a 31-game winning pitcher, but returns seven starters, including sophomore Bailey Pierce (55 RBIs) and senior Lauren Irwin (.426, 11 home runs). Pitching will come from sophomores Miranda Duncan and Heather Foreman, who combined to go 10-2 with 88 strikeouts in 68 innings.

56. (NR) Cypress Bay (Weston, Fla.), 21-6
Sarah Maloney (1.36 ERA, 120 strikeouts in 82 innings) will team with Maddie Gott (.382, 30 RBIs), Olivia Gott (.367), Maggie Scott (.400) and Lexi DiEmmanuele to lead the Lightning.

57. (NR) South Salem (Ore.), 24-6
Led by senior pitcher Katie Donovan (24-4, 291 strikeouts in 174 innings, 30 RBIs) and middle infielder Kelly Burdick (.560, 53 runs), the Saxons return plenty in their bid for a 6A title.

58. Empire (Tucson, Ariz.), 30-5
The Ravens are loaded with returnees Tazia Hernandez (.627, 72 runs, 21 steals), Bailey Roninger (.422), Christina Slattery (.427, 36 RBIs), Gracie Taber (.448, 34 RBIs), Brittany Woolridge (16-2, 140 strikeouts in 100 innings and 0.63 ERA), Kaelyn Smith (.460) and all-American Kelsey Smith (.550, 75 RBIs, 19 doubles, 15 homers).

59. (19) Santiago (Corona, Calif.), 30-5
Santiago defeated Norco 8-2 to win the CIF Southern Section D-1 title a year ago, but lost three senior starters including pitcher Erica Romero. Hitting, however, should be plentiful with Rachel Minogue (.471, 33 RBIs), Randel Leahy (41 runs, .358), Kaylin Crumpton (.346) and Nichole Fry (.353).

60. (46) Hays (Buda, Texas), 40-3
Hays won the 4A title and with pitcher Sarah Leal (24-4) and hitters Karina Roacha (.361), Gabi Alvarez (.437), Addie Vayas (.353) and Haleigh Madded (.415), the Rebels should contend again.



61. (NR) Winslow (Ariz.), 26-4
Winslow is another team returning its entire pitching staff, one that won 26 games last year. bBut hitting is what makes the Bulldogs powerful with Taylor Baca (.588, 50 RBIs, 24 doubles), Renee Bollin (.488, 56 runs), Halle Hayes (.685, 57 runs), Alyssa Smith (.368, 33 RBIs), Richelyn Villanueva (.329) and Jaleisa Hayes (.476). Team averaged a dozen runs and batted .450 in 2013.

62. (22) Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 52-8
The Senators captured their second-straight 6A title and fourth overall. Sparkman also won titles in 2006, 2009 and 2012.

63. (74) Bishop Carroll (Wichita, Kan.), 23-2
It won its third-straight 5A title in 2013 behind Jessi Haffner (0.99 ERA, 41 RBIs), Morgan Balderas and Hunter Hogan; all three return in 2014.

64. (NR) Hagerty (Oviedo, Fla.), 27-2
Led by all-state pitcher Samantha Worrell and all-state teammate Alexandria Miller, the Huskies will go after the 8A title in 2014.

65. (NR) Canyon del Oro (Tucson, Ariz.), 31-6
Canyon del Oro returns all but one starter, including sophomore pitcher Randi Lonville (12-0, .355), Dominique Gonzalez (.460, 42 RBIs), Samantha Nettling (.413), Makenzie Sullivan (.473, nine homers, 45 RBIs), Heather Knight (.454, 33 RBIs, 19 extra base hits) and Jordyn Binnion (.420, 36 runs).

66. (NR) River Ridge (New Port Richey, Fla.), 28-2
Anchored by pitcher Makenzie Goluba (23-2, 0.54 ERA, .483, 39 RBIs), the Royal Knights also bring back Kenzi Maguire (.479, 38 RBIs), Morgan Tolle (.558, 48 RBIs, 29 extra base hits) and Madisyn Palmer (.489, 49 runs).



67. (88) Columbia (Lake City, Fla.), 21-4
The reigning 6A title winners return junior pitchers Ashley Shoup (13-2) and Erin Anderson (15-2) along with Kayli Kvistad (.617, 37 RBIs), Lacey King (..406, 27 extra base hits) and Tatum Morgan (.412).

68. (89) Palo Verde (Las Vegas), 29-9
The state D-1 runner-up Panthers return all but one senior to a team that scored 309 runs and batted .385. Returnees include Breanna Beatty (.525, 32 extra base hits, 49 RBIs), Rachel Williams (.486, 51 runs) and Melissa Lacro (.409, 38 RBIs).

69. (59) Salem Hills (Salem, Utah), 26-3
The Skyhawks won the 4A title last year and return 24-game winner Kirtlin Bohling (.446, 33 RBIs, 0.35 ERA, 285 strikeouts in 151 innings), Kenzie Martin (.430), Abbie Tuttle (.356), Ashley Whiting (.342) and Amelia Weight (.340).

70. (NR) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 23-5
The Patriots return Melissa Rini (.435), Gianna Arrizurieta (.516), Ashley Belans (.451, 31 RBIs) and pitchers Jenna Goodrich (14.3, 0.83) and Madison Canby (9-2, 1.24) from a state semifinal team.

71. (NR) Cinco Ranch (Katy, Texas), 26-8
Cinco Ranch returns a dozen players from the 2013 team, including pitcher Kayla Ober, who earned District MVP honors after a brilliant junior year. Ober was 27-6 with a 2.14 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 206 innings in the circle while batting .417 with a team-high 45 RBIs. Eight of her teammates earned all-district honors and all of them return.

72. (45) Glenbard South (Glen Ellyn, Ill.), 37-4
Glenbard South won the 3A state title for a second-straight year.



73. (48) Brusly (La.), 34-2
Brusly won the 3A title behind pitcher Carli Jo LeBlanc, who compiled a 26-1 record in the circle with a stingy 0.95 ERA and 237 strikeouts in 169 innings pitched. She also drove in 37 runs. Also returning are seniors Carlie Comeaux and Lanesha Taylor.

74. (49) Aledo (Texas), 40-4
The 2013 Texas 4A semifinalist will be led by junior Lauren Craine (30-2, 1.43 ERA) and senior Haylee Bowden (.565).

75. (NR) Burbank (Calif.), 25-3
Jazmin Orozco (.417), Bridgette Pisa (.438) and Lily Winn (30 BRIs) will give pitcher Caitlyn Brooks (25-3, 309 strikeouts in 170 innings) plenty of support in 2014. Definitely a California team to keep an eye on.

76. (42) San Benito (Texas), 34-3
The Texas 5A semifinalist from 2013 is led by pitcher Amber Jasso, who is 4-foot-10, but she had a 23-1 record and a team-best .571 batting average. Blandina Trevino (.444), Dorothy Millan (.430) and Clarissa Huerta (.366) will add to the offense.

77. (NR) Hahnville (Boutte, La.), 31-6
Loaded with all-area returnees Lauren Beadle (29-4, 1.93 ERA), Lauren Simar (.465, 39 RBIs) and Taylor Hogan (.357, 37 runs), Hahnville should be one of state's top teams.

78. (37) Russellville (Ark.), 30-7
The Cyclones won the 6A title with Alabama commit Andrea Kindrick returning (20-4, 0.16 ERA, 287 Ks, 135 IP, .475 average).

79. (54) Bay City Western (Auburn, Mich.), 37-3
Michigan's 2013 D-1 runner-up brings back senior pitcher Hannah Leppek (25-2).



80. (64) New Ulm (Minn.), 25-3
New Ulm won the 2A title in 2013 and returns Ellie Schneider (.457, 31 RBIs), Rachel Strandmark (.452, 30 steals) and Abby Kamm (.351, 28 steals).

81. (NR) Countryside (Clearwater, Fla.), 24-4
Keeley Mayers (.397), Alyssa Queen (.375, 13-3, 1.34 ERA), Samantha Sharpe (.455) and college signees Erin Jankiewicz, Sommer Pollard and Brittany Creamer return.

82. (73) St. Patrick (Biloxi, Miss.), 31-3 
The Irish return every player from their state 2A championship team, including pitcher Sabrina Turner (21-1, 1.12).

83. (NR) California (San Ramon, Calif.), 21-5
Led by Lindsey Chalmers (15-4, 0.32 ERA, 182 Ks in 131 innings pitched), California earns No. 3 Amador Valley's attention.

84. (NR) Haleyville (Ala.), 45-13
Some might think No. 84 is too high for a team that lost four senior starters, but the returnees include Holly Ward (27-9, 310 strikeouts, 0.89 ERA, 27 doubles and a .419 batting average to go along with 50 RBIs). Also back are Payton Townsend (.319), Tori Pendley (.355) and Perri Gilbert (.432, 70 hits).

85. (78) Newton County (Decatur, Miss.), 30-4
Newton County won the 4A state title in 2013 and returns everyone including Darby Bishop (23-0, 1.79 ERA, .485 batting average, 41 RBIs), Cassidy Blount (.343), Shelby Barrett (.374), Latesia Davis (.379), Ashton Lampton (45 RBIs, 30 extra base hits, .492 average) and Savannah Gates (.392).



86. (NR) High Point (Sussex, N.J.), 22-4-1
Allyson Frei is back with a goal to improve upon her 2013 season (22-4, 393 strikeouts and an 0.19 ERA).

87. (NR) North (St. Charles, Ill.),
The team's success starts with Sabrina Rabin (18-4, 35 steals, .534 average). She's also one of the state's top sprinters.

88. (NR) Torrington (Conn.), 23-1
Torrington suffered its only loss last season in the second round of the Class L tournament, but everyone is back, including pitcher Sydney Matzko (0.27 ERA, 345 strikeouts, 23-1).

89. (NR) Reed (Sparks, Nev.), 28-8-3
Leading Reed are Jacquelyn Sertic (18-7, 1.24 ERA), Marriah Levesque (.341) and Mackenzie Goins (.377).

90. (NR) Laurel (Del.), 20-2
Led by pitcher Ragan Green, the Bulldogs are in good position to repeat as state champions.

91. (NR) Poway (Calif.), 22-11
With Kourtney Shaw, Jill Zamora and Maiia Martinez leading the way, Poway could be the San Diego Section's top team.

92. (NR) Kasson-Mantorville (Kasson, Minn.), 25-3
With Cori Kennedy (40 RBIs), Kaylea Schorr (.597) and Alysha Mcclaflin (.379, 29 RBIs) leading the offense and Maddie Damon (16-2, 1.11 ERA) in the circle, the Komets hope to improve on a state runner-up finish from 2013.



93. (NR) Twin Falls (Idaho), 19-7
The Bruins are loaded with returnees - Mackenzie Swofford, Cortney Nolan, Megan Hinijos, Morgan Harshberger and Courtney Ellis. And they welcome the return of pitcher Rainey Dyerson, who did not play in 2013.

94. (69) Barrington (Ill.), 36-5
With pitcher Keenan Dolezal (29-2, 0.87) in the circle, Barrington reached the 4A semifinals. She's back and so will be the Fillies.

95. (NR) Seven Lakes (Katy, Texas), 15-12
Led by pitcher Maddie Stulce, six all-district players return.

96. (NR) Leland (San Jose, Calif.), 26-3
Holly Geranen (23-3, 1.24 ERA, 31 RBIs) returns for her senior season, as do Kelsey Borello (.447, 43 runs), Ally Kido (.400) and Mikhaila Talaugon (.310).

97. (82) Pisgah (Ala.), 46-7-2
The Alabama 3A title winners enter the season with a 29-game winning streak and return all-state players Megan Smith and Lillie Mccrary.

98. (NR) Cienega (Vail, Ariz.), 26-5
The Bobcats return Makena Brawley (.441, 38 RBIs), Mickaela Keiser (.516), Shelby Kennedy (.400), Ali Subia (.341), Destinee Williams (.349) and Kayla Green (11-2, 90 strikeouts in 90 innings).

99. (NR) Central (Fresno, Calif.), 19-10
Central lost only one starter from the 2013 Central Section championship team and returns Jilee Schanda (.398), Alyssa Avila (.432), Kaylynn Burt (.333) and Rachel Rodriguez (17 wins, 197 strikeouts in 171 innings and 0.82 ERA).

100. (30) Canon-McMillan (Canonsburg, Pa.), 25-1
The defending state AAAA state champions return Linda Rush (.473), Abby Mccartney (.500), Tara Flower (.333) and Olivia Lorusso (.388, 35 RBIs).