Monday's rubber match between No. 1
Rocklin and sixth-ranked
Del Oro (Loomis) is a battle for bragging rights, a potential Sierra Foothill League title and even a top spot in the final MaxPreps Top 25 Sac-Joaquin Section high school softball rankings. Coming into Monday, each team has won on the opposing field and the Thunder host the Golden Eagles.
There are still several big games left over the next several weeks that could shake up the MaxPreps Top 25. Early season contests have some impact on the rankings, but it's the teams playing the best at the end that matter the most.
With no postseason or official league champions, MaxPreps will still be naming an All-Section Team. If you feel an athlete is worth consideration, please email me at steve.montoya@cbs.com.
Kya Pratt, Lincoln
Photo by Ralp Thompson
Record: 15-2 |
Last week: 1
The Thunder wrap up the season with three SFL games this week.
2. Vanden (Fairfield)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 2
Season over.
3. Sheldon (Sacramento)
Record: 13-8 |
Last week: 3
The Huskies are playing some of the best softball in the section. They've beaten four ranked teams in a row, including a 13-7 win Saturday over No. 8 Vista del Lago.
4. Elk Grove
Record: 18-6 |
Last week: 4
The Herd have a big game Monday at Delta League rival No. 7 St. Francis.
5. Roseville
Record: 16-4 |
Last week: 6
Junior
Shaylen McDowell hit a home run and had three RBI last week in the Tigers' 8-3 win over Del Oro.
6. Del Oro (Loomis)
Record: 16-4 |
Last week: 5
There's ne game left for the Golden Eagles in what could be the game of the year.
7. St. Francis (Sacramento)
Record: 14-5 |
Last week: 7
All five losses are to teams ahead of them in the rankings. The Troubadours close out the season Tuesday at Pleasant Grove.
8. Vista del Lago (Folsom)
Record: 12-3 |
Last week: 8
Lexi Holihan,
Morgan Sweet and
Sammy Smith hit home runs as the Eagles fought back to give Sheldon a game.
9. Folsom
Record: 10-6 |
Last week: 9
Sophomore
Gracie Carpenter drove in the game-winning run in a nine-inning battle with Oakmont.
10. Lincoln
Record: 16-4 |
Last week: 10
Junior
Kya Pratt is riding a seven-game hit streak. She has three home runs in her last four games.
11. Oakmont (Roseville)
Record: 14-5 |
Last week: 11
Juniors
Madison Redinger and
Lily Peterson each homered Friday in a 12-1 win over Center.
12. Escalon
Record: 15-1 |
Last week: 13
Brooke Davis pitched all 10 innings as the Cougars knocked off Oakdale 4-3 on Wednesday.
13. Oakdale
Record: 13-4 |
Last week: 14
The Mustangs wrapped up their season Wednesday.
14. Central Catholic (Modesto)
Record: 11-3 |
Last week: 12
The Raiders finish the season Wednesday against Escalon.
15. Ponderosa (Shingle Springs)
Record: 12-5 |
Last week: 16
Jenna Joyce has 19 hits during her current nine-game hit streak. The Bruins have a big game at home Thursday against Lincoln.
16. Pitman (Turlock)
Record: 10-0 |
Last week: 17
Kai Deleon had two triples and three hits for the Pride in a 6-3 win Friday over Turlock.
17. Granite Bay
Record: 13-10 |
Last week: 21
Marissa Alders allowed five hits in seven innings as the Grizzlies beat top-ranked Rocklin 2-1 on Friday.
18. Tracy
Record: 13-5 |
Last week: 18
Season over.
19. Calaveras (San Andreas)
Record: 10-0 |
Last week: 20
Brooke Nordahl had three of the 18 hits in a 18-0 win over Summerville.
20. Linden
Record: 13-3 |
Last week: 19
Season over.
21. Golden Valley (Merced)
Record: 16-2 |
Last week: NR
The Cougars finished its season with eight-straight wins.
22. Enochs (Modesto)
Record: 7-0 |
Last week: 23
The Eagles have scored over 100 runs in seven games. They travel to No. 17 Pitman on Tuesday.
23. Pleasant Grove (Elk Grove)
Record: 10-11 |
Last week: 24
After a big win over Elk Grove, the Eagles wrap up the season Tuesday against St. Francis.
24. Cordova (Rancho Cordova)
Record: 11-3 |
Last week: 15
After falling to Del Campo, the Lancers responded with a 21-0 league win over Valley.
25. Yuba City
Record: 11-6 |
Last week: NR
The Honkers wrap up their season this week with three games, including road games against league rivals Inderkum and Woodcreek.
