MaxPreps Top 25 high school baseball national rankings

IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.) figured to have a strong pitching staff this year, but this is ridiculous.

Through eight games this season, the Ascenders, who are No. 1 for the second week in a row in the MaxPreps Top 25 National Baseball Rankings, have yet to allow an earned run. In 48 innings pitched, the staff has allowed one run while posting seven shutouts. They've also posted 59 strikeouts to just 11 walks and have allowed 23 hits. Opponents are hitting .139.

Kendall Williams, a potential first-round draft pick in June, was the latest Ascender to take the spotlight as he threw a five-inning, no-hitter against Clearwater in a 12-0 win. He's allowed one hit in eight innings.

The pitching staff will get a true test over the coming weeks. IMG Academy hosts the IMG National Classic March 26-29 in a tournament featuring 16 teams from 10 different states, including Venice (Fla.), Flanagan (Fla.), Regis Jesuit (Colo.), Baylor (Tenn.), Pelham (Ala.) and Rock Bridge (Mo.).

The following week, IMG Academy plays in the National High School Invitational in Cary (N.C.). The tournament features six teams currently in the MaxPreps Top 25 National Rankings, including Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.), Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.), Huntington Beach (Calif.), Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.) and IMG Academy. Orange Lutheran is the two-time defending tournament champion.

While IMG Academy holds the top spot, a trio of Texas teams hold down the next three spots with Lake Travis (Austin) at No. 2, Colleyville Heritage at No. 3 and Argyle at No. 4.

Newcomers: No. 11 Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.), No. 14 Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.), No. 18 Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), No. 20. Huntington Beach, No. 22 The Woodlands (Texas), No. 23 Mosley (Fla.), No. 24 Owasso (Okla.), No. 25 Corona del Sol.


Recruit of the Week: Trevor McDonald of George County is considered a possible draft pick at pitcher, but he had a huge week at the plate. He was 6-for-8 with eight RBI, three doubles and a home run on offense and struck out 12 for his fourth win of the season against Jackson Prep.

On the Bubble: Russell County (Ala.) 19-1, Brother Martin (La.) 14-1, Smiths Station (Ala.) 14-2
Jordan (Durham, N.C.) 9-0.

Game of the Week: Corona del Sol defeated Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.) 6-5 for the championship of the Boras Classic Arizona. The Aztecs scored three runs in the bottom of the sixth to break a 3-all tie. Hamilton rallied for two runs in the top of the seventh, but stranded the tying run on second base.

Games to Watch: Doral Academy takes on American Heritage on Wednesday. Doral handed American Heritage its only loss of the season. Corona del Sol plays Hamilton on Tuesday in a rematch the championship game of the Boras Classic.

Win Streaks: Knappa (Astoria, Ore.) began its season last week with two wins, giving the Oregon school 39 straight wins dating back to 2017. The streak is the longest in the nation. The second-longest streak belongs to New Braunfels Christian Academy at 29 in a row.

Tournament of the Week: Coach Bob Invitational in Arizona. Top competing teams include Valor Christian (Colo.), Greenwood (Ark.), Vestavia Hills (Ala.) and O'Connor (Ariz.).

MaxPreps Top 25 national high school baseball rankings

1. (Last week 1) IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.), 8-0
Results: Defeated Braden River (Bradenton) 7-0, Clearwater 12-0.
Stats: Will Bartlett went 2-for-3 with a double and a home run with three RBI and Trey Yunger was 2-for-2 with a triple and an RBI against Braden River. Brennan Malone (3-0) went three innings, giving up one hit and striking out three, to get the win. Kendall Williams threw a five-inning no-hitter with five strikeouts against Clearwater.
This week: St. Petersburg (Fla.) on Monday, Winter Haven on Thursday.

2. (3) Lake Travis (Austin, Texas), 16-0
Results: Defeated Lehman (Kyle) 8-7 and Westlake (Austin) 7-3 in district play.
Stats: Brett Baty had a home run and three RBI and Stormy Hierhozler had a home run and two RBI against Lehman. Jimmy Lewis struck out 12 for the win against Westlake. He also had a double. Parker Guerin added a home run.
This week: Del Valle on Tuesday.

3. (5) Colleyville Heritage (Colleyville, Texas), 15-1
Results: Defeated Birdville 9-4, 6-0 in district play.
Stats: Nick Balsano and Bobby Witt each homered against Birdville in the first game; Witt was 2-for-5 with two home runs and five RBI in game two.
This week: Saginaw on Tuesday, Carroll (Southlake) on Saturday.

4. (6) Argyle (Texas), 16-1-1
Results: Defeated Iowa Park 9-2, Cleburne 5-4.
Stats: Dillon Carter and Brenden Dixon both had triples and Cade Merka had a double against Iowa Park. Hayden Clearman and Preston King had doubles against Cleburne.
This week: Richland (North Richland Hills) on Tuesday, Crandall on Saturday.

5. (7) New Hanover (Wilmington, N.C.), 5-0
Results: Defeated North Brunswick (Leland) 15-0 and West Brunswick (Shallotte) 9-2.
Stats: Kyle Smith and Alex Sniffen both had home runs and Riley Estes had two doubles against North Brunswick. Blake Walston struck out 10 for the win. Hunter Hodges and Sniffen combined for no-hitter against West Brunswick.
This week: South Brunswick (Southport) on Tuesday, E.A. Laney (Wilmington) on Friday.

6. (8) Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.), 9-1
Results: Idle.
This week: Alemany (Mission Hills), Wednesday and doubleheader on Friday.

7. (10) George County (Lucedale, Miss.), 12-0
Results: At the Battle at the Beach tournament in Pascagoula, defeated Jackson Prep (Jackson) 2-0, St. Pius X (Houston) 13-5, Westmoore (Oklahoma City) 6-2, Game against Buckhorn (New Market, Ala.) on Saturday rained out.
Stats: Trevor McDonald got the win and struck out 12 against Jackson Prep. He also had a double. McDonald had two doubles and Colby Cochran had a home run and four RBI against St. Pius X. McDonald had a home run and three RBI against Westmoore.
This week: Petal on Tuesday and Friday; Murrah (Jackson) and Hattiesburg on Saturday.

8. (12) La Cueva (Albuquerque), 6-0
Results: Defeated Sandia (Albuquerque) 6-1, and Valley (Albuquerque) 4-0.
Stats: Ben Schoneman struck out nine against Sandia; Davis Pratt struck out nine against Valley and Schoneman was 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
This week: Albuquerque Metro Championships.

9. (14) Cypress Ranch (Houston), 13-2
Results: Defeated Bridgeland (Cypress) 5-0 and 12-0.
Stats: Matt Thompson had a no-hitter with 10 strikeouts in the 5-0 win. J.J. Goss struck out 13 in a two-hitter in the second game. Thompson added two doubles.
This week: Cypress Lakes (Katy) on Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

10. (18) Cypress (Calif.), 12-1
Results: Defeated Pacifica (Garden Grove) 2-1 and 11-7.
Stats: Cameron Repetti got the win and also had a double in the first game. Tyler Chaffee had three doubles, Mike Marsh had two doubles, Repetti had a triple and Noah Carter and Luke Davis each had home runs in the second game.
This week: San Juan Hills (San Juan Capistrano) on Saturday.

11. (NR) Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.), 7-0
Results: Defeated TERRA Institute 3-1, Monsignor Pace, 3-1
Stats: Luis Espinal and Adrian Figueroa both went 2-for-3 against TERRA.
This week: American Heritage (Plantation) on Wednesday, Miami Sunset on Thursday.

12. (20) Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.), 6-2
Results: Defeated Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita) 4-2, 1-0 and 7-2.
Stats: Chad Born, Karson Moore and Jasiah Dixon each had two hits in the first game. Jonathan Guzman threw a one-hitter with five strikeouts in the second game. Dixon went 3-for-4 with a double and triple in the third game.
This week: St. John Bosco (Bellflower) Wednesday and doubleheader Saturday.

13. (22) Georgetown (Texas), 16-2-1
Results: Defeated East View (Georgetown) 2-0 and 5-0.
Stats: Jackson Sioson was 2-for-3 with two doubles in the first game.
This week: Elgin on Friday.
14. (NR) Jesuit (Tampa, Fla.), 8-0
Results: Defeated Blake (Tampa) 17-0, Spoto (Riverview) 11-3 and Winter Haven 6-3.
Stats: Bennett Lee had a home run against Blake. BJ Graham was 4-for-5 with a double against Spoto. Camden Minacci struck out nine against Winter Haven.
This week: Tampa Catholic on Friday.

15. (4) Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.), 4-1
Results: Lost to Tampa Prep 2-0.
Stats: Jack Speights had a double against Tampa Prep. Nolan Hudi took the loss on the mound ending a 25-game win streak. The loss was the first of his high school career.
This week: Berkeley Prep (Tampa) on Tuesday, Clearwater on Thursday.

16. (11) Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.), 9-1
Results: Lost to Bellarmine College Prep (San Jose) 9-1; defeated Archbishop Riordan (San Francisco) 3-0; defeated Serra (San Mateo) 9-1.
Stats: Jeter Ybarra had a double and an RBI against Riordan. Izzy Galindo had two doubles and Petey Halpin and Kai Pagán each had a home run against Serra.
This week: Sacred Heart Cathedral Prep (San Francisco) on Tuesday; Valley Christian (San Jose) on Friday.

17. (2) Sam Houston (Lake Charles, La.), 18-2
Results: Defeated South Beauregard (Longville) 11-1, Airline (Bossier City) 8-0, Dutchtown (Geismar) 6-4. Plays West Ouachita on Saturday. Lost to Zachary 5-1 and West Ouachita 2-1..
Stats: Silas Ardoin was 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI, and Cameron Meeks was 1-for-2 with a triple and two RBI against South Beauregard. Brandon Goodeaux had a triple and Ardoin had a double against Zachary. Meeks was 2-for-4 with four runs scored and three doubles against Airline. Braden Duhon was 2-for-3 with three runs scored and a double against Dutchtown.
This week: New Iberia on Tuesday; LaGrange (Lake Charles) on Thursday.

18. (NR) Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), 15-2
Results: Defeated St. Louis Catholic (Lake Charles) 5-0, Sacred Heart (Villa Platte) 7-4, Sterlington 10-1, Covington 10-0 and Calvary Baptist Academy 9-0.
This week: Comeaux (Lafayette) on Tuesday, Sulphur on Saturday.

19. (23) Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Ga.), 13-3
Results: Defeated Denmark, 8-7 and 3-2
Stats: CJ Abrams went 3-for-4 with a double and a single; Trey Baker was 2-for-4 with two doubles. DJ Radtke struck out seven in the second game.
This week: White County (Cleveland) on Friday.

20. (NR) Huntington Beach (Calif.), 10-2
Results: Defeated Corona del Mar (Newport Beach) 6-5, Fountain Valley 11-1.
Stats: Brett Barrera and Josh Hahn both had doubles against Corona del Mar. Barrera and Jake Vogel hit home runs and Dylan Ramirez had two doubles against Fountain Valley.
This week: Los Alamitos on Wednesday, Edison (Huntington Beach) on Friday.

21. (24) Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.), 10-2
Results: Idle
This week: Norcross on Monday and Wednesday, Berkmar on Thursday, Hoover (Ala.) on Friday.

22. (NR) The Woodlands (Texas), 15-3
Results: Defeated Klein 6-2, Conroe 12-2.
Stats: Will Swope had a double and struck out five for the win against Klein. Drew Romo went 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI against Conroe.
This week: Cy-Fair on Tuesday; Klein Collins on Friday.

23. (NR) Mosley (Lynn Haven, Fla.), 8-0
Results: Defeated Roane County (Kingston, Tenn.) 11-3; Brookwood (Ala.) 15-4; Maryville (Tenn.) 16-6; Hillcrest  (Tuscaloosa, Ala.) 7-5.
Stats: Jaden Rudd went 2-for-3 with a double against Roane County. Drew Yeager had two home runs, including a grand slam, and Trent Justice had a grand slam against Brookwood. Both grand slams were in the same inning. Mason Smith went 2-for-2 with three RBI against Maryville. Coleman Rowan went 3-for-3 with two doubles and four RBI against Hillcrest.
This week: Sebring on Wednesday; Providence School (Jacksonville) on Thursday; Master's Academy on Friday.

24. (NR) Owasso (Okla.), 10-1
Results: Defeated Bartlesville 6-3 and 15-8, Norman 9-1, Olathe South (Kan.) 9-8, Collinsville 4-3.
Stats: Jack Hammond was 2-for-4 with a double against Bartlesville. Cam Thompson and Matt Turpen both had home runs in the second game against Bartlesville while Connor Beichler and Brody Green each had a double and a triple and Hammond had two doubles. Beichler and Thompson each had triples against Norman while Green was 3-for-4 with a double. Nate Wohlgemuth had two doubles against Olathe South and against Collinsville.
This week: Osceola (Fla.) on Wednesday, Santa Fe Catholic (Fla.) on Thursday, Bartow (Fla.) on Friday, Lake Wales (Fla.) on Saturday.

25. (NR) Corona del Sol (Tempe, Ariz.), 7-2
Results: Won Boras Classic Arizona - Defeated Liberty (Peoria) 4-1, Cottonwood (Salt Lake City) 3-2, Mesquite (Gilbert) 3-2, Hamilton (Chandler) 6-5.
Stats: Brian Kalmer had a home run against Liberty, Cottonwood and had a double and a home run against Hamilton.
This week: Hamilton (Chandler) on Tuesday; Dobson (Mesa) on Thursday, Chaparral (Scottsdale) on Friday.