California high school softball: Three join this week's MaxPreps Top 25 Sac-Joaquin Section rankings

Another Delta standout, St. Francis (Sacramento) checks in at No. 6 this week. After a nine-inning loss to then No. 4 Del Oro (Loomis) to start the season, the Troubadours have rolled off six straight wins. Coach Warren's squad has scored at least 11 runs in each of those victories.

In the Tri-City Athlete League, Lincoln (Stockton) (8-0) looks to be the favorite, but teams like Tracy, Lodi and St. Mary's (Stockton) might have something to say about that.

Newcomer Cordova (Rancho Cordova) opened some eyes with impressive wins over Folsom and its 5-4 win over Ponderosa (Shingle Springs) on Thursday. Also new this week is Rosemont (Sacramento). The Wolverines most impressive game may have been a 6-4 loss to Elk Grove.

Five more games to watch

Monday
No. 22 Lincoln at No. 9 Center (Antelope)

Tuesday
No. 20 Vista del Lago (Folsom) at No. 10 Roseville
No. 15 Oakmont (Roseville) at No. 16 Ponderosa (Shingle Springs)


Friday
No. 8 Folsom at No. 5 Del Oro (Loomis)
MaxPreps Top 25 Sac-Joaquin Section softball rankings

1. Rocklin
Record: 8-0 | Last week: 1
Senior Kyra Gooler and Claudia Kirchner hit home runs against Granite Bay as the Thunder keep rolling.

2. Vanden (Fairfield)
Record: 7-0 | Last week: 2
Senior Destiny Harris had a double and a home run in a close 5-4 Monticello Empire League win over Vacaville on Friday.

3. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Record: 8-2 | Last week: 3
The Huskies scored 28 runs in two games last week. Junior Dakota Kennedy had four hits in a win over Pleasant Grove.

4. Elk Grove
Record: 10-2 | Last week: 4
Freshman Angelina Barros and Aissa Silva each homered in a 15-0 win over Christian Brothers.

5. Del Oro (Loomis)
Record: 4-2 | Last week: 5
Junior Caroline Grimes had four of the Golden Eagles' 14 hits in a 13-2 Sierra Foothill League win over Oak Ridge.

6. St. Francis (Sacramento)
Record: 6-1 | Last week: 8
Juniors Amy Abueg and Kayla Garber each had three hits as the Troubadours knocked off Vista del Lago 13-7 on Monday.

7. Lincoln (Stockton)
Record: 8-0 | Last week: 9
Senior Mikaela Pamplonal had a double and a triple has Isabella Holtz had four hits as the Trojans improved to 8-0 after 16-2 victory over Tokay.

8. Folsom
Record: 3-2 | Last week: 6
Senior Shelby Pfeiler had four hits as the Bulldogs knocked off Whitney 16-5.

9. Center (Antelope)
Record: 3-0 | Last week: 13
Junior Keierra Bowman hit a walk-off single to lift the Cougars to a 5-4 win over Rio Americano.

10. Roseville
Record: 3-3 | Last week: 10
Junior Malaya Johnson threw a pair of shutouts last week as the Tigers beat Woodcreek and Antelope.

11. McClatchy (Sacramento)
Record: 1-0 | Last week: 14
The Lions are back in action this week with three games.

12. Marysville
Record: 3-0 | Last week: 18
Sophomore Jenissa Conway homered in the Indians' 4-3 win over Yuba City.

13. Central Catholic (Modesto)
Record: 3-0 | Last week: 17
The Raiders are back at it this week starting Wednesday at Kimball.

14. Cordova (Rancho Cordova)
Record: 4-1 | Last week: NR
Freshman Kamara Norman hit a big home run in win over Ponderosa.

15. Oakmont (Roseville)
Record: 4-2 | Last week: 11
The Vikings went 2-1 last week but dropped a tough one on Friday 4-3 to Del Campo

16. Ponderosa (Shingle Springs)
Record: 2-2 | Last week: 12
Senior Kaylee Hunter tossed a complete game in a 6-3 win over Vista del Lago, but the Bruins fell 5-4 to Cordova on Thursday.

17. Oakdale
Record: 3-1 | Last week: 21
The Mustangs have games on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday this week.

18. Escalon
Record: 4-0 | Last week: 24
The Cougars have three games this week starting Wednesday at Manteca.

19. Atwater
Record: 4-0 | Last week: 25
The Falcons have a busy week starting Monday at home against Hilmar.

20. Vista del Lago (Folsom)
Record: 3-2 | Last week: 7
The Eagles had tough losses last week to St. Francis and Ponderosa, but bounced back with a 16-3 win over Casa Roble.

21. Granite Bay
Record: 5-3 | Last week: 22
The Grizzlies went 2-1 last week with their lone loss to Rocklin.

22. Lincoln
Record: 5-5 | Last week: 23
The Zebras went 2-0 last week. Five players (Natali Martinez, Alessandra Ramirez, Kimber Johnston, Jazzy Smith and Laila Alves) all had three hits or more in win over Wheatland.

23. Rosemont (Sacramento)
Record: 6-2 | Last week: NR
The team is batting .435 as a whole. Senior captain Lauren Van Der Kamp is batting .522

24. Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove)
Record: 4-3 | Last week: 15
Senior Kaylin Brozaitis drove in four runs as the Eagles beat Cosumnes Oaks 13-5 on Tuesday.

25. Merced
Record: 5-1 | Last week: NR
The Bears are back after three-straight wins. Junior Ellie Alvarez has hit five home runs, which is tied for third in California.