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26. Broken Arrow (Okla.), 36-2
Outlook: Last year's No. 1 ranked team in the nation loses 28 wins from last year, including first-round draft pick Archie Bradley, but five players with starting experience return, including infielder Zack Mills (.414, 11 DBL, 3 HR).

27. Gulliver Prep (Miami), 29-6
Outlook: The Raiders return a ton of talent, including Ivan Peleaz (6-0, 55 K), Adrian Marin (IF, .469), Chris Chinea (C, .500, 7 HR), Chris Santiesteban (1B) and Johnny Ruiz (2B, Jr).

28. Maize (Kan.), 25-0
Outlook: Maize enters the season with a 25-game win streak and five players who saw substantial playing time. Craig Nicks (8-0, 40 Ks, 0.88 ERA) leads the pitching staff.

29. Palm Desert (Calif.), 28-5
Outlook: Fell to Bishop Amat in the Southern Section Division IV final last season but returns talented pitcher/hitter Brooks Kriske (.351, 11-2, 80 K).

30. Poly Prep Country Day (Brooklyn, N.Y.), 23-1
Outlook: Led by Daily Post New York City Player of the Year Andrew Zapata (6-0 as a sophomore), Poly Prep will be among the top teams in the City this year.

31. IMG Academies (Bradenton, Fla.), 19-6
Outlook: With 11 players back from last year's team and several talented transfers, the Royals are expecting a strong season. Top players include CF Alfredo Escalera, LHP Max Foody, RHP/3B Brett Hanewich and sophomore SS/RHP Cameron Varga.

32. St. Louis University, 24-1
Outlook: University didn't lose until the state playoffs and the only loss from the starting lineup is pitcher Sasha Kuebel, who was drafted by the A's. Mitch Klug (6-0) and Brian Howard (10-0) lead an experienced pitching staff.

33. Esperanza (Anaheim, Calif.), 23-11
Outlook: Came on strong during the postseason and returns five starters from last year, including pitcher Scott Mason (6-0) and OF Nick Catalano (.377, 3 HR).

34. Byrnes (Duncan, S.C.), 22-5
Outlook: The South Carolina 4A finalists return five experienced players from last year's squad including two pitchers: Zach Bridgeman, Ryan Pistey and Alec Saikal.

35. Pace (Fla.), 27-5
Outlook: The state champs in 2010, Pace returns one of the nation's top infielders in Addison Russell (.516, 10 HR).

36. La Cueva (Albuquerque, N.M.), 25-4
Outlook: The perennial favorites in New Mexico return eight lettermen, but they will miss state player of the year Ryan Padilla.

37. Lakewood (Calif.), 29-5-1
Outlook: Lakewood should challenge for the Southern Section Division I championship behind the pitching of Shane Watson (10-2) and the infield play of former MaxPreps Freshman of the Year J.P. Crawford (SS, .362).

38. Petal (Miss.), 24-12
Outlook: After a slow start last season, Petal came on strong to win the 6A state championship. It will field one of the nation's top two-sport prospects in all-state quarterback Anthony Alford (OF, .451).

39. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.), 25-9
Outlook: A total of 16 lettermen return, including All-American candidate Gavin Cecchini at shortstop and team captains Dalton Willige (LHP), Bransen Stout (2B) and Nick Zaunbrecher (1B/RHP).

40. Madison Central (Miss.), 31-3
Outlook: Hitting won't be a problem for Madison Central with the return of Zach Irwin (.398, 10 HR), Curt Chism (7 HR), Lee Harbour (.339) and David Turner (.310).

41. Hamilton (Chandler, Ariz.), 27-7
Outlook: Always in the mix in Arizona, Hamilton fell in the state finals last year to Mountain Pointe but returns region MVP Mitch Nay and all-region shortstop Trent Goodrich.

42. Indianapolis Cathedral, 28-3
Outlook: The loss of pitcher Dillon Peters (10-1, 143 Ks) will be tough, but Nick McCarty (11-0, 68 K) will be looked upon to fill the void.

43. Cullman (Ala.), 45-11
Outlook: Although All-Super State catcher Ben Moore is gone, Gatorade State Player of the Year Keegan Thompson returns.

44. South County (Lorton, Va.), 28-1
Outlook: South County didn't lose until the state finals last year and lost pitcher Evan Beal to the MLB draft, but returns five starters, including Andrew Rector (.429, 6 HR).

45. Mesquite (Gilbert, Ariz.), 29-6
Outlook: Mesquite will pack a punch on offense this year with Jake Howard (.412, 7 HR), Spencer Applebach (.390, 6 HR), Garrett Jeffries (.509, 6 HR) and Seth Fretheim (.402, 4 HR).

46. Palo Alto (Calif.), 28-9
Outlook: The Vikings pulled off a stunning win last year to capture the Central Coast Section Division I championship in California. Five starters return from that team, including outfielder B.J. Boyd (.462) and pitcher Ben Sneider (10-3, 53 K).

47. Lakeland (Fla.), 26-5
Outlook: The Dreadnaughts reached the 5A state finals last year and return a pair of pitchers from that team in all-county picks Brad Labozetta and Tyler Howe.

48. Mount Si (Snoqualmie, Wash.), 22-3
Outlook: Possibly the top team in Washington, Mount Si knocked off Shorewood (which had three MLB draft picks) in the 3A state finals. Solid pitching with Trevor Lane, Reece Karalus and Trevor Taylor will lead Mount Si.

49. Westview (Portland, Ore.), 26-5
Outlook: The defending Oregon 6A state champions have one of the nation's top pitchers in Carson Kelly.

50. Victor (N.Y.), 22-1
Outlook: New York's top team outside of the City, Victor won the AA state championship last year and returns 1B Matt Porter.

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