Leander, Barbers Hill continue to roll in Texas; Rocklin on this rise out west in California.
As the Texas high school softball regular season wraps up this week, a pair of Lone Star schools will begin the postseason as the top two teams in the nation.
Leander (Texas) has a flawless record and only five games this year have been within two runs.
Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas) continues to climb up the MaxPreps Top 25. In 23 games this year, the Eagles didn't allow a single run.
In California,
Rocklin (Calif.) has not only looked like one of the top squads in the Golden State, but also one of the best in the country. Boise State commit
Brook Thompson has not allowed an earned run in nearly 40 innings of work against top-tier competition.
Jayla Castro, Rocklin
File photo by Curt Lerner
Record: 28-0 |
Last week: 1
The Lions won a close game 6-5 over Cedar Park as they remain undefeated.
2. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 26-2 |
Last week: 5
The Eagles have not allowed a run in eight-straight games.
3. Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, Fla.)
Record: 17-2 |
Last week: 2
Mustangs fell 3-2 to Venice but bounced back with a 15-1 win over Palmetto.
Cassidy McLellan,
Leah James and
Taylor Shephard all homered.
4. Los Alamitos (Calif.)
Record: 6-0 |
Last week: 3
The Griffins are back in action this week.
5. Park Vista (Lake Worth, Fla.)
Record: 17-0 |
Last week: 4
6. Marist (Chicago)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 6
Season opener April 17.
7. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 7-1 |
Last week: 7
Cougars are on a six-game winning streak.
8. Eastern Alamance (Mebane, N.C.)
Record: 6-0 |
Last week: 9
Kenna Raye Dark homered and struck out 11 in a win over Morehead.
9. Crown Point (Ind.)
Record: 4-0 |
Last week: 10
Senior
Madi Young had five hits on the week as the Bulldogs went 3-0.
10. Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.)
Record: 31-2-1 |
Last week: 8
The Huskies fell to Spain Park 8-6 on Wednesday. The two Alabama powers have split their two games.
11. Westlake (Westlake Village, Calif.)
Record: 5-0 |
Last week: 11
Warriors are back in action on Thursday against Agoura.
12. Warren (San Antonio)
Record: 18-0 |
Last week: 12
Senior
Mia Garcia had four hits and two doubles this past week as the Warriors remain perfect.
13. Newsome (Lithia, Fla.)
Record: 19-0 |
Last week: 23
Junior
Jadeyn Ruszkowski drove in three runs as the Wolves had 15 hits in a Thursday win over Sickles.
14. Saugus (Calif.)
Record: 1-0 |
Last week: 14
Two games on tap for the Centurions this week starting Wednesday.
15. Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas)
Record: 27-0 |
Last week: 15
Senior
Emiley Kennedy has now hit 11 home runs. The team has 37 total.
16. University (Orange City, Fla.)
Record: 17-0 |
Last week: 21
Junior
Grace Taylor is 8-0 in the circle with 128 strikeouts.
17. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.)
Record: 22-3 |
Last week: 17
The Patriots have shut out nine of its last 10 opponents.
18. Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, Miss.)
Record: 18-0 |
Last week: NR
The Rockets soar into the Top 25 after impressive 18-0 start
19. Rocklin (Calif.)
Record: 8-0 | Last week: NR
UCLA commit
Jayla Castro (C) and pitcher
Brook Thompson (Boise State) have the Thunder off to a perfect start.
20. Glen Allen (Va.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 21
Season opens April 13.
21. Crescenta Valley (La Crescenta, Calif.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 19
Season opens April 13.
22. Spring-Ford (Royersford, Pa.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 24
Season opens April 13.
23. Sickles (Tampa, Fla.)
Record: 16-1 |
Last week: 13
The Gryphons fell to now 13th-ranked Newsome, but bounced back with a 16-0 win over Hillsborough.
24. Fairhope (Ala.)
Record: 22-2 |
Last week: 24
Sophomore
Bella Cabral is batting over .500 with five home runs.
25. Villa Park (Calif.)
Record: 8-0 |
Last week: NR
The Spartans have our attention after an impressive 8-0 start.
