The high school softball season is underway in Alabama, California, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas while several other states will get going this week. There was still enough action to produce some movement in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 rankings.
Katy (Texas) has already played 12 games and the Tigers have come out swinging, averaging over 10 runs per game. Oklahoma State commit
Montgomery Henderson has already hit eight home runs in helping her team climb to No. 5.
Northwest Rankin (Brandon, Miss.) has won 46 straight games and continues to dominate in 2025, earning a top 10 ranking this week. Senior
Grace Wallis has struck out 19 over her first three games in the circle. The Cougars are seeking a third straight title this spring.
Bloomingdale (Valrico, Fla.) has scored at least 11 runs in each of its three games and moves up to No. 17. UCLA commit
Natalie Cable has yet to allow a run in nine innings pitched.
In compiling a 12-0 record, No. 5 Katy has outscored opponents 126-7 thanks in part to the efforts of senior star Montgomery Henderson. (FILE PHOTO: Patricia Okelberry)
1. Orange Beach (Ala.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: No. 1
The defending national champions open the season today at Spanish Fort.
2. Melissa (Texas) Record: 6-0 |
Preseason: 2
Finlee Williams and
Hutton Adrian have combined to hit 12 home runs and 19 hits in six games.
3. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)Record: 1-0 |
Preseason: 3
Colby Reish had three hits, went deep and drove in four runs as the Eagles won 21-0 to start the season.
4. Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, Calif.)Record: 3-0 |
Preseason: 4
Ellison Schroeder struck out 11 and tossed a no-hitter in a 2-0 win over Monterey Trail on Monday.
5. Katy (Texas)Record: 12-0 |
Preseason: 7
Ella Kate Smith,
Lana Davis,
Montgomery Henderson and
Maddie Smith all went deep during a 12-1 win over Dawson on Friday.
6. Norco (Calif.)Record: 5-0 |
Preseason: 8
Peyton May mowed down 10 and
Dakota Potter,
Leighton Gray and
Tamryn Shorter all went deep in a 5-0 win over Ganesha on Thursday.
7. Summerville (S.C.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 5
Season begins in March.
8. Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, Ohio)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 6
Season begins in March.
9. Northwest Rankin (Brandon, Miss.)Record: 4-0 |
Preseason: 27
Hannah Sullivan went deep and drove in three runs during a 6-0 win over Sumrall on Saturday.
10. Ridgeline (Millville, Utah)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 10
Season begins in March.
11. Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 11
Season begins Feb. 26.
12. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)Record: 1-0 |
Preseason: 13
Megan Villazon and
Anabela Abdullah both hit jacks as the Firebirds blanked Florida Christian 10-0 on Wednesday.
13. Coahoma (Texas)Record: 6-0 |
Preseason: 14
Texas commits
Mia Clemmer and
Hannah Wells have started the season by combining for nine home runs and both batting above .700.
14. Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.)Record: 5-0 |
Preseason: 17
Kynzee Anderson hit two bombs and
Loren Sivils went deep and drove in five runs during Monday's 12-0 win over Parkway.
15. Carterville (Ill.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 15
Season begins in March.
16. Red Mountain (Mesa, Ariz.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 15
Season begins Feb. 26.
17. Bloomingdale (Valrico, Fla.)Record: 3-0 |
Preseason: 28
Senior
Paige Sanchez has six hits in 10 at bats to start the year, including a home run in a 13-2 win over Riverview.
18. Neshannock (New Castle, Pa.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 18
Season begins in March.
19. St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 19
Season begins in March.
20. Garner (N.C.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 20
Season begins Feb. 25
21. JSerra Catholic (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.)Record: 4-1 |
Preseason: NR
Junior
Liliana Escobar has been impressive in the circle, recording 37 strikeouts in 19 innings of work. Sophomore
Brooklyn Lamb is batting .462 with a home run to lead the Lions early on.
22. Pinnacle (Phoenix, Ariz.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 22
Season begins Feb. 28
23. Canyon (Anaheim, Calif.)Record: 2-0 |
Preseason: NR
Mia Saenz hit a home run during the Comanches' 13-1 win over Segerstrom on Saturday.
24. Gaylord (Mich.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 24
Season begins in March.
25. Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers, Ind.)Record: 0-0 |
Preseason: 25
Season begins in March.
Next 2526.
Xavier College Prep (Phoenix, Ariz.)
28.
Calallen (Corpus Christi, Texas)
29.
St. Charles North (St. Charles, Ill.)
30.
Rising Sun (North East, Md.)
31.
Marist (Chicago, Ill.)
32.
Gray Collegiate Academy (West Columbia, S.C.)
33.
Gordonsville (Gordonsville, Tenn.)
34.
Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Fla.)
35.
Etiwanda (Calif.) 36.
Kenosha Bradford (Kenosha, Wis.)
37.
Pacifica (Garden Grove, Calif.)
38.
Amador Valley (Pleasanton, Calif.)
39.
Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, Ill.)
40.
Destiny Christian Academy (Sacramento, Calif.)
41.
Henderson County (Henderson, Ky.)
42.
Bishop O'Connell (Arlington, Va.)
43.
Randolph (Minn.) 44.
Eagleville (Tenn.)
45.
Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
46.
La Salle Academy (Providence, R.I.)
47.
Ichabod Crane (Valatie, N.Y.)
48.
Sterlington (La.)
49.
Hudsonville (Mich.)50.
Wamego (Kan.)
