Catholic (Baton Rouge, La.) has taken over the No. 1 spot in the MaxPreps Top 25 high school baseball rankings after Corona (Calif.) lost a non-league game to La Mirada (Calif.). Catholic enters the Select Division 1 playoffs in Louisiana as the top seed with 14 straight wins. This season has seen multiple teams hold the No. 1 spot, with few maintaining spotless records like last year. Despite a loss, Corona only dropped to No. 2 in the Division 1 rankings by the Southern Section. La Mirada is a top-ranked school with freshman Luke Armijo pitching, ranked as the No. 7 lefthander in the nation for the Class of 2027 by Perfect Game. Meanwhile, Corona did not have their top three pitchers throwing after playing three league games earlier in the week. There was only minor movement in the rankings, with Calvary Christian and Hamilton both suffering multiple losses and dropping out, while Granada and Serra moved in as newcomers.
This week’s standout game was between Stoneman Douglas and North Broward Prep, with Stoneman Douglas pulling off a 6-5 win to bounce back from a recent string of losses. In another exciting matchup to watch, undefeated Lincoln-Way West will face a tough opponent in Downers Grove North, assuming they can get past Homewood-Flossmoor earlier in the week.
Bryce Rainer of Harvard-Westlake in Studio City, California has been named Player of the Week. The senior infielder had an outstanding week, going 8-for-12 with eight runs scored, six RBI, two doubles, and two home runs. In addition, he pitched two innings and struck out five batters. Eaton (Colo.) has increased its season record to 13-0 and currently holds the nation’s longest active streak with 54 consecutive wins.
MaxPreps Top 25 baseball rankings
1. Catholic (Baton Rouge, La.)
The Catholic High School baseball team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana has an impressive record of 32-2 and is currently ranked second. Last week, they defeated Central High School with a score of 7-0. Jack Ruckert was named hitter of the week after hitting a home run and driving in two runs. Trip Dobson was named pitcher of the week for pitching five no-hit innings against Central and striking out four batters. Their next game will be on Tuesday against Pineville.
2. Corona (Calif.)
The Corona (Calif.) team has a record of 22-3 and was ranked 1st last week. They recently defeated Centennial with scores of 7-2, 7-3, and 2-0, but unfortunately, they lost to La Mirada with a score of 2-0. Sam Burgess was recognized as hitter of the week for his home run and two RBI in a 7-2 win, and Ethan Schiefelbein was named pitcher of the week for throwing a seven-inning shutout with four strikeouts in a 2-0 win. Their next game will be against Roosevelt (Eastvale) on Monday.
3. Jackson Prep (Jackson, Miss.)
Jackson Prep, located in Jackson, Mississippi, currently holds a record of 32-2 and is ranked third in the last week. In their recent games, they defeated Presbyterian Christian with scores of 7-3, 7-2, and 7-6. Kevin Roberts was named hitter of the week after going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs scored, and two RBI in a 7-2 win. Pitcher of the week, Gardner Young, pitched six innings, giving up two runs with six strikeouts in the same 7-2 win. Their next game is scheduled for Monday against Jackson Academy.
4. Flower Mound (Texas)
The Flower Mound (Texas) team has a record of 28-3 and is currently ranked 4th. In their last games, they defeated Plano East with scores of 3-1 and 14-0. Adrian Rodriguez was the hitter of the week, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in a 3-1 win. Pitcher of the week, Josh Glaser, went five innings and gave up one run on three hits with four strikeouts against Plano East. Their next game is on Tuesday against Hebron.
5. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Archbishop Moeller High School baseball team from Cincinnati, Ohio currently holds a 13-0 record and is ranked 6th in the nation. Their recent victories include a 5-0 win against Elder and a 7-5 win against Mason. Matt Ponatoski was named hitter of the week after going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI against Mason. Their next game is scheduled for Monday against St. Xavier High School in Cincinnati.
6. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Orange Lutheran High School in Orange, California has a record of 20-5 and was ranked 9th last week. They recently defeated Mater Dei in three games with scores of 7-2, 5-0, and 3-1. Josiah Hartshorn was named hitter of the week for going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in a 3-1 win, while Colt Peterson was named pitcher of the week for throwing six innings of shutout ball in a 5-0 win, striking out four. Their next game is scheduled for Monday against St. John Bosco in Bellflower.
7. Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama has a record of 33-3 and was ranked 10th last week. They defeated Smith Station 4-2 and 4-3. Sam Brown was named hitter of the week for hitting a home run in the 4-3 win, while Cam Norton was named pitcher of the week for pitching 5.1 innings and striking out four in the same game. Their next game is on Tuesday against Prattville.
8. Harvard-Westlake (Studio City, Calif.)
Harvard-Westlake in Studio City, California had a record of 21-4-1 last week, ranking 12th. They defeated Loyola in three games with scores of 7-2, 19-2, and 10-8. Bryce Rainer was named hitter of the week for going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, and two RBI in a 7-2 win. Duncan Marsten was named pitcher of the week for pitching five innings, giving up two runs on five hits, and striking out six in a 19-2 win. Their next game is on Tuesday against Bishop Alemany.
9. Prestonwood Christian (Plano, Texas)
Prestonwood Christian in Plano, Texas has a record of 25-1-1 and is ranked 14th. They recently defeated Parish Episcopal 10-0 and 17-0. A.J. DePaolo was named hitter of the week for going 2-for-3 with a home run and five RBI in the 17-0 win. Pitcher of the week, Xavier Mitchell, threw a five-inning, 17-0 no-hitter with 14 strikeouts. Their next game is on Thursday against Liberty Christian in Argyle.
10. Tomball (Texas)
Tomball, Texas had a record of 27-3 last week, ranking at number 15. They defeated Klein Collins with scores of 7-1 and 7-0. Cade Arrambide was named hitter of the week after going 1-for-4 with a home run. Pitcher of the week, Karson Reeder, went six innings in a 7-0 win, giving up no runs on one hit with nine strikeouts. They will play against Klein Cain on Tuesday.
11. Pensacola Catholic (Pensacola, Fla.)
Pensacola Catholic in Pensacola, Florida has a record of 21-1 and was ranked 17th last week. They recently defeated Escambia with a score of 10-0. Colton Guillot was the standout hitter of the week, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and an RBI. Jackson Kohr also had an impressive performance, pitching five innings and allowing no runs on two hits with four strikeouts. Their next game will be against Central in Milton on Monday.
12. Parkview (Lilburn, Ga.)
Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia had a record of 25-5 last week and was ranked 11th. They had several notable wins, including a 3-0 victory over Rabun Gap Nacoochee. Hitter of the week, Eli Pitts, had an impressive performance with 4 hits, 7 RBI, and a home run. Pitcher of the week, J.T. Whritenour, had a standout game, giving up no runs on one hit over five innings with five strikeouts. Their next game is scheduled for Thursday against Camden County.
13. Lincoln-Way West (New Lenox, Ill.)
Lincoln-Way West from New Lenox, Illinois continues to impress with a 17-0 record. Last week, they defeated Stagg 8-7, Lockport 10-4, and Joliet West 7-5, among others. Anthony Massa had an outstanding week at the plate, going 7-for-16 with eight RBI, while Adam Gerl pitched a shutout game, giving up just three hits with four strikeouts. Their next game is against Homewood-Flossmoor on Monday.
14. North Cobb Christian (Kennesaw, Ga.)
North Cobb Christian from Kennesaw, Georgia has a record of 26-3 and was ranked 13th last week. They recently lost to Walker 7-3, but won 1-0 against Mount Paran Christian and 13-5 against Walker. Spears Martin was the hitter of the week, going 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the 13-5 win. Asher Sabom was the pitcher of the week, getting the 1-0 win, striking out nine and giving up no runs on five hits. Their next game will be on Thursday against Fannin County.
15. Prosper (Texas)
Prosper, Texas has a current record of 25 wins and 5 losses. Last week, they defeated Allen 4-2 and lost to Allen 1-0. Cole Giametta was the standout hitter of the week, going 2-for-3 in the win over Allen. Aiden White was the standout pitcher, striking out nine and giving up two runs on three hits over 6.2 innings in the same game. Their next game is scheduled for Tuesday against McKinney.
16. Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, Fla.)
The Stoneman Douglas baseball team from Parkland, Florida has a record of 17-5 and was ranked 25th last week. They recently won against North Broward Prep with a score of 6-5 and Doral Academy with a score of 9-3. Niko Benestad was named hitter of the week for his performance in the 6-5 win, while Breylynn Courtney had an impressive four strikeouts against North Broward Prep and five against Doral Academy, earning her the title of pitcher of the week. Their next game is scheduled for Tuesday against Neumann.
17. North Broward Prep (Coconut Creek, Fla.)
North Broward Prep from Coconut Creek, Florida has a record of 19-3 and was ranked 5th last week. They lost to Stoneman Douglas and defeated Pembroke Pines 11-2 and Mater Lakes Academy 12-2. Riley Luft was the hitter of the week, going 3-for-3 with a double and a triple and two RBI in a 12-2 win, while Nate Hernandez was the pitcher of the week, pitching four innings and giving up no runs on one hit in an 11-2 win. Their next game is on Tuesday against West Boca Raton.
18. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)
Doral Academy in Doral, Florida has a current record of 21-2 and was ranked 8th last week. They recently defeated Trinity Christian Academy with a score of 3-2 but lost to Stoneman Douglas with a score of 9-3. Michael Torres was named Hitter/Pitcher of the week for hitting a home run and scoring two runs against TCA, and for striking out four in 1.1 innings. Their next game will be on Tuesday against Pembroke Pines Charter.
19. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Fla.)
IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida currently has a record of 19-4 and is ranked 19th. Last week, they lost to Jesuit 2-1, but also had wins against Neumann and Lakeland. This week, their hitter of the week was Dillon Moss, who went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI, and two runs scored against Lakeland. Their pitcher of the week was Blake Larson, who struck out 12 in 6.1 innings against Neumann. Next, they will be playing against Central Pointe Christian Academy in Kissimmee on Wednesday.
20. Santa Margarita (Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.)
Santa Margarita in Rancho Santa Margarita, California has a current record of 17-7-1 and was ranked 19th last week. In their recent games, they defeated Servite 5-2 and 6-3, but lost to Servite 1-0. Carter Enoch was the standout hitter of the week, going 1-for-2 with a triple in the 6-3 win. Cade Townsend was the standout pitcher of the week, striking out 10 in 5.2 innings pitched during the 5-2 win. Their next game will be on Monday against Mater Dei in Santa Ana.
21. Harlem (Ga.)
Harlem (Ga.) has a record of 28-1 and was ranked 20th last week. They recently defeated Morgan County with scores of 4-3 and 6-3. Tyler Simmons was named hitter of the week after going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs scored in the 6-3 win. Will Holder pitched all seven innings in the 4-3 win, striking out seven and was named pitcher of the week. Their next game will be on Thursday against Dougherty.
22. Barbe (Lake Charles, La.)
Barbe from Lake Charles, Louisiana has a record of 29-5 and was ranked 22nd last week. They did not play any games last week and their next game will be on Tuesday against Sulphur.
23. Grapevine (Texas)
The Grapevine (Texas) team has a record of 26-3 and is ranked 21st. They lost to Argyle 5-1 but defeated them 11-1. Zack Goldstein was the standout hitter of the week with two hits and five RBIs in the 11-1 win. Dasan Hill pitched 6.1 innings and gave up one run on no hits with 10 strikeouts to secure the 11-1 win. Next, the team will play against Richland on Wednesday.
24. Granada (Livermore, Calif.)
Granada High School in Livermore, California had an impressive record of 19-1 last week. They defeated Foothill High School in Pleasanton with scores of 5-1 and 10-3. Mikey Boyd was named hitter of the week after going 2-for-5 with two runs, two RBI, and a home run in the 10-3 win. Pitcher of the week, Jake Sekany, went 5.2 innings and gave up no runs on four hits with three strikeouts in the 5-1 win. Their next game is on Wednesday against Dublin High School.
25. Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)
Serra High School in San Mateo, California has a record of 17-3 and is currently unranked. They recently defeated Bellarmine College Prep 7-0 and Saint Francis (Mountain View) 22-7. Jake Downing was named hitter of the week after going 3-for-3 with a double and four RBI in the 22-7 win, while Sam Kretsch was named pitcher of the week for pitching seven innings, not allowing a run, and striking out eight in the 7-0 win. Their next game is scheduled for Tuesday against Saint Francis (Mountain View).
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