There's a new team sitting atop the MaxPreps Top 25 softball rankings for the first time since the spring of 2021.
Roncalli (Indianapolis) started and finished the 2022 season as the No. 1 team, but after an impressive run of 51 consecutive wins, the Royals fell 7-5 to
Avon (Ind.) in THS Bash championship.
Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas) rises to the No. 1 spot after the Royals loss. The Lions have been flawless dating back to last year. They entered 2023 following a remarkable 41-0 season winning the 5A state champions, and now boast a 70-game winning streak. Florida signee
Ava Brown has been a force on the mound, maintaining a spotless 67-0 career record with a 0.58 ERA.
Meanwhile,
Rockridge's (Taylor Ridge, Ill.) impressive 73-game win streak came to an end this past week, clearing the way for Lake Creek to claim the nation's longest current winning streak.
Entering the MaxPreps Top 25 this week is
North Penn (Lansdale, Pa.), which has made a strong start to the season. Maryland signee
Julia Shearer has been dominant on the mound, allowing one earned run in 35 innings wjile striking out 81.
Also debuting this week is
Sam Houston (Lake Charles, La.), which has racked up 20 consecutive wins after an early season 2-0 loss to No. 8
St. Amant (La.).
Florida commit Ava Brown has led Lake Creek to the No. 1 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25 softball rankings. She is 67-0 in her career with a 0.58 ERA. (Photo: Michael Horbovetz)
Record: 29-0 | Last week: 2
Madison Johnson struck out six and allowed one hit Monday during 12-0 win against Magnolia West.
2. Pace (Fla.)
Record: 18-0 |
Last week: 3
Jayden Heavener showcased her talent with 17 strikeouts during a recent game against Florida State University on Friday. The LSU commit has a total of 171 strikeouts so far.
3. Roncalli (Indianapolis)
Record: 5-1-1 |
Last week: 1
Despite suffering their first loss of the season, the Royals remain in the top 5.
Emma Fegan hit a home run and drove in four runs during a 14-0 victory Monday against Indianapolis Bishop Chatard.
4. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 28-2 |
Last week: 4
The Eagles extended their win streak to 12 games after a commanding 19-1 victory Monday over Port Arthur Memorial, fueled by 15 hits.
5. Los Alamitos (Calif.)
Record: 12-2 |
Last week: 5
Taryn Clements,
Alyssa Quary and
Giselle Alvarez all hit home runs during the Griffins' 9-1 win Saturday against South Hills.
6. Lake Ridge (Mansfield, Texas)
Record: 25-0 |
Last week: 6
Raigan Brannon tallied three hits and drove in five runs during the Eagles' 15-0 victory over Dallas Skyline on Thursday.
7. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 17-2 |
Last week: 7
Mya Perez flexed her power with a bomb as the Cougars cruised to a 13-0 win Thursday over Redondo Union.
Record: 29-1 |
Last week: 8
Alix Franklin showed off her hitting prowess, blasting two home runs, while
Makinzey Elisar and
Kami Gautreau also went deep in the Gators' 15-0 win over Pope John Paull II on Monday.
9. Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Fla.)
Record: 14-0-2 |
Last week: 9
Addison Michel was a standout, recording three hits for the Panthers in their 6-3 victory over Fort Lauderdale on Thursday.
10. Hanover (Mechanicsville, Va.)
Record: 6-0 |
Last week: 10
The Hawks were idle last week.
11. Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
Record: 14-1 |
Last week: 11
The Lancers clinched the Livermore Stampede tournament title with a 3-0 win over San Ramon Valley, led by
Kate Munnerlyn's 14 strikeout performance in the championship game.
12. Clovis North (Fresno, Calif.)
Record: 15-0-1 |
Last week: 12
Following a flawless 4-0 record at the Clovis Easter Classic, the Broncos were off the rest of the week.
13. Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)
Record: 10-0 |
Last week: 13
Lilli Koch and
Emory Donaldson had three hits each, propelling the Bruins to a 15-3 victory over Whitney Young on Wednesday.
14. Moorpark (Calif.)
Record: 12-0 |
Last week: 14
Daniela Isarraras put on a power-hitting display, crushing two home runs and driving in seven during a 13-2 win over Filmore on Thursday.
15. Melbourne (Fla.)
Record: 14-2 |
Last week: 15
The Bulldogs are gearing up for a highly anticipated matchup against Lake Brantley on Tuesday.
16. Guyer (Denton, Texas)
Record: 25-0 |
Last week: 22
Lauryn Jones and
Jordan Osborne each homered as the Wildcats defeated Boyd 7-4 on Friday.
17. Willow Canyon (Surprise, Ariz.)
Record: 19-0-1 |
Last week: 17
Rylee Turlington hit two home runs and racked up five RBI, while
Marissa McCann struck out 15 and tossed a no-hitter during the Wildcats' 11-0 win over Paradise Valley on Friday.
18. Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.)
Record: 13-0 | Last week: 18
Ella Edgerton led the team with three hits and three RBI as the Cavaliers beat York 9-4 on Monday.
19. Tri-West Hendricks (Lizton, Ind.)
Record: 3-0 |
Last week: 23
Emma Frye and
Kendall Williams were a big part of the Bruins' explosive offense during a 12-2 win over Benton Central on Saturday.
20. Southwestern Randolph (Asheboro, N.C.)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 20
The Cougars were idle last week.
21. Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)
Record: 24-1 |
Last week: 21
Krista Martinez had three hits, including a home run, as the Lancers beat Walden Grove 10-3 on Saturday.
22. Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.)
Record: 5-0 |
Last week: 24
Isabella Maria hit two home runs as the Griffins rolled past Pineland Regional 18-1 on Monday.
23. Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, Ohio)
Record: 9-0 |
Last week: 25
Jordyn Wycuff had a pair of doubles and RBI as the Warriors beat Grove City 7-2 on Monday.
24. North Penn (Lansdale, Pa.)
Record: 6-0 |
Last week: NR
Brianna Wilmot has two home runs and is batting .450 on the season.
25. Sam Houston (Lake Charles, La.)
Record: 28-1 |
Last week: NR
The Broncos have scored 10 or more runs in 17 games this season.
On the bubble:
Queen Creek (Ariz.), 20-1-1;
Austintown-Fitch (Youngstown, Ohio), 7-0;
Lake Brantley (Altamonte Springs, Fla.), 14-2;
Jackson (Mill Creek, Wash.), 10-0;
Vestavia Hills (Ala.) 31-5-1
