O.C. TOP 25
(Records through Sunday)
1. Mission Viejo, 17-2
Best case scenario, the Diablos will play Dana Hills, Orange Lutheran and Huntington Beach in consecutive days later this week.
2. Orange Lutheran, 20-3
The Lancers went unbeaten in the first round of Trinity League play, outscoring opponents, 34-5, in the process.
3. Los Alamitos, 17-2
Sophomore Brianna Jewett steps into the spotlight as the Griffins primary pitcher after injuries to Ryan Denhart and Paige Austin.
4. La Habra, 20-1
The Highlanders win streak is up to 17 games and dates to March 5.
5. Huntington Beach, 17-2
The Oilers more than made up for Tuesday’s loss to Edison with a 3-2 win over Los Alamitos on Thursday.
6. Mater Dei, 19-4
After struggling to score against Orange Lutheran, the Monarchs put up 13 runs in Friday’s nonleague win over Long Beach Millikan.
7. Pacifica, 13-4
The Mariners blanked Cypress and Western last week to improve to 4-0 in the Empire League.
8. Capistrano Valley, 12-6
Cougars pitcher Delaney Hull tossed a no-hitter against Dana Hills last week.
9. Savanna, 20-1-1
The Rebels are 4-0 in Orange League play and have outscored opponents, 59-0, in those matchups.
10. Santa Margarita, 14-8
The Eagles get the nod in the top 10 after winning a 10-inning thriller against Rosary last week.
11. Rosary
12. Villa Park
13. Brea Olinda
14. Canyon
15. Yorba Linda
16. Foothill
17. Dana Hills
18. Cypress
19. Laguna Hills
20. Fullerton
21. Kennedy
22. Marina
23. Esperanza
24. Edison
25. Aliso Niguel
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