Top 25 High School Baseball Teams According to The Times

Southland High School Baseball Rankings: Week Four Update

The Times has released its top 25 high school baseball rankings for the Southland following the fourth week of the season.

1. ST. JOHN BOSCO (4-0): Trinity League competition kicks off with a matchup against JSerra. Last week: 1
2. CORONA (4-0): Danny De La Torre has an impressive batting average, going six-for-seven. Last week: 2
3. ORANGE LUTHERAN (2-1): This week features a game against Damien, followed by a trip to North Carolina. Last week: 3
4. SHERMAN OAKS NOTRE DAME (7-0): Dru Wilson has shown consistent hitting, standing at nine-for-nineteen. Last week: 4
5. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (7-1): Freshman Louis Lappe recorded his first home run in high school. Last week: 5
6. NORCO (5-1): Landon Hovermale has been dominant on the mound, allowing no runs in 18 and two-thirds innings. Last week: 7
7. GAHR (3-3): The pitching lineup continues to impress. Last week: 6
8. HUNTINGTON BEACH (4-2-1): The Oilers managed a three-game sweep against rival Edison. Last week: 9
9. SIERRA CANYON (6-3): Armando Solorio is emerging as a key pitcher for the team. Last week: 8
10. ROYAL (7-1): Dustin Dunwoody shone with eight strikeouts over six scoreless innings against Moorpark. Last week: 10
11. AQUINAS (3-0): A significant showdown is on the horizon against Arrowhead Christian this week. Last week: 13
12. SANTA MARGARITA (7-1): Brody Schumaker delivered an impressive performance with four hits and seven RBIs against Los Osos. Last week: 16
13. MATER DEI (4-2): The team will engage in a three-game series against Santa Margarita. Last week: 11
14. EL DORADO (6-3): Strong pitching continues to be a hallmark for this team. Last week: 12
15. OAKS CHRISTIAN (6-2): Sophomore Dane Disney leads the team, tallying 11 hits thus far. Last week: 14
16. SOUTH HILLS (7-1): Carson Baker is proving to be a top performer both at the plate and on the mound. Last week: 15
17. CYPRESS (6-3): The bats came to life in a two-game sweep against JSerra. Last week: 18
18. LA MIRADA (5-2): The team faces Etiwanda on Wednesday. Last week: 19
19. AYALA (6-1): Ivan Ruddell has a batting average of ten-for-sixteen. Last week: 21
20. CORONA CENTENNIAL (5-3): A critical showdown with Norco is scheduled for this week. Last week: 20
21. THOUSAND OAKS (10-0): The return of Jack Wilson to the Lancers is generating excitement. Last week: NR
22. NEWPORT HARBOR (7-1): Upcoming rivalry games against Corona del Mar promise to be closely watched. Last week: 22
23. VILLA PARK (7-2-1): Jack McGuire has made a strong start on the mound. Last week: 23
24. SOUTH TORRANCE (8-0): Owen Rhodes has recorded eleven hits and ten RBIs. Last week: 24
25. ALISO NIGUEL (7-0-1): Carson Etnire stands out with eleven hits to date. Last week: NR

These rankings reflect the competitive landscape of high school baseball in the Southland, showcasing the talent and performance of teams and individual players as the season progresses.