Inclement weather and/or spring break kept many of the high school softball teams in the MaxPreps Top 25 rankings off the field over the past seven days. At the same time, a few more states, including in Virginia, began play.
Hanover (Mechanicsville, Va.), the defending Class 4A state champions, return Virginia 2023 commit
Julia Cuozzo after going 18-1 in the circle as a junior. North Carolina commit
Lillian Parrish (Class of 2024) and Campbell commit
Emma Slutzah also bring firepower to the Hawks lineup.
An early season Louisiana showdown happens Tuesday at No. 8
St. Amant (La.) puts its 20-1 record on the line against No. 16
Live Oak (Watson, La.), which is 21-1.
Addison Jackson leads the country with 22 home runs for the Top 10 Gators. The Eagles can hit too, as they are averaging nearly 10 runs per game.
Addison Jackson of No. 8 St. Amant leads the country with 22 home runs. (Photo: Ken Steib)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 1
Season begins April 4.
2. Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas)
Record: 23-0 |
Last week: 2
Payton Bauer had three hits during the Lions' 7-1 win over Brenham on Tuesday, extending their win streak to 64.
3. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 3
The Cougars are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
4. (5) Pace (Fla.)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 5
The Patriots are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
5. Los Alamitos (Calif.)
Record: 7-2 |
Last week: 7
The Griffins are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
6. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 23-2 |
Last week: 8
Brookelyn Livanec hit a home run and drove in three runs during the Eagles' 7-1 win over Goose Creek Memorial last week.
7. Lake Ridge (Mansfield, Texas)
Record: 20-0 |
Last week: 10
The Eagles are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
8. St. Amant (La.)
Record: 20-1 |
Last week: 11
Alix Franklin had a triple and a home run during the Gators 10-0 win over Holden on Friday.
9. Coral Springs Charter (Fla.)
Record: 10-0-2 |
Last week: 9
The Panthers tied two close ballgames over the past seven days as the battle for top team in the Sunshine State continues.
10. Hanover (Mechanicsville, Va.)
Record: 2-0 |
Last week: NR
Virginia commit
Julia Cuozzo and the Hawks started their spring season. The senior is off to a hot start in the circle and at the plate.
11. Clovis North (Fresno, Calif.)
Record: 10-0-1 |
Last week: 4
Ryan Maddox has three hits and sophomore
Klaire Purewal tossed a complete game during Monday's 7-3 win over Caruthers.
12. Santa Fe (Texas)
Record: 20-1-1 |
Last week: 12
Sidne Peters hit a home run and drove in a pair, during the Indians 4-3 comeback win over Friendswood on Tuesday.
13. Melbourne (Fla.)
Record: 6-1 |
Last week: 13
The Bulldogs are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
14. Moorpark (Calif.)
Record: 9-0 |
Last week: 19
The Musketeers are back in action starting Thursday after having last week off.
15. Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 15
Season begins April 4.
16. Live Oak (Watson, La.)
Record: 20-1 |
Last week: 16
Kayce Bennett drove in three runs during the Eagles 5-2 win over John Curtis Christian on Saturday.
17. Wetumpka (Ala.)
Record: 26-1 |
Last week: 6
Mya Holt hit her 13th home run of the season Monday as the Indians bounced back from their first loss of the season on Tuesday.
18. Willow Canyon (Surprise, Ariz.)
Record: 13-0-1 |
Last week: 18
Kylie Bearden and
Trinity Kennemer each hit home runs during the Wildcats 5-0 win over Paradise Honors on Saturday.
19. Bryant (Ark.)
Record: 5-0 |
Last week: 20
Macy Hoskins hit a pair of home runs and
Leah Hicks had five RBI during the Hornets 20-0 win over Jonesboro.
20. Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.)
Record: 8-0 |
Last week: 21
Kasey Wolfe struck on 29 and did not allow a single run in back-to-back wins over Gaffney.
21. Southwestern Randolph (Asheboro, N.C.)
Record: 6-0 |
Last week: NR
Sophomore
Macie Crutchfield has struck out 63 batters in 32 innings, including 12 in a 7-3 win over Eastern Randolph on Friday.
22. Rockridge (Taylor Ridge, Ill.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 22
Season begins March 22.
23. Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)
Record: 15-1 |
Last week: 23
The Lancers are back in action starting Tuesday after having last week off.
24. Guyer (Denton, Texas)
Record: 19-0 |
Last week: NR
Abilene Christian commit
Avery Jefferson is just one of the many big bats in the Wildcats lineup. The team has a combined .465 average.
25. Tri-West Hendricks (Lizton, Ind.)
Record: 0-0 |
Last week: 22
Season begins March 21.
On the bubble: Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.), 0-0;
Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.), 9-1;
Central (Fresno, Calif.), 12-0;
Murrieta Mesa (Murrieta, Calif.), 9-1-1;
Spruce Creek (Port Orange, Fla.), 4-1
