Six new teams are in after a wild and crazy couple of days (including Tuesday) sees previous No. 1 Mission Viejo, No. 3 Archbishop Mitty and No. 5 Great Oak of Temecula all get toppled in early-round section playoff upsets.
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Inside the Softball State Top 20
Several top 20 teams and more than one top seed tumbles in four different CIF sections. Plus, should coin flips really be part of the process of locating games?...
State Stat Stars of the Week
Jack Bauer of ‘24’ isn’t listed, but Jake Bauers of Huntington Beach Marina sure is. Best of baseball and softball also includes Mountain View St. Francis baseball pitcher with first perfect game in school history plus amazing hitting totals for Wheatland’s McIntyre and San Diego Mira Mesa’s Mauga.
New Softball State Top 20
Unbeaten Vintage of Napa begins to move up while newcomer M.L. King of Riverside gets a boost after taking top honors in one of the state’s best leagues.
Inside the Softball State Top 20
The playoffs take shape around the state except in the CIF North Coast Section. Plus, more on M.L. King’s recent surge and players from top 20 teams that shined.
Grauer Power
Last season’s State Sophomore of the Year provides it in the circle and at the plate in a big East Bay Athletic League win.
Softball State Rankings By Divisions
Santiago of Corona loses in Tuesday game to M.L. King, which gives bumps to Esperanza, Vintage and James Logan. No. 1 teams are Pacifica of Garden Grove, Mission Viejo, Bishop Amat, Francis Parker and Redwood Christian.
New Softball State Top 20
Pacifica and Mitty move up to No. 2 and No. 3 due to Mater Dei loss while perennial NorCal power San Benito re-enters and snags the final spot.
Inside the Softball State Top 20
Strange week for Orange Lutheran creates some interesting decisions. Plus, more on Moorpark, which teams just missed the cut and big games to watch for this week.