In the ongoing battle for first place, Aptos beat Soquel this week, 2-1 on May 1, 2012. 
Aptos sits in first place in Santa Cruz Coast at 10-0 (15-7 overall). 
Scotts Valley made the biggest jump in the national rankings, moving from 574 to 527 thanks to a 2-0 record over the past week.
St. Francis's pitching was especially stingy this week, allowing 15 hits and six walks to lead the league in both categories. On the season, the Sharks have allowed just 110 hits, while striking out 138 batters. 
Dillon Houser leads the Sharks with 55 strikeouts in 42 innings.