High school softball rankings: Sheldon on the rise in this week's MaxPreps Sac-Joaquin Section Top 25

The MaxPreps high school softball computer rankings are updated twice a week, and the most recent update on April 14 has Sheldon (Sacramento) on the rise.

The Huskies have shown of late why they were picked as the top-ranked team to begin the season after impressive wins over Elk Grove, St. Francis (Sacramento), and one the country's best in Saint Francis of Mountain View, California.

While many teams are off for spring break, Vanden (Fairfield) has continued its impressive start. The Vikings beat East Nicolaus 4-3. East Nic is considered by many as one of the top teams in California. It just shows how talented Vanden is.

Teams that do not enter results and statistical information to MaxPreps make forming the rankings and highlighting players much more difficult.

1. Del Oro (Loomis)
Record: 17-1
Kendal Manley hit a huge home run and drove in three runs during the Golden Eagles 5-3 win over Rocklin.



2. Vanden (Fairfield)
Record: 12-0
Hazyl Gray struck out 12 and allowed three hits during the Vikings' 4-3 win over East Nicolaus.

3. Elk Grove
Record: 12-2
The Thundering Herd have dropped two-straight by a combined score of 2-0.

4. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Record: 12-4
Beija Allen had two hits and drove in three when the Huskies upset Saint Francis 6-4.

5. Folsom
Record: 11-3-1
After a 5-4 loss to Whitney, the Bulldogs bounced back to win four-straight at Stephanie LeDoux tournament.

6. Oakdale
Record: 18-1
Delainey Everett struck out 15 and allowed just one hit in a huge 1-0 win over Central Catholic.

7. St. Francis (Sacramento)
Record: 11-2
Senior Amy Abueg is swinging a hot bat as she has multiple hits in her last three games.
Record: 8-7
Sophomore Mya Flindt had three hits and drove in a pair during the Wildcats 5-4 win over Folsom.

9. Rocklin
Record: 10-8
The Thunder have been playing some really good softball and all their losses are close games against highly ranked teams. Watch out for them in the postseason.

10. Central Catholic (Modesto)
Record: 16-2-1
Noelany Ramirez and Randi Roelling each homered during the Raiders' 9-1 win over Sierra.



11. Vista del Lago (Folsom)
Record: 14-2-1
The Eagles have 15 team home runs, led by Arizona commit Tayler Biehl with five.

12. Roseville
Record: 12-5
The Tigers went 3-1 at the Stephanie LeDoux tournament.

13. Los Banos
Record: 12-1
The Tigers have won 10 straight games

14. Granite Bay
Record: 9-5
The Grizzlies have lost five of its last six games. However, all five losses are to top 10 teams.

15. Lincoln (Stockton)
Record: 11-3
Jordan Hayes hit two bombs and drove in six runs during the Trojans' 15-2 win over Tokay.

16. Tracy
Record: 5-2
Malissa George hit a long ball and had three RBI as the Bulldogs beat St. Mary's 8-4.

17. Marysville
Record: 10-3
Jenissa Conway had three hits, drove in four, and hit a home run in a 11-0 win over Bear River.

18. Ripon
Record: 11-2
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19. Woodcreek (Roseville)
Record: 13-6
The Timberwolves lost three tough games at the Stephanie LeDoux tournament. They will look to bounce back as they chase a CVC title.



20. St. Mary's (Stockton)
Record: 11-4
Andrea Lira has a least two hits in nine games this season.

21. Dixon
Record: 10-1
Felesha Lepenske had three of the Rams 15 hits as they blew out Casa Roble 10-0.

22. Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove)
Record: 9-6
Freshman Madeline Lawson went the distance in the circle allowing no run as the Eagles beat Elk Grove 1-0.

23. Merced
Record: 11-5
Melody Gomez struck out 15 and allowed just two hits during the Bears' 1-0 win over Atwater.

24. Ponderosa (Shingle Springs)
Record: 11-3-1
Junior Ana Niles threw a complete game and Emmie Miehe had a big hit during the Bruins' 2-1 win over Lincoln.

25. Stone Ridge Christian (Merced)
Record: 14-1
A small school with a lot of power, the Knights have rolled of 12-straight to land in the Top 25.