O.C. TOP 10
(Records through Sunday)
1. Los Alamitos, 10-1
The Griffins split last week’s two meetings with Mission Viejo. A rubber match is plausible with both teams set to play in the upcoming Carew Classic.
2. Mission Viejo, 9-2
The Diablos avenged their two losses in the same afternoon, topping Los Alamitos and Mater Dei en route to winning the Best of the West Tournament.
3. Mater Dei, 9-2
The Monarchs have finished second in back-to-back preseason tournaments, falling only to Los Al and Mission Viejo.
4. Orange Lutheran, 9-2
Freshman centerfielder Ciara Briggs went 10-for-18 last week, scoring 10 runs and driving in seven more.
5. Pacifica, 6-3
Shutout wins against Murrieta Valley and Cathedral Catholic over the weekend ended a two-game skid.
6. La Habra, 8-1
The Highlanders topped a pair of 2015 CIF finalists (Yucapia and Garden Grove) by a 10-0 margin last week.
7. Cypress, 7-2
The Centurions have accounted for at least 10 hits in three of their last four outings.
8. Huntington Beach, 6-1
The Oilers host La Serna High on Tuesday afternoon for their lone game of the week.
9. Rosary, 9-1-1
Junior pitcher Amelia Wiercioch is amongst the county leaders in wins (9) and ERA (0.87).
10. Villa Park, 5-3
The Spartans will host No. 6 La Habra on Wednesday afternoon.
Connolly’s 11-25 teams:
11. Edison
12. Yorba Linda
13. Foothill
14. Savanna
15. Santa Margarita
16. Capistrano Valley
17. Laguna Hills
18. Aliso Niguel
19. Brea Olinda
20. Dana Hills
21. Fullerton
22. Canyon
23. Esperanza
24. Garden Grove
25. San Clemente
Contact the writer: kconnolly@ocregister.com
