Here are the latest IE Varsity high school softball rankings.
Records are through games of Sunday, March 24.
1. Norco (12-3)
The Cougars are alone atop the Big VIII League standings following wins over King and Roosevelt,.
Previous ranking: 1
2. Murrieta Mesa (16-2)
The Rams have two Southwestern League games against crosstown foe Murrieta Valley this week.
Previous ranking: 2
3. Riverside Poly (20-1-1)
The Bears knocked off Temescal Canyon and now will enjoy a week off before hosting Valley View.
Previous ranking: 3
4. Valley View (7-0-1)
The Eagles opened the Ivy League portion of the schedule with victories over Heritage and Hemet.
Previous ranking: 4
5. Roosevelt (7-6)
The Mustangs led Norco after four innings but ultimately fell 4-3 in the Big VIII League showdown.
Previous ranking: 5
6. Beaumont (9-3)
The Cougars kicked off Citrus Belt League play last week with wins over Yucaipa and Citrus Valley.
Previous ranking: 6
7. Great Oak (7-4-1)
The Wolfpack had a few nervous moments but pulled out a pair of victories over Murrieta Valley.
Previous ranking: 7
8. Ayala (13-3)
The Bulldogs cruised past Glendora and Colony to remain undefeated in the Palomares League.
Previous ranking: 9
9. King (10-6)
The Wolves rebounded from a loss to Norco and closed the week with an 11-1 win over Santiago.
Previous ranking: 10
10. Upland (8-5)
The Highlanders made a big statement with Baseline League wins over Chino Hills and Etiwanda.
Previous ranking: NR
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Aquinas (19-0), Bonita (14-4), Chino Hills (6-7), Etiwanda (14-4), Ganesha (8-0), Hemet (12-5), Liberty (11-4), Santiago (9-6), Temescal Canyon (10-5), Vista Murrieta (7-4).
