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Date shot: 12/31/2012 . Photo by KATE LUCAS /  ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

O.C. TOP 25

(Records through Sunday)

1. Orange Lutheran, 29-3

Mackenzie Boesel had five hits last week, and is the catalyst for an offense that has scored 32 runs in three playoff wins.

2. Los Alamitos, 26-2

Griffins pitcher Ryan Denhart allowed just one earned run in complete game victories over Chino and Vista Murrieta last week.

3. Mission Viejo, 25-4

A third straight trip to the Division 2 finals is on the line for the Diablos, who host third-seeded Oaks Christian on Tuesday.

4. La Habra, 29-1

Junior pitcher Hannah Johnson struck out the first seven batters she faced in the quarterfinals, and continues to be a key cog in the Highlanders current 26-game winning streak.

5. Mater Dei, 25-7

Monarchs senior pitcher Gabby Sandoval was spectacular last week, allowing just one run in complete game victories over top-seeded Etiwanda and Great Oak.

6. Pacifica, 20-6

The Mariners reached the 20-win plateau for the sixth straight season.

7. Huntington Beach, 22-7

Allee Bunker, Kristina Inouye, Anna Kufta and Jadelyn Allchin each hit better than .400 this season for the Oilers.

8. Santa Margarita, 17-11

The Eagles saw their season come to an end against defending Division 1 champ, Norco, last Tuesday.

9. Capistrano Valley, 18-8

Ashley Evans led the Cougars to 18 wins in her first season as Cougars coach.

10. Savanna, 29-2-1

The Rebels have outscored opponents, 42-1, in advancing to their third consecutive semifinals.

11. Aliso Niguel

12. Rosary

13. Cypress

14. Canyon

15. Dana Hills

16. Edison

17. Kennedy

18. Laguna Hills

19. Foothill

20. Villa Park

21. El Modena

22. Brea Olinda

23. Yorba Linda

24. Fountain Valley

25. Garden Grove

Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com