Here are the latest IE Varsity high school softball rankings.
Records are through games of Sunday, March 31.
1. Norco (16-3)
The Cougars claimed a share of the championship at this year’s Michelle Carew Classic.
Previous ranking: 1
2. Murrieta Mesa (18-2)
The Rams took a pair from Murrieta Valley to remain unbeaten in Southwestern League.
Previous ranking: 2
3. Riverside Poly (20-1-1)
The Bears host Valley View on Wednesday in the battle for first place in the Ivy League.
Previous ranking: 3
4. Valley View (11-0-1)
The Eagles picked up four nonleague wins, including ones vs. Santiago and Centennial.
Previous ranking: 4
5. Roosevelt (8-8)
The Mustangs have the week off and will get back to Big VIII League action next week.
Previous ranking: 5
6. Beaumont (10-5)
The Cougars have CBL games this week against Redlands East Valley and Redlands.
Previous ranking: 6
7. Great Oak (9-6-1)
The Wolfpack have a week to prepare for next week’s third showdown with Vista Murrieta.
Previous ranking: 7
8. Ayala (13-3)
The Bulldogs return from a two-week break to take on Alta Loma on Friday afternoon.
Previous ranking: 8
9. King (10-6)
The Wolves are still sitting one game behind Norco in the Big VIII League standings.
Previous ranking: 9
10. Upland (10-5)
The Highlanders will take a week off and then host Rancho Cucamonga next Tuesday.
Previous ranking: 10
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Aquinas (22-0), Bonita (16-4), Chino Hills (9-8), Etiwanda (14-4), Ganesha (10-0), Hemet (12-6), Liberty (11-5), Santiago (10-10), Temescal Canyon (11-5), Vista Murrieta (8-7).
