Can you guess which team ranks No. 1 in Louisiana’s Top 25 softball rankings?
It’s no shocker that the undefeated Calvary Baptist claims the top spot. See the complete list below.
1. Calvary Baptist (25-0)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division III select)
The Cavaliers boast seven players with 60 or more at-bats hitting .422 or better. Leading the charge are freshman Baylor Bockhaus (.598, 19 home runs), sophomore Mallory Carver (.500, 10 HRs), and junior pitcher Kynzee Anderson (.469, 12 HRs), who’s 16-0 in the circle with a 1.11 ERA. Senior Addison Willis is also impressive with a 7-0 record and a 1.39 ERA.
2. Sam Houston (19-2)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division I nonselect)
The Broncos have managed to score in double digits in nine of their past ten games, with their only other game resulting in nine runs. They’ve also recently secured run-rule victories against St. Amant and Southside, highlighted by Aubrey Portie’s three-run homer in a 12-1 victory over St. Amant, where Kailyn Mire delivered a stellar two-hitter over five innings.
3. Pineville (19-2)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division I select)
Madalyn Halle is excelling with a .492 batting average, 14 home runs, five doubles, and 41 RBIs. Cassidy Sicuro follows closely with a .552 average and an impressive 15 doubles. Addalyn Burch and Chelsie Simpson have collectively pitched over 100 innings, maintaining ERAs below 2.30, while the Rebels’ only losses came against Alexandria and West Ouachita.
4. North DeSoto (20-2)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division II nonselect)
The Griffins are riding high with 18 consecutive wins since defeats to Ouachita Parish and St. Frederick, including notable victories against Benton (twice), Mount Carmel, and Sterlington. North DeSoto, set to travel up north to Shreveport to face Calvary Baptist on March 27, recently triumphed over Benton with an 8-5 score thanks to winning pitcher Avery McCloskey and standout hitter Raegan Henderson.
5. Alexandria (18-4)
Power rating: No. 2 (Division I select)
Sophomore Amiyah Wilson has shined with a .444 batting average and eight home runs. Senior Sarah Grace Buckels leads the team with a .448 average and two HRs, while senior Mary Claire Brinkman contributes with a .419 average, four HRs, and eight stolen bases. Sophomore Ella Melder’s remarkable performance includes 92 strikeouts across 62.2 innings and a 2.12 ERA. ASH has secured 10 wins out of their last 11 games, with their sole loss coming against Sterlington.
6. Notre Dame (18-0)
Power rating: No. 2 (Division III select)
In their first 14 games, a cohort of five Pioneers achieved 22 home runs, as reported by Eric Narcisse of The Acadiana Advocate. McNeese State signee Malayna Daigle displayed impressive stats with a .568 average, while junior Valerie Brown boasts a .618 average. Primary pitchers Madaline Johnson and Bella Smith have also contributed significantly. Recently, Notre Dame belted nine home runs across two games, with freshman Kenley Sonnier going an impressive 6-for-7, including a homer.
7. Vandebilt Catholic (18-2)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division II select)
The Terriers have achieved victories over key opponents including Assumption, Hahnville, E.D. White, East Ascension, and Live Oak. Kallie Waalk had a notable performance with three hits, featuring a double and home run, in the 16-6 win against Hahnville, supported by winning pitcher Lauren Baudoin. Teammates Hayes Rutledge and Lexi Matherne also made an impact with home runs. Vandebilt Catholic’s only losses were by a mere three runs to Lutcher and Iowa.
8. St. Thomas More (16-4)
Power rating: No. 3 (Division I select)
The senior-heavy Cougars have clinched 11 victories out of their last 12 matchups, only losing to Walker. Their recent three-game sweep resulted in a staggering total score of 41-2. In a 15-0 dominance over Teurlings Catholic, Addison Lafferty went 4-for-4, while Shyanne Irvin and Emma Bailey each tallied three hits. Margaret Oge delivered a strong pitching performance, allowing just six hits while striking out four.
9. Kaplan (18-2)
Power rating: No. 2 (Division III nonselect)
The Pirates have strung together 12 consecutive victories following two setbacks to Class 5A competitors Southside and Sam Houston. Kaplan has outscored 10 of their opponents. In their latest outing on March 26, Lexi Greene struck out 10 in a convincing 9-1 win over Class 5A Ponchatoula. Five Pirates contributed with two hits apiece, led by Addyson Hebert who recorded two doubles.
10. Jena (15-5)
Power rating: No. 3 (Division III nonselect)
The Giants bounced back impressively after defeats to Calvary Baptist and a 16-4 loss to Benton, securing victories over Claiborne Christian and Quitman. Junior Kiette Cooper, who excels both at the plate and on the mound, is batting an impressive .354 while also carrying a 1.54 ERA with 196 strikeouts over 95.1 innings pitched.
11. Assumption (20-3)
Power rating: No. 4 (Division II nonselect)
The Mustangs experienced narrow defeats to Jena, East Ascension, and Vandebilt Catholic, losing by a combined total of five runs. Assumption has notable wins against St. Amant, Central-BR, John Curtis, Hahnville, and E.D. White. Londyn Pennison excelled with a complete game featuring 10 strikeouts in a win over North Vermilion, complemented by Livie Thibodaux’s three-hit performance, including two doubles.
12. St. Amant (17-6)
Power rating: No. 3 (Division I nonselect)
The Gators had their five-game winning streak halted by Sam Houston on March 26, suffering a 12-1 defeat. St. Amant recently clinched victories against Quitman, Airline, Destrehan, and Walker, with Hailey Hebert shining in a complete game performance, yielding just five hits in a narrow 2-1 win over Quitman and ace pitcher Cali Deal. Olivia Johnson contributed with a solo homer.
13. Walker (14-4)
Power rating: No. 4 (Division I nonselect)
The Wildcats are on a roll, winning 10 of their last 12 games with setbacks against St. Amant and Archbishop Chapelle. Their winning streak also includes victories over St. Charles, Live Oak, St. Thomas More, Dutchtown, Brusly, and Archbishop Hannan. Sophomore Alexis Pitre continues to impress on the field. Earlier this month, a standout athlete posted the following impressive stats, as reported by The Baton Rouge Advocate: (3-1 record in the circle with 20.2 innings pitched, 28 strikeouts, and allowing four earned runs. At the plate, she hit .479 with three home runs, including two grand slams, and drove in 13 RBIs.)
14. Pine Prairie (19-2)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division III nonselect)
The Panthers faced a narrow defeat by just one run this week against Iowa, marking their second loss after falling to Pineville. Pine Prairie boasts wins over Alexandria, Acadiana, Iota, Hicks, Destrehan, Oakdale, Tioga, and Lakeside, with Kynnedi Ware leading as their pitcher, posting a 1.93 ERA and accumulating 202 strikeouts over 114.2 innings.
15. Brusly (16-3)
Power rating: No. 3 (Division II nonselect)
The Panthers are currently on a 13-game winning streak following a 4-2 loss to Pine Prairie, with recent victories against Cedar Creek, Buckeye, Dutchtown, and Central-BR. In a standout performance, Amelia Meador recorded four RBIs during a 15-0 triumph over University Lab, while Abigail Heidbrink delivered a stellar one-hitter over three innings.
16. Lutcher (14-7)
Power rating: No. 6 (Division II nonselect)
The Bulldogs have managed to secure eight wins in their last 10 games, notching victories over teams like Vandebilt Catholic, Mount Carmel, St. Amant, and Opelousas Catholic. Blair Clement was a standout, striking out 14 batters over eight innings and only allowing two hits in their district win against Vandebilt Catholic. Kelsie Riley contributed to the offense with a two-run homer.
17. Mount Carmel (13-4)
Power rating: No. 5 (Division I select)
The Cubs are navigating through a tough patch, having lost three out of their last seven games. Nevertheless, they remain a formidable team with recent wins against Walker, John Curtis Christian, Chalmette, Hahnville, and Dominican. Key player Avery Killian, a committed athlete to Florida, along with pitcher Paige Reuther and shortstop Hayden Traub, are ones to keep an eye on.
18. John Curtis Christian (15-4)
Power rating: No. 4 (Division I select)
The Patriots are enjoying a nine-game winning streak following a previous loss to Mount Carmel. Their earlier defeats include St. Thomas More, Kaplan, and Assumption. Miley Percle notably hit an inside-the-park home run during a tightly contested 1-0 victory against Archbishop Chapelle, while Makayla Escude delivered a complete game shutout.
19. LaSalle Parish (20-3)
Power rating: No. 1 (Division IV nonselect)
The Tigers have recently secured impressive wins over Logansport, Quitman, and Tioga. With a batting average of .446, the team has accumulated 21 home runs and scored over 250 runs, according to Greg Jones of The Jena Times. Rheese Martin and Landry Long are the mainstay pitchers for a staff that holds a 1.87 ERA.
20. Quitman (13-4)
Power rating: No. 1 (Class B)
The Wolverines have faced challenges, losing three of their last five contests against Jena, St. Amant, and LaSalle by a close total of just six runs. Cali Deal has found solid support in the circle from freshman Brenna Lamkin, who impressed with 14 strikeouts during a win over Zwolle. Quitman has also celebrated victories against Stanley and Benton.
21. Benton (16-4)
Power rating: No. 2 (Division I nonselect)
The Tigers recently experienced two narrow losses by a mere four runs to Buckeye and North DeSoto, a team that has already defeated Benton twice. Additionally, Benton’s other loss came at the hands of Quitman. In a standout game, Audrey Stark achieved two home runs during a 6-4 victory over Doyle and also led the team to a win against Jena.
22. Hahnville (18-6)
Power rating: No. 6 (Division I nonselect)
The Tigers have claimed six victories over their last seven games, with the exception of a loss to Vandebilt Catholic. Brazzi Jacob showcased her power with a home run in a 13-3 win over Houma Christian, while Emersen Tregre took credit for the win on the mound. Hahnville started the season strong with a 10-0 record but has since faced four losses by a combined six runs.
23. Iota (16-3)
Power rating: No. 2 (Division II nonselect)
Addison Cormier is making headlines with a batting average of .446, accompanied by seven doubles, 10 home runs, and 29 RBIs for the Bulldogs. Their losses this season are attributed to Alexandria, St. Thomas More, and a narrow district match against Pine Prairie, ending in a 1-0 scoreline.
24. Sterlington (9-5)
Power rating: No. 5 (Division III nonselect)
The Panthers are poised to make a move up the rankings as their basketball players return, following a successful state tournament campaign. Key players Ava West, Evie West, Alexa Blackwell, and Allie Chrislip are anticipated to shine. Chrislip delivered an outstanding five-hit shutout, striking out 13 batters in a 7-0 victory over Alexandria.
25. Doyle (14-6)
Power rating: No. 6 (Division III nonselect)
The same optimistic outlook can be extended to Doyle, akin to Sterlington’s situation. The Tigers have secured six wins from their previous seven games, with the only hiccup being a two-run loss to Benton. Doyle has a list of victories that includes Catholic P.C., East Ascension, and a resounding 19-3 win over Jewel Sumner, where Shelby Taylor shined with four hits, including two doubles. Kylee Savant also contributed with a solo home run.
Just missed:
- Riverside
- Kinder
- D’Arbonne Woods
- East Ascension
- Dutchtown
- Loranger
- Opelousas Catholic
- St. Frederick
- Tioga
- Airline
- Buckeye
- Live Oak
- Catholic PC
- St. John
- E.D. White
- Iowa
- Archbishop Hannan
- Stanley
- Hicks
- Anacoco
- West Ouachita
