ORANGE COUNTY SOFTBALL TOP 10
(Records through Sunday, May 7)
1. Los Alamitos, 23-3
A win over Fountain Valley on Tuesday and the Griffins are a mere lock for a top-two seed in the Division 1 playoffs.
2. Orange Lutheran, 24-4
The Lancers can claim the outright Trinity League title with a win over No. 4 Mater Dei on Tuesday.
3. Mission Viejo, 20-5
With no regular season games remaining, the Diablos will wait to see their playoff destiny when brackets are released Monday, May 15.
4. Mater Dei, 21-6
A win versus No. 2 Orange Lutheran on Tuesday and the Monarchs earn a share of the Trinity League title and go into the postseason as the league’s No. 1 seed.
5. La Habra, 17-7
Wins over Fullerton and Sunny Hills this week would give the Highlanders the outright Freeway League title.
6. Pacifica, 18-7
The Mariners’ win streak is up to nine games and the last four have come via shutouts.
7. Santa Margarita, 21-5
As the No. 2-ranked team in this week’s CIF-SS Division 2 poll, the Eagles are likely a win versus Rosary away from a top-two seed in the Division 2 bracket.
8. Villa Park, 19-8
Wins against Brea Olinda and El Dorado this week would give the Spartans the North Hills League title and the most wins in school history.
9. Huntington Beach, 16-9
A 2-1 win over Marina last week gave the Oilers the inside track for second place in the Sunset League.
10. Canyon, 17-9
A win over Foothill on Wednesday gives the Comanches the Crestview League title.