MaxPreps 2014 Top 100 Preseason National Softball Rankings

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51. (NR) Camas (Wash.), 22-6
Buoyed by all-league pitchers Harli Hubbard (172 strikeouts in 92 innings) and Katie Schroeder (134 strikeouts in 83 innings) and led by .468 hitter Lena Richards, Camas looks to improve on its runner-up finish in 2013.

52. (2) Lake City (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), 28-0
The Timberwolves captured their second 5A state title in three years. The T'Wolves have won 77 of their last 79 games and two state titles (2011 and 2013). Lake City lost MaxPreps Player of the Year Casey Stangel to Missouri. But they return Jace Wilson (.604), Dakota Wilson (.451) and all-American Vanessa Shippy (.737, 54 SBs). If pitching comes though, Lake City will be in the hunt. The top returning pitcher is Jordyn McCracken (15 innings of work in 2013).

53. (25) Valley View (Archbald, Pa.), 25-0
The Cougars won the PIAA Class AAA championship and will be led by Clare Sebastianelli (.513, team-high 35 RBIs) and seniors Gina Coccetti (.349) and Blayse Cholish (.456). If pitching comes through, their win streak will grow. They have only two losses in their last 72 games.

54. (27) Sherwood (Sandy Spring, Md.), 21-0
The defending 4A state champs enter the season with a 42-game win streak and pitcher Meggie Detjer is back for her senior season.

55. (81) Seymour (Tenn.), 41-8
Seymour lost two seniors, including a 31-game winning pitcher, but returns seven starters, including sophomore Bailey Pierce (55 RBIs) and senior Lauren Irwin (.426, 11 home runs). Pitching will come from sophomores Miranda Duncan and Heather Foreman, who combined to go 10-2 with 88 strikeouts in 68 innings.

56. (NR) Cypress Bay (Weston, Fla.), 21-6
Sarah Maloney (1.36 ERA, 120 strikeouts in 82 innings) will team with Maddie Gott (.382, 30 RBIs), Olivia Gott (.367), Maggie Scott (.400) and Lexi DiEmmanuele to lead the Lightning.

57. (NR) South Salem (Ore.), 24-6
Led by senior pitcher Katie Donovan (24-4, 291 strikeouts in 174 innings, 30 RBIs) and middle infielder Kelly Burdick (.560, 53 runs), the Saxons return plenty in their bid for a 6A title.

58. Empire (Tucson, Ariz.), 30-5
The Ravens are loaded with returnees Tazia Hernandez (.627, 72 runs, 21 steals), Bailey Roninger (.422), Christina Slattery (.427, 36 RBIs), Gracie Taber (.448, 34 RBIs), Brittany Woolridge (16-2, 140 strikeouts in 100 innings and 0.63 ERA), Kaelyn Smith (.460) and all-American Kelsey Smith (.550, 75 RBIs, 19 doubles, 15 homers).

59. (19) Santiago (Corona, Calif.), 30-5
Santiago defeated Norco 8-2 to win the CIF Southern Section D-1 title a year ago, but lost three senior starters including pitcher Erica Romero. Hitting, however, should be plentiful with Rachel Minogue (.471, 33 RBIs), Randel Leahy (41 runs, .358), Kaylin Crumpton (.346) and Nichole Fry (.353).

60. (46) Hays (Buda, Texas), 40-3
Hays won the 4A title and with pitcher Sarah Leal (24-4) and hitters Karina Roacha (.361), Gabi Alvarez (.437), Addie Vayas (.353) and Haleigh Madded (.415), the Rebels should contend again.

61. (NR) Winslow (Ariz.), 26-4
Winslow is another team returning its entire pitching staff, one that won 26 games last year. bBut hitting is what makes the Bulldogs powerful with Taylor Baca (.588, 50 RBIs, 24 doubles), Renee Bollin (.488, 56 runs), Halle Hayes (.685, 57 runs), Alyssa Smith (.368, 33 RBIs), Richelyn Villanueva (.329) and Jaleisa Hayes (.476). Team averaged a dozen runs and batted .450 in 2013.

62. (22) Sparkman (Harvest, Ala.), 52-8
The Senators captured their second-straight 6A title and fourth overall. Sparkman also won titles in 2006, 2009 and 2012.

63. (74) Bishop Carroll (Wichita, Kan.), 23-2
It won its third-straight 5A title in 2013 behind Jessi Haffner (0.99 ERA, 41 RBIs), Morgan Balderas and Hunter Hogan; all three return in 2014.

64. (NR) Hagerty (Oviedo, Fla.), 27-2
Led by all-state pitcher Samantha Worrell and all-state teammate Alexandria Miller, the Huskies will go after the 8A title in 2014.

65. (NR) Canyon del Oro (Tucson, Ariz.), 31-6
Canyon del Oro returns all but one starter, including sophomore pitcher Randi Lonville (12-0, .355), Dominique Gonzalez (.460, 42 RBIs), Samantha Nettling (.413), Makenzie Sullivan (.473, nine homers, 45 RBIs), Heather Knight (.454, 33 RBIs, 19 extra base hits) and Jordyn Binnion (.420, 36 runs).

66. (NR) River Ridge (New Port Richey, Fla.), 28-2
Anchored by pitcher Makenzie Goluba (23-2, 0.54 ERA, .483, 39 RBIs), the Royal Knights also bring back Kenzi Maguire (.479, 38 RBIs), Morgan Tolle (.558, 48 RBIs, 29 extra base hits) and Madisyn Palmer (.489, 49 runs).

67. (88) Columbia (Lake City, Fla.), 21-4
The reigning 6A title winners return junior pitchers Ashley Shoup (13-2) and Erin Anderson (15-2) along with Kayli Kvistad (.617, 37 RBIs), Lacey King (..406, 27 extra base hits) and Tatum Morgan (.412).

68. (89) Palo Verde (Las Vegas), 29-9
The state D-1 runner-up Panthers return all but one senior to a team that scored 309 runs and batted .385. Returnees include Breanna Beatty (.525, 32 extra base hits, 49 RBIs), Rachel Williams (.486, 51 runs) and Melissa Lacro (.409, 38 RBIs).

69. (59) Salem Hills (Salem, Utah), 26-3
The Skyhawks won the 4A title last year and return 24-game winner Kirtlin Bohling (.446, 33 RBIs, 0.35 ERA, 285 strikeouts in 151 innings), Kenzie Martin (.430), Abbie Tuttle (.356), Ashley Whiting (.342) and Amelia Weight (.340).

70. (NR) American Heritage (Plantation, Fla.), 23-5
The Patriots return Melissa Rini (.435), Gianna Arrizurieta (.516), Ashley Belans (.451, 31 RBIs) and pitchers Jenna Goodrich (14.3, 0.83) and Madison Canby (9-2, 1.24) from a state semifinal team.

71. (NR) Cinco Ranch (Katy, Texas), 26-8
Cinco Ranch returns a dozen players from the 2013 team, including pitcher Kayla Ober, who earned District MVP honors after a brilliant junior year. Ober was 27-6 with a 2.14 ERA and 189 strikeouts in 206 innings in the circle while batting .417 with a team-high 45 RBIs. Eight of her teammates earned all-district honors and all of them return.

72. (45) Glenbard South (Glen Ellyn, Ill.), 37-4
Glenbard South won the 3A state title for a second-straight year.

73. (48) Brusly (La.), 34-2
Brusly won the 3A title behind pitcher Carli Jo LeBlanc, who compiled a 26-1 record in the circle with a stingy 0.95 ERA and 237 strikeouts in 169 innings pitched. She also drove in 37 runs. Also returning are seniors Carlie Comeaux and Lanesha Taylor.

74. (49) Aledo (Texas), 40-4
The 2013 Texas 4A semifinalist will be led by junior Lauren Craine (30-2, 1.43 ERA) and senior Haylee Bowden (.565).

75. (NR) Burbank (Calif.), 25-3
Jazmin Orozco (.417), Bridgette Pisa (.438) and Lily Winn (30 BRIs) will give pitcher Caitlyn Brooks (25-3, 309 strikeouts in 170 innings) plenty of support in 2014. Definitely a California team to keep an eye on.

76. (42) San Benito (Texas), 34-3
The Texas 5A semifinalist from 2013 is led by pitcher Amber Jasso, who is 4-foot-10, but she had a 23-1 record and a team-best .571 batting average. Blandina Trevino (.444), Dorothy Millan (.430) and Clarissa Huerta (.366) will add to the offense.

77. (NR) Hahnville (Boutte, La.), 31-6
Loaded with all-area returnees Lauren Beadle (29-4, 1.93 ERA), Lauren Simar (.465, 39 RBIs) and Taylor Hogan (.357, 37 runs), Hahnville should be one of state's top teams.

78. (37) Russellville (Ark.), 30-7
The Cyclones won the 6A title with Alabama commit Andrea Kindrick returning (20-4, 0.16 ERA, 287 Ks, 135 IP, .475 average).

79. (54) Bay City Western (Auburn, Mich.), 37-3
Michigan's 2013 D-1 runner-up brings back senior pitcher Hannah Leppek (25-2).

80. (64) New Ulm (Minn.), 25-3
New Ulm won the 2A title in 2013 and returns Ellie Schneider (.457, 31 RBIs), Rachel Strandmark (.452, 30 steals) and Abby Kamm (.351, 28 steals).

81. (NR) Countryside (Clearwater, Fla.), 24-4
Keeley Mayers (.397), Alyssa Queen (.375, 13-3, 1.34 ERA), Samantha Sharpe (.455) and college signees Erin Jankiewicz, Sommer Pollard and Brittany Creamer return.

82. (73) St. Patrick (Biloxi, Miss.), 31-3 
The Irish return every player from their state 2A championship team, including pitcher Sabrina Turner (21-1, 1.12).

83. (NR) California (San Ramon, Calif.), 21-5
Led by Lindsey Chalmers (15-4, 0.32 ERA, 182 Ks in 131 innings pitched), California earns No. 3 Amador Valley's attention.

84. (NR) Haleyville (Ala.), 45-13
Some might think No. 84 is too high for a team that lost four senior starters, but the returnees include Holly Ward (27-9, 310 strikeouts, 0.89 ERA, 27 doubles and a .419 batting average to go along with 50 RBIs). Also back are Payton Townsend (.319), Tori Pendley (.355) and Perri Gilbert (.432, 70 hits).

85. (78) Newton County (Decatur, Miss.), 30-4
Newton County won the 4A state title in 2013 and returns everyone including Darby Bishop (23-0, 1.79 ERA, .485 batting average, 41 RBIs), Cassidy Blount (.343), Shelby Barrett (.374), Latesia Davis (.379), Ashton Lampton (45 RBIs, 30 extra base hits, .492 average) and Savannah Gates (.392).

86. (NR) High Point (Sussex, N.J.), 22-4-1
Allyson Frei is back with a goal to improve upon her 2013 season (22-4, 393 strikeouts and an 0.19 ERA).

87. (NR) North (St. Charles, Ill.),
The team's success starts with Sabrina Rabin (18-4, 35 steals, .534 average). She's also one of the state's top sprinters.

88. (NR) Torrington (Conn.), 23-1
Torrington suffered its only loss last season in the second round of the Class L tournament, but everyone is back, including pitcher Sydney Matzko (0.27 ERA, 345 strikeouts, 23-1).

89. (NR) Reed (Sparks, Nev.), 28-8-3
Leading Reed are Jacquelyn Sertic (18-7, 1.24 ERA), Marriah Levesque (.341) and Mackenzie Goins (.377).

90. (NR) Laurel (Del.), 20-2
Led by pitcher Ragan Green, the Bulldogs are in good position to repeat as state champions.

91. (NR) Poway (Calif.), 22-11
With Kourtney Shaw, Jill Zamora and Maiia Martinez leading the way, Poway could be the San Diego Section's top team.

92. (NR) Kasson-Mantorville (Kasson, Minn.), 25-3
With Cori Kennedy (40 RBIs), Kaylea Schorr (.597) and Alysha Mcclaflin (.379, 29 RBIs) leading the offense and Maddie Damon (16-2, 1.11 ERA) in the circle, the Komets hope to improve on a state runner-up finish from 2013.

93. (NR) Twin Falls (Idaho), 19-7
The Bruins are loaded with returnees - Mackenzie Swofford, Cortney Nolan, Megan Hinijos, Morgan Harshberger and Courtney Ellis. And they welcome the return of pitcher Rainey Dyerson, who did not play in 2013.

94. (69) Barrington (Ill.), 36-5
With pitcher Keenan Dolezal (29-2, 0.87) in the circle, Barrington reached the 4A semifinals. She's back and so will be the Fillies.

95. (NR) Seven Lakes (Katy, Texas), 15-12
Led by pitcher Maddie Stulce, six all-district players return.

96. (NR) Leland (San Jose, Calif.), 26-3
Holly Geranen (23-3, 1.24 ERA, 31 RBIs) returns for her senior season, as do Kelsey Borello (.447, 43 runs), Ally Kido (.400) and Mikhaila Talaugon (.310).

97. (82) Pisgah (Ala.), 46-7-2
The Alabama 3A title winners enter the season with a 29-game winning streak and return all-state players Megan Smith and Lillie Mccrary.

98. (NR) Cienega (Vail, Ariz.), 26-5
The Bobcats return Makena Brawley (.441, 38 RBIs), Mickaela Keiser (.516), Shelby Kennedy (.400), Ali Subia (.341), Destinee Williams (.349) and Kayla Green (11-2, 90 strikeouts in 90 innings).

99. (NR) Central (Fresno, Calif.), 19-10
Central lost only one starter from the 2013 Central Section championship team and returns Jilee Schanda (.398), Alyssa Avila (.432), Kaylynn Burt (.333) and Rachel Rodriguez (17 wins, 197 strikeouts in 171 innings and 0.82 ERA).

100. (30) Canon-McMillan (Canonsburg, Pa.), 25-1
The defending state AAAA state champions return Linda Rush (.473), Abby Mccartney (.500), Tara Flower (.333) and Olivia Lorusso (.388, 35 RBIs).