SBLive’s Southern Section Baseball Top 25: Sierra Canyon jumps to No. 3 in latest rankings

The Trailblazers have two MLB Draft prospects in senior pitchers Jaden Noot and Kassius Thomas.

Author:
Connor Morrissette
Updated:
Mar 7, 2022 1:23 PM EST
Original:
Mar 7, 2022

SBLive’s Southern Section high school baseball rankings are compiled by SBLive reporter Connor Morrissette and are released weekly throughout the season.

SBLIVE SOUTHERN SECTION TOP 25 BASEBALL RANKINGS

March 7, 2022

1. Orange Lutheran (5-0)

Last week: 1

The Lancers are stockpiled with Division 1 commits. Senior pitcher Louis Rodriguez is is arguably the top arm in the state. He's a TCU pledge.

2. Yucaipa (5-2)

Last week: 2

Yucaipa walked off to beat No. 4 Harvard-Westlake 6-5 on Feb. 15. Last week, the Thunderbirds split two games with Cajon.

The Trailblazers have two MLB Draft prospects in senior pitchers Jaden Noot and Kassius Thomas and so far the two aces have led Sierra Canyon to an undefeated start. The Trailblazers have beaten No. 10 Notre Dame and No. 12 Newbury Park so far this season.

4. Harvard-Westlake (5-2-1)

Last week: 3

The Wolverines won a game, tied a game and lost a game to Mission League rival No. 10 Notre Dame last week.

5. Huntington Beach (4-2)

Last week: 9

UCLA commit Ben Jacobs struck out 14 in six innings in the Oilers' 4-1 win over No. 6 JSerra last week.

6. JSerra (5-3)

Last week: 4

JSerra starts a three game series with No. 1 Orange Lutheran this week.

7. Corona (4-1)

Last week: 6

Corona took down Capistrano Valley 11-10 last week. Troy McCain hit a walk-off double to score Andrew Walters in the win.

8. Servite (5-0)

Last week: 7

Servite's starting pitching trio of senior Chris Grothues (UCLA commit), senior Mikiah Negrete (San Diego commit) and senior Xavier Cardenas (San Diego State commit) gives the Friars a chance to beat anyone on any given day and so far the Friars haven't lost.

9. Santa Margarita (5-0)

Last week: 8

The Eagles have taken down Gahr, Chaparral, Corona del Sol (Arizona), Hart and West Ranch so far this season.

10. Notre Dame (Sherman Oaks) (4-3-1)

Last week: 13

The Knights went 1-1-1 against No. 4 Harvard-Westlake in last week's series. They'll begin a series against Alemany on Tuesday.

11. Foothill (6-3)

Last week: 10

Foothill wrapped up a perfect 3-0 week with an extra-innings win over Newport Harbor last week.

12. Newbury Park (4-1)

Last week: 11

Newbury Park's lone loss on the season came against No. 3 Sierra Canyon.

13. Arcadia (8-0)

Last week: 14

Arcadia beat Hoover twice last week in league and will begin a series against Muir this week.

14. San Dimas (5-1)

Last week: 16

San Dimas beat No. 23 Bonita last Monday and won't return to action until they travel to Warren on Thursday.

15. Villa Park (6-1)

Last week: 17

Villa Park has a busy week coming up with games scheduled against Hart, Yorba Linda, and El Modena.

16. King (5-1)

Last week: 19

King beat JW North and No. 18 Norco last week. They'll play Norco twice more this week with a game against No. 5 Huntington Beach sandwiched in between.

17. South Hills (5-2)

Last week: 15

South Hills went 1-1 last week, losing to Laguna Beach. A battle with No. 7 Corona is scheduled for Tuesday.

18. Norco (6-1)

Last week: 23

The Cougars lone loss came against No. 16 King, 6-5.

19. Aquinas (8-0)

Last week: NR

The Falcons have allowed only eight total runs during their scorching 8-0 start.

20. Pacifica (8-1)

Last week: 22

Pacifica shutout Ocean View twice last week. Their lone loss came against No. 15 Villa Park.

21. Tesoro (6-0)

Last week: 18

Tesoro's best win came against No. 22 St. John Bosco 4-3 on Feb. 24.

22. St. John Bosco (5-1)

Last week: 21

The Braves are much improved from last season. Their lone loss on the year came against No. 21 Tesoro.

23. Bonita (5-2)

Last week: 20

Bonita has beaten good Maranatha, Etiwanda and Ayala teams so far this season.

24. Torrance (7-1)