Florida is one off 11 states headed to the postseason this week while others are still in their season's infancy.
Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, Fla.), No. 3 in this week's MaxPreps Top 25 high school softball, landed the 7A District 12 two-seed, while the one seed went to No. 9
Newsome (Lithia, Fla.). The two could meet up Friday in the District final.
The top team in California keeps changing each week as Golden State action really starts to ramp up. With so much talent spread throughout the Golden State and the unlikelihood of any postseason, one or two losses could really impact where a team finishes in the rankings.
Stevie Hansen and
Norco (Calif.) hold down the sixth-spot. The Oregon signee is one of the top pitchers and players in the country.
Cassidy McClellan, Lakewood Ranch
Photo by Stacy White
Record: 29-0 |
Last week: 1
The top-ranked Lions prepare for postseason play starting Thursday.
2. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 29-2 |
Last week: 2
The Eagles ride a 26-game winning streak heading into the playoffs.
3. Lakewood Ranch (Bradenton, Fla.)
Record: 23-2 |
Last week: 3
The Mustangs open up 7A District 12 play on Tuesday.
4. Park Vista (Lake Worth, Fla.)
Record: 23-0 |
Last week: 5
The Cobras have a bye and will host District play on Wednesday.
5. Marist (Chicago)
Record: 10-0 |
Last week: 6
The RedHawks have outscored its opponents 89-12.
6. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 9-1 |
Last week: 7
After an early season loss, the Cougars have rolled off nine impressive wins.
7. Hewitt-Trussville (Trussville, Ala.)
Record: 38-2-1 |
Last week: 8
Kenleigh Cahalan,
Riley Tyree and
Anyce Harvey all knocked three hits in a 17-2 win over previously ranked Fairhope.
8. Warren (San Antonio)
Record: 22-0 |
Last week: 10
The Warriors have scored 10 or more runs in 12 of 22 games this season.
9. Newsome (Lithia, Fla.)
Record: 23-0 |
Last week: 11
The Wolves have a first-round bye in District play. They open up on Wednesday.
10. Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas)
Record: 30-0 |
Last week: 12
The Lions have shutout 22 of 30 opponents this season and have allowed 14 runs total.
11. University (Orange City, Fla.)
Record: 20-0 |
Last week: 13
The Titans host a District semifinal game Wednesday after their a first-round bye.
12. Bob Jones (Madison, Ala.)
Record: 29-3 |
Last week: 14
The Patriots have four more regular season games before playoffs begin in early May.
13. Neshoba Central (Philadelphia, Miss.)
Record: 24-0 |
Last week: 15
The Rockets opened up playoffs Monday with a 12-1 win.
14. Spring-Ford (Royersford, Pa.)
Record: 7-0 |
Last week: 17
The Rams won three close games this past week by a total of four runs.
15. Villa Park (Calif.)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 19
Spartans making a case for top-ranked team in California as they have blanked their last four opponents.
16. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)
Record: 22-2 |
Last week: 20
Firebirds host a District semifinal on Tuesday.
17. Lake Central (St. John, Ind.)
Record: 14-0 |
Last week: 21
Sydney Doloszycki had three hits and a home run Monday to lead the Indians in a 9-0 win over Valparaiso.
18. Judson (Converse, Texas)
Record: 25-1 |
Last week: 22
The Rockets begin playoffs Thursday at home against Clark.
19. Mater Dei Catholic (Chula Vista, Calif.)
Record: 11-0 |
Last week: 23
Sophomore
Ayanna Shaw had five hits last week including two home runs as the Crusaders remained perfect.
20. Crown Point (Ind.)
Record: 11-1 |
Last week: 24
After a 4-2 loss to No. 19 Lake Central, the Bulldogs have won six-straight.
21. Williamsburg (Ohio)
Record: 12-0 |
Last week: 25
The Wildcats have allowed just four runs in 12 games.
22. Westlake (Westlake Village, Calif.)
Record: 8-1 |
Last week: 9
Daryn Siegel hit her fifth home run of the season. The Warriors have 22 long balls in nine games.
23. Sabino (Tucson, Ariz.)
Record: 15-0 |
Last week: NR
Junior
Riley Nielson is 12-0 in the circle with a 0.61 ERA. She is also batting .500 with three home runs at the plate.
24. South Gibson (Medina, Tenn.)
Record: 25-0 |
Last week: NR
The first Tennessee squad to join the MaxPreps Top 25 this year. The team has scored over 200 runs while allowing 39.
25. Benson (Ariz.)
Record: 14-0 |
Last week: NR
