Winning a state championship is a significant factor in determining the final MaxPreps Top 25 high school softball rankings. Another aspect considered is a deep postseason run, especially if a team loses to another nationally ranked opponent.
Florida has been a challenging state to assess this season as there hasn't been a clear-cut favorite but several strong teams are vying for the top spot in the state. The state championship brackets have been set and regional quarterfinals are scheduled to begin on May 11. The rigorous journey to secure a state title in many divisions showcases some of the most intense competition in the country.
It's a do-or-die situation that separates the best of the best.
LSU signee Maddie McKee has helped Lake Creek to a 34-0 mark and No. 1 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25 softball rankings. (Photo: Jim Suter)
Record: 37-0 |
Last week: 1
Maddie McKee had four hits and
Ava Brown tossed a complete-game, no-hitter as the Lions advanced to the regional quarterfinals.
2. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 36-3 |
Last week: 2
Hailey Nutter struck out 10, allowing two hits, during the Eagles' 1-0 win over Fulshear.
3. Roncalli (Indianapolis)
Record: 18-2-1 |
Last week: 3
Keagan Rothrock tossed a one-hitter, striking out 16 during the Royals' 6-1 victory Monday over Franklin Central.
4. Los Alamitos (Calif.)
Record: 24-3 |
Last week: 6
Berkley Vance pitched a complete-game three-hitter and
Gabby Terrones hit a big home run Monday as the Griffins knocked off Mission Viejo 3-1.
5. Ballard (Louisville, Ky.)
Record: 22-1 |
Last week: 4
The Bruins fell for the first time this season. Five more regular-season games left before postseason play.
6. Hanover (Mechanicsville, Va.)
Record: 15-0 |
Last week: 7
The Hawks edged Altee in eight innings on Friday. Freshman
Brie Wheeler hit a home run and drove in three during the 5-2 win.
7. Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Fla.)
Record: 23-0-2 |
Last week: 8
The Panthers open up 3A Regional quarterfinal play on May 10.
8. St. Amant (La.)
Record: 32-2 |
Last week: 9
Season complete. Division I (Non-Select) state champions.
9. Pace (Fla.)
Record: 24-1 |
Last week: 10
The Patriots open up 6A Regional quarterfinal play on May 11.
10. Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
Record: 22-2 |
Last week: 11
Rebecca Quinn knocked in the only two runs of the game and
Kate Munnerlyn tossed a no-hitter during the Lancers' 2-0 revenge win over Archbishop Mitty on Friday.
11. Clovis North (Fresno, Calif.)
Record: 23-0-1 |
Last week: 12
Brynn Gentry hit a home run and drove in three as the Broncos beat Clovis 13-0 on Friday.
12. Guyer (Denton, Texas)
Record: 32-0 |
Last week: 13
Kaylynn Jones hit two bombs and brought in four runs during the Wildcats' 8-0 playoff win over Martin.
13. Willow Canyon (Surprise, Ariz.)
Record: 27-0-1 |
Last week: 14
Marissa McCann mowed down 17 batters, allowing one hit as the Wildcats beat Campo Verde 2-0 to advance to the 5A semifinals.
14. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 25-3 |
Last week: 15
Riley Potter had a double, triple, and four RBI during the Cougars' 9-5 Division 1 playoff win over Gahr.
15. Salpointe Catholic (Tucson, Ariz.)
Record: 33-1 |
Last week: 16
Allie Hayes homered and drove in three as the Lancers beat Canyon del Oro in 5A third-round play.
16. Donovan Catholic (Toms River, N.J.)
Record: 16-0 |
Last week: 17
The Griffins were idle last week.
17. Watkins Memorial (Pataskala, Ohio)
Record: 22-0 |
Last week: 18
Maleya Thompson went yard and had a pair of hits as the Warriors blanked Teays Valley 8-0 on Monday.
Record: 14-0 |
Last week: 19
Gianna Cimino had four hits and
Julia Shearer was dominant at the plate in the circle as the Knights blanked Northridge 8-0 on Friday.
Record: 15-0 |
Last week: 22
Sophomore
Sydnie Watts has been sensational on the bump this season. She's 15-0 with a 0.39 ERA and 192 strikeouts.
20. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Record: 20-5 |
Last week: 25
Kai Minor and
Tessa Jerue each hit jacks as
Brianne Weiss controlled the circle. The Lancers beat Roosevelt 10-0 to advance in the Division 1 Southern Section playoffs.
21. Dorman (Roebuck, S.C.)
Record: 21-1 |
Last week: 15
Emma Bright had three hits and
Kasey Wolfe held Dutch Fork scoreless as the Cavaliers advanced to the District Final play on May 10 with a 9-0 win.
22. Bentonville (Ark.)
Record: 28-1 |
Last week: NR
The Tigers have rolled off 26 straight games before heading into 6A postseason play. Pitt State commit
Trista Peterson has 10 bombs and is batting .456.
23. Jackson (Mill Creek, Wash.)
Record: 18-1 |
Last week: NR
Yanina Sherwood struck out 14 on Monday as the Timberwolves shut out Lake Stevens 3-0.
Record: 18-0 |
Last week: NR
The Vikings are rolling right now in the Hoosier State. Michigan commit
Erin Hoehn is 11-0 with a 0.35 ERA in the circle.
25. Queen Creek (Ariz.)
Record: 28-2-1 |
Last week: 21
The Bulldogs will have to fight out of the losers' bracket in 6A state playoff action as they fell to Perry. The winner of this bracket will finish inside the Top 25.
