Top 25 High School Baseball Teams You Should Know About

Southland High School Baseball Rankings: Week 10

As the high school baseball season enters its tenth week, The Times has released its latest rankings for the top 25 teams in the Southland.

Top Five Teams:

1. NORCO (21-2): The team is gearing up for a critical three-game series against Corona, having moved up from the second spot last week.
2. HARVARD-WESTLAKE (19-4): With standout performances from pitchers Justin Kirchner (8-0) and Evan Alexander (7-1), the team maintains its position at third.
3. ST. JOHN BOSCO (19-5): Jaden Jackson has emerged as a dynamic lead-off hitter, helping the team rise to fourth from fifth.
4. ORANGE LUTHERAN (18-4): The team is focused on securing second place in the Trinity League, dropping from first.
5. HUNTINGTON BEACH (18-5-1): After losing its first Sunset League game to Los Alamitos, the team remains in fifth place.

Mid-Range Highlights:

• CORONA (18-4): Trey Ebel made headlines with a remarkable 10 RBIs in a recent game against Eastvale Roosevelt, holding steady at sixth.
• SIERRA CANYON (18-5): The Trailblazers continue to perform well, tied for second in the Mission League.
• AYALA (20-2): The Bulldogs remain unbeaten in the Palomares League with an 8-0 record, moving up from 12th.

Further Rankings:

• CYPRESS (19-5): The team has clinched eight wins in the last nine games.
• LA MIRADA (18-6): Sophomore Julian Pardinas leads with a 6-1 record and a 1.03 ERA.
• ROYAL (19-3): Dustin Dunwoody delivered another impressive performance with 14 strikeouts.
• MATER DEI (13-8): The Monarchs control their own fate for a playoff position, moving up from 23rd.

Noteworthy Performances:

• VILLA PARK (16-7-1): The team faces a crucial two-game series against Cypress this week.
• ALTA LOMA (16-5-1): Positioned to potentially win the Hacienda League, the team debuts in the rankings.

New Entries:

• TEMECULA VALLEY (20-4): With a perfect 12-0 record in the Southwestern League, the Golden Bears make their first appearance in the rankings.
• WESTLAKE (16-7): Sophomore Dylan Lee showcased his talents with two home runs and seven RBIs in a game against Thousand Oaks.

As teams gear up for the final stretch of the season, these rankings reflect the shifting landscape of high school baseball in the Southland. Key matchups ahead could further reshape the standings as playoffs approach.