SBLive Florida Softball Rankings (April 11): Doral Academy moves up to No. 6 after big week

Here are SBLive’s statewide Florida high school softball rankings, which span all classifications. SBLive’s Florida softball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and will be released weekly during the 2022 season:

SBLIVE FLORIDA SOFTBALL RANKINGS

April 11, 2022

1. Bartow (16-1)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: at George Jenkins (Tues.), vs Winter Haven (Wed.), at Lake Wales (Fri.)

The Lady Jackets remain No. 1 in our SBLive Florida softball rankings for the third consecutive week.

2. Lakewood Ranch (14-2)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Sarasota 9-0, Defeated Parrish Community 6-5, Defeated North Fort Myers 11-0

This Week: vs Charlotte (Tues.), at Canterbury (St. Pete) (Wed.)

The Lady Mustangs have won five straight games since sustaining back-to-back losses vs Lake Brantley last month.

3. Oxbridge Academy (14-0-1)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Ransom Everglades 16-0, Defeated South Fork 10-0

This Week: at Archbishop McCarthy (Tues.)

The Lady Thunderwolves have not allowed a run in each of their last three games, outscoring opponents 29-0.

4. Parrish Community (14-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Lost to Lakewood Ranch 6-5, Defeated Sarasota 3-2

This Week: vs Sarasota Riverview (Tues.), at Manatee (Wed.), at McKeel Academy (Thu.)

The Lady Bulls begin a stretch of three games in three days, when they host Sarasota Riverview tomorrow night.

5. Berkeley Prep (16-1)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Cypress Creek 6-2, Defeated Clearwater 9-6, Defeated Sumner 10-1

This Week: at McKeel Academy (Tues.), at Osceola (Thu.)

The Lady Buccaneers round out the top five, in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

6. Doral Academy (13-2-1)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Monarch 15-0, Defeated Fort Myers 4-1, Tied Melbourne 1-1, Defeated Cooper City 3-0, Defeated Pompano Beach 7-2

This Week: at American Heritage Plantation (Wed.), at Park Vista (Thu.)

The Firebirds move up four spots in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

7. Lake Brantley (12-3)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Lost to Hagerty 5-2, Defeated Lyman 5-2

This Week: at Eustis (Mon.), at Keshequa (NY) (Fri.)

The Lady Patriots responded from a tough loss to Hagerty, by defeating Lyman 5-2 in their last game.

8. Melbourne (14-1-1)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Palm Bay 15-0, Defeated Park Vista 1-0, Tied Doral Academy 1-1, Defeated Bishop Verot 2-0, Defeated Palm Beach Gardens 5-1

This Week: vs Hagerty (Wed.)

The Lady Bulldogs finished 3-0-1 last week in the South Florida showcase.

9. Wellington (13-1)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Forest Hill 17-1, Defeated Palm Beach Gardens 5-2, Defeated Spanish River 4-3

This Week: vs Park Vista (Tues.), at American Heritage Plantation (Thu.)

The Lady Wolverines have won four straight games since sustaining their first loss vs Oxbridge Academy.

10. Baldwin (14-1)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Mandarin 6-0, Defeated Bishop Snyder 13-1

This Week: vs Fletcher (Tues.), at Middleburg (Wed.), vs Westside (Thu.)

The Lady Indians have won eight straight games.

11. Steinbrenner (15-2)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Palm Harbor University 4-2

This Week: vs Plant (Mon.), at Newsome (Tues.), vs Alonso (Thu.)

The Lady Warriors move up one spot in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

12. Florida State University High (Tallahassee) (13-1)

Previous Rank: 14

Last Week: Defeated North Bay Haven Academy 7-2

This Week: at Lincoln (Tallahassee) (Mon.), vs Liberty County (Tues.), vs Madison County (Thu.)

The Lady Seminoles have outscored their opponents 25-8 in each of the last two games.

13. Venice (14-1)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Defeated Braden River 9-3, Defeated Desoto County 10-0

This Week: vs Lake Placid (Mon.), vs Lemon Bay (Thu.)

The Lady Indians continue their three-game homestand tonight, as they host the Lady Dragons from Lake Placid High School.

14. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (12-3)

Previous Rank: 15

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: at River Ridge (Mon.), vs Land O’Lakes (Tues.)

The Lady Warriors return to action tonight as they travel to River Ridge for their first game since March 29.

15. Cooper City (13-2)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Western 16-0, Defeated Miami Palmetto 4-3, Defeated Coral Reef 5-1, Lost to Doral Academy 3-0, Defeated Fort Myers 5-1

This Week: vs Cypress Bay (Mon.)

The Cowgirls return to action following their 4-1 week, including three wins at the South Florida showcase.

On The Bubble: Academy of the Holy Names, Coral Springs Charter, Durant, East Lake, Evangelical Christian, Fort Myers, Hagerty, Lake Wales, Newsome, Pace, Park Vista, Sickles, Winter Springs