LOUISVILLE, Ky. \u2014 Katy continued in the top spot in the\u00a0USA TODAY Sports\/NFCA High School Super 25 this week after a pair of lopsided victories.<\/p>\n
The (28-1-1) Tigers mauled Jordan, 15-0, and Paetow, 11-0, and are now undefeated over their last 20 contests. They have won nine straight since an eight-inning scoreless tie with perennial Texas powerhouse Barbers Hill on March 2, and collected 19 victories in their last 21 games. Katy has outscored its opponents 297-10 this season.<\/p>\n
Mississippi\u2019s undefeated Northwest Rankin (21-0) continues in the No. 2 position following wins over Petal, South Panola and Lewisburg, while Washington\u2019s Jackson (11-1) regained the third spot it last held two weeks ago following a 9-0 shutout of Kamiak and losses by new-No. 4 Calvary Baptist (31-2) and new-No. 9 Austintown-Fitch (5-1), who were both ahead of the Timberwolves last week.<\/p>\n
Sterlington (27-1), Orange Beach (24-0) and unbeaten newcomers Lebanon (3-0) and Saint Francis (14-0) occupy the fifth through No. 8 positions, while Basha (22-1-1) rounds the top 10.<\/p>\n
Anthony Wayne (5-0), which finished last season ranked 15th nationally, joins the poll for the first time in 2024 at No. 11 after a perfect start. Bartow (19-1), whose only blemish is a 1-0 loss to unbeaten Melbourne, is this week\u2019s other newcomer at No. 15.<\/p>\n
In all, 20 of the 26 ranked schools have one loss or less. Three others have just two defeats.<\/p>\n
State rankings submitted by the\u00a02024 NFCA High School Steering Committee<\/b><\/a>\u00a0are used to compile the USA TODAY Sports\/NFCA High School Super 25. Teams are chosen based on performance, roster quality and strength of schedule.<\/p>\n Record: 28-1-1 | PR: 1<\/p>\n Record: 21-0 | PR: 2<\/p>\n Record: 11-1 | PR: 5<\/p>\n Record: 31-2 | PR: 3<\/p>\n Record: 27-1 | PR: 6<\/p>\n Record: 24-0 | PR: 10<\/p>\n Record: 3-0 | PR: NR<\/p>\n Record: 14-0 | PR: NR<\/p>\n Record: 5-1 | PR: 4<\/p>\n Record: 22-1-1 | PR: 8<\/p>\n Record: 5-0 | PR: NR<\/p>\n Record: 21-0-1 | PR: 11<\/p>\n Record: 16-0 | PR: 13<\/p>\n Record: 9-0 | PR: 12<\/p>\n Record: 19-1 | PR: NR<\/p>\n Record: 9-1 | PR: 15<\/p>\n Record: 17-2 | PR: 7<\/p>\n Record: 11-1 | PR: 16<\/p>\n Record: 8-0 | PR: 17<\/p>\n Record: 6-1 | PR: 9<\/p>\n Record: 27-3 | PR: 19<\/p>\n Record: 5-0 | PR: 18<\/p>\n Record: 9-1 | PR: 21<\/p>\n Record: 10-3 | PR: 14<\/p>\n Record: 27-4 | PR: 20<\/p>\n Record: 20-2 | PR: 25<\/p>\n Dropped out:<\/strong> Canyon Del Oro (Ariz.), Lemont (Ill.) and Rockridge (Ill.).<\/p>\n About the NFCA:<\/a><\/p>\n The NFCA is the professional organization for fastpitch softball coaches. Known for its highly-regarded\u00a0<\/i>coaches polls<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/i>All-America awards<\/i><\/a>, the NFCA also educates and supports softball coaches on a variety of different levels: from\u00a0<\/i>podcasts<\/i><\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/i>awards<\/i><\/a>, to in-person\u00a0<\/i>events<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/i>National Convention<\/i><\/a>.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n Learn more\u00a0<\/i>about the NFCA<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and consider\u00a0<\/i>joining<\/i><\/a>\u00a0our lineup of over 7,000 coaches today!<\/i><\/p>\nUSA TODAY Sports\/NFCA High School Super 25 Poll \u2013 April 11, 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n
1. Katy (Texas)<\/h3>\n
2. Northwest Rankin (Miss.)<\/h3>\n
3. Jackson (Wash.)<\/h3>\n
4. Calvary Baptist (La.)<\/h3>\n
5. Sterlington (La.)<\/h3>\n
6. Orange Beach (Ala.)<\/h3>\n
7. Lebanon (Ohio)<\/h3>\n
8. Saint Francis (Calif.)<\/h3>\n
9. Austintown-Fitch (Ohio)<\/h3>\n
10. Basha (Ariz.)<\/h3>\n
11. Anthony Wayne (Ohio)<\/h3>\n
12. Diamond (Mo.)<\/h3>\n
13. Sheridan (Ark.)<\/h3>\n
14. Watkins Memorial (Ohio)<\/h3>\n
15. Bartow (Fla.)<\/h3>\n
16. Owyhee (Utah)<\/h3>\n
17. Pacifica (Calif.)<\/h3>\n
18. Bingham (Utah)<\/h3>\n
19. Ballard (Ky.)<\/h3>\n
20. Antioch (Ill.)<\/h3>\n
21. St. Thomas More (La.)<\/h3>\n
22. Roncalli (Ind.)<\/h3>\n
23. Marist (Ill.)<\/h3>\n
t-24. Lincoln-Way East (Ill.)<\/h3>\n
t-24. North DeSoto (La.)<\/h3>\n
25. Red Mountain (Ariz.)<\/h3>\n