Etowah Soars in the Latest National High School Baseball Rankings

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As the rankings season approaches its climax for various teams, especially in states like Florida and Louisiana where playoffs are in full swing, this could mark the final week in which every team on our list remains active.

All playoff teams have successfully advanced from regionals, with 24 out of the 25 teams from last week’s rankings remaining intact. However, there has been a considerable reshuffle, most notably with Etowah (Georgia) stepping up to the No. 3 spot for the first time this year.

Though they remain within our top 10, Huntington Beach (California) experienced the largest drop, falling from No. 3 to No. 9 following two losses last week. Bishop Verot (Florida) made another leap, edging nearer to the top 10, and St. John Bosco (California) entered the top 25 for the initial time this year, displacing Edmond North (Oklahoma) after they went 2-2 and fell out just a week after entering at No. 24.

National High School Baseball Top 25 Rankings: Apr. 27

1. IMG Academy (Bradenton, Florida)

Current record: 24-1

Previous ranking: 1

Following their rise to the top spot last week, the Ascenders have maintained their position, extending their winning streak to 15 games after two commanding victories. Dean Moss recorded two hits, including a double, and drove in three runs, while Sean Gamble hit his fourth home run of the season. Pitchers Parker Jennings and Daiki Mochizuki combined for a two-hit performance against Sunshine State Elite, leading to a 7-0 triumph on Tuesday. In their match against Central Pointe Christian on Thursday, Nathan Eisfelder homered and secured three hits, while Kyler Meccage tripled and had two hits in an 11-1 victory. Chase Bentley, who started on the mound, notched his 10th win of the season, improving his record to 10-0 with a 0.94 ERA.

2. Corona (Corona, California)

Current record: 22-2

Previous ranking: 2

This week, we extend our apologies to Centennial (California) as the Corona Panthers took their first game at No. 2 to heart. In their first match after dropping from the top spot, they unleashed their bats, belting out eight home runs in a 23-3 victory over Centennial. Anthony Murphy hit three homers and garnered six RBI, while first baseman Gavin Flores added two homers and seven RBIs. The Panthers finished the week with a total of 11 home runs, defeating Centennial 11-2 and 10-5 before completing the week with a 13-3 win over St. Mary’s. Murphy provided a strong offensive presence, batting .579 (11-for-19) with four homers, three doubles, one triple, 11 RBI, and scoring nine runs.

3. Etowah (Woodstock, Georgia)

Current record: 30-2

Previous ranking: 4

Strong teams definitely find a way to succeed, and the Eagles continue their streak of victories. After trailing Richmond Hill 5-2 with one out in the bottom of the seventh during the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday, they staged an impressive comeback, tying the game with runs from a sacrifice fly, an RBI single, and a wild pitch, ultimately resulting in a 5-5 score. Trevor Condon delivered a walk-off single in the bottom of the eighth — winning the game 6-5. The second match proved far less tense, with Deion Cole hitting a homer and starting pitcher Jackson Cole striking out nine in six innings during a 7-1 win.

4. Puyallup (Puyallup, Washington)

Current record: 20-0

Previous ranking: 5

Mason Pike continues to guide the Vikings, leading them to four additional wins last week. Contributing significantly both at the plate and on the mound, Pike boasted a .667 batting average (8-for-12) over four games with two doubles, two triples, two RBI, and scoring eight runs. He also secured a win on the mound during Tuesday’s 12-5 victory over Rogers, pitching six scoreless innings, allowing just two hits while striking out 10. The Vikings then triumphed over Rogers again, this time 9-4, and went on to defeat Yelm 16-3 and Eastlake 4-2.

5. Venice (Venice, Florida)

Current record: 26-3

Previous ranking: 6

The Venice Indians are off to a promising start in Florida’s 7A playoffs, having progressed to the regional semifinals of the 2025 FHSAA State Baseball Championships, thanks to consecutive blowout wins over Olympia, 18-3 and 11-1. Catcher Jonathan Mauro played a key role, hitting two home runs in the decisive victory on Thursday. The Indians are set to challenge fourth-seeded Newman, who overcame Strawberry Crest in three games.

6. Stoneman Douglas (Parkland, Florida)

Current record: 25-2

Previous ranking: 7

In a statement consistent with his performance this season, Gio Rojas set the tone for the Eagles in the FHSAA 7A Playoffs last week. In Game 1 of their three-game series against Cypress Bay in the regional quarterfinals, Rojas delivered an outstanding performance, pitching 6.1 scoreless innings with 13 strikeouts and two walks, leading to a 3-0 victory. He also contributed with a hit and an RBI at the plate. In the third inning of Game 2, Rojas hit a two-run homer, and the Eagles clinched a 6-2 win. They are scheduled to face fourth-seeded Taravella, which triumphed over Western 2-1, in the regional semifinals this week.

7. South Walton (Santa Rosa Beach, Florida)

Current record: 24-3

Previous ranking: 9

The Seahawks demonstrated their power during the regional quarterfinals of the 3A FHSAA State Baseball Championships last week. Basking in their top seed, they swept eighth-seeded Bay with dominating back-to-back 10-0 victories, accomplishing the feat with a combined perfect game and two no-hitters in the best-of-three series. South Walton now advances to face fifth-seeded West Nassau, who caused an upset against fourth-seeded Fernandina Beach by winning their series in three games. The Seahawks saw a stellar performance from starter Charlie Willcox in Game 1 on Monday, where he delivered a no-hitter, fanning 12 batters and issuing three walks over five innings in the five-inning game. On Tuesday, starter Denton Lord teamed with reliever Coleman Borthwick to achieve a perfect game and a no-hitter; Lord pitched five flawless frames, striking out 12, before Borthwick stepped in to close with a perfect sixth inning.

8. Trinity Christian (Jacksonville, Florida)

Current record: 25-4

Previous ranking: 8

The Conquerors were tested in a nail-biting Game 1 against Maclay in their regional quarterfinals of the 2A FHSAA Baseball State Championships this week, clinching a 3-2 win. Aaron Watson pitched resiliently, overcoming two unearned runs in the top of the seventh. He scattered two hits with seven strikeouts and two walks over seven innings. In Game 2, they erupted offensively, winning 10-0 with four runs in the first and five in the fifth. Ethan Wheeler secured the victory, allowing just two hits in five scoreless innings while striking out nine and walking none.

9. Huntington Beach (Huntington Beach, California)

Current record: 19-4

Previous ranking: 3

Several teams have been eagerly awaiting the Oilers to falter while holding the No. 3 spot. The Oilers had been on a winning streak until they faced California’s Newport Harbor. After winning the first game 4-2 on Tuesday, they dropped the next two games of the series, losing 5-2 on Wednesday and 6-3 on Friday. They will look to rebound with a three-game series against Edison this week.

10. Memorial (Houston, Texas)

Current record: 25-3-1

Previous ranking: 10

The Mustangs secured two district victories last week over Stratford, winning 4-1 and 9-2. Will Van Wie delivered a two-run homer while Grant Sperandio and Stephen Shavlan combined for a stellar pitching effort, yielding just one run on three hits, alongside 11 strikeouts and two walks in the 4-1 win on Tuesday. Sperandio was efficient on the mound in the second game, allowing one run on three hits, recording eight strikeouts and two walks in five innings. Blake Dardis excelled offensively with three hits, including a double, and drove in four runs, as five Memorial pitchers contributed to a dominant 9-2 victory on Friday, striking out 13 and issuing only three hits.

11. Bishop Verot (Fort Myers, Florida)

Current record: 28-1

Previous ranking: 15

The Vikings continued to live up to expectations as the top seed in Florida’s Class 3A Baseball State Playoffs last week, defeating eighth-seeded Aubrey Rogers in the regional quarterfinals by sweeping the best-of-three series with scores of 5-0 and 12-5. They are set to face fourth-seeded McKeel Academy (20-7) after it also achieved a sweep against Avon Park in the quarterfinals. Joey Lawson shone with his pitching prowess, earning the win in Game 1 after allowing just four hits over seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts. He also made his mark offensively in Game 2, hitting two doubles, scoring twice, and driving in a run.

12. Catholic-B.R. (Baton Rouge, Louisiana)

Current record: 31-5

Previous ranking: 13

Following a first-round bye in the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Baseball Division I (Select) State Tournament, the Bears returned to the diamond last week, decisively defeating Lafayette in both games of their best-of-three regional series. Andrew Clapinski contributed significantly with a home run, a double, and three runs batted in during a commanding 15-0 win in the opener, which lasted just three innings. Lafayette put up a fight in Game 2, leading 5-1 in the sixth inning, but the Bears rallied, scoring six in the sixth and three in the seventh for a come-from-behind 10-5 victory. Next, they will face the series winner between Archbishop Rummel and John Curtis Christian in the quarterfinals this week.

13. Live Oak (Watson, Louisiana)

Current record: 28-5

Previous ranking: 12

Denham Springs kept the competition interesting last week, but the Live Oak Eagles proved too formidable, sweeping their best-of-three regional series in the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Baseball Division I (Non-Select) State Tournament. After receiving a bye in the first round, the Eagles triumphed over Denham Springs 4-2 on Thursday before staging a thrilling comeback, overcoming a 9-6 deficit to claim a wild 12-11 win in nine innings on Friday. A crucial two-run single by Cameron Washington in the ninth inning helped the Eagles avoid a potential elimination. They will now go on to face eighth-seeded Northshore and their standout pitcher Connor Smith, fresh from a series-clinching no-hitter against Walker, in the quarterfinals this week.

14. Archbishop Moeller (Cincinnati, Ohio)

Current record: 10-2-1

Previous ranking: 11

Coming off a loss and a tie the previous week, the Crusaders had another up and down faring in three contests last week. They got back into the win column by beating Cincinnati’s St. Xavier 8-2 on Monday but then dropped an 8-7 game to the Bombers (3-7-1) on Wednesday before bouncing back with a 3-1 victory over Loveland (8-4) on Thursday. They have a pair of games against La Salle on tap this week.

15. Doral (Doral, Florida)

Current record: 10-2-1

Previous ranking: 11

Gabe Milano made a significant impact in the decisive game of a three-game regional quarterfinal series against Flanagan last week, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two doubles, and eight RBIs as Doral, the second seed in Florida’s 6A State Championships, dominated the matchup with a 13-0 victory to advance. The Firebirds had taken Game 1 of the series 8-4, powered by a standout performance from Jadyn Nunez, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and two RBIs. Doral is set to face third-seeded Braddock.

16. Vianney (Kirkwood, Missouri)

Current record: 21-0

Previous ranking: 17

The Golden Griffins have dominated their league in Missouri this year, racking up four more victories last week. They defeated SLUH twice, winning 4-0 on Tuesday and 5-1 on Thursday, and then on Saturday, they edged out Fort Zumwalt West 2-1 before overpowering Marquette 9-4. They are set to face De Smet Jesuit on Tuesday and Thursday, followed by a doubleheader against Eureka on Saturday.

17. Valley Christian (San Jose, California)

Current record: 17-4-1

Previous ranking: 16

The Warriors had a successful week with two victories against Washington (Fremont, California) and Folsom (Folsom, California). They demonstrated their efficiency against Washington, scoring five runs on seven hits for a 5-0 victory. The team launched four doubles during the game, with pitchers Brock Ketelsen, Rohan Kasanagottu, and Quinten Marsh limiting the Huskies to just four hits. In their 3-1 win against Folsom, Marsh shone again, going 2-for-2 with a double and bringing in all three runs.

18. Barbe (Lake Charles, Louisiana)

Current record: 34-4

Previous ranking: 18

Seeded second in the 2025 Allstate Sugar Bowl/LHSAA Baseball Division I (Non-Select) State Tournament, the Buccaneers advanced to the quarterfinals after a pair of hard-fought victories in a best-of-three series against Central Baton Rouge last week. Their quarterfinal opponent will be the 10th-seeded Dutchtown, who triumphed over seventh-seeded Natchitoches Central in three games to secure their place.

19. St. John’s (Washington, D.C.)

Current record: 24-1

Previous ranking: 19

The Cadets emerged successful from a high-scoring battle against Gonzaga, wrapping up a perfect 3-0 week with two large-margin victories. In the tight match on Tuesday, they scored eight runs in the second inning, only to fend off Gonzaga’s eight runs in the fifth to ultimately win 11-10. The team had a much easier outing on Friday, taking down St. Mary’s Ryken 10-0, thanks to a home run from Nick Felton and a two-hit performance by Ren Devereux, who racked up seven strikeouts over five innings. They also beat Archbishop Spalding 14-4 on Sunday, with Felton going 3-for-3, including a home run, a double, and two RBIs.

20. Harlem (Harlem, Georgia)

Current record: 31-0

Previous ranking: 20

In a clash of Bulldogs, Harlem exhibited dominance with a pair of decisive victories over Mt. Zion. Domenic Titus started the first game of Friday’s doubleheader and pitched a no-hitter, achieving nine strikeouts with just one walk in Harlem’s 15-0 win over four innings. Steven Harshbarger hit a home run, contributing to the team’s five doubles in the match. The second game mirrored the first, with Will Holder throwing a one-hitter, striking out 13 without any walks in five innings, while Dalevon Smith also hit a home run in the triumph. This week, Harlem will engage in a three-game faceoff against Whitewater.

21. Owasso (Owasso, Oklahoma)

Current record: 32-2

Previous ranking: 23

The Rams added three victories last week, triumphing over Southmoore twice and Broken Arrow once. Easton Hailey delivered a go-ahead single in the top of the eighth inning, breaking a 4-4 tie, and the Rams went on to score two more runs, securing a 7-4 win. This success was preceded by an 11-2 victory on Tuesday where Kooper Ranallo showcased his skills with a home run, three hits, and two RBIs, while also earning the win on the mound with nine strikeouts over six innings. Ranallo followed this up with another strong performance in a 9-2 win on Thursday, firing another four hits, including a double.

22. Cavalry Christian (Clearwater, Florida)

Current record: 26-3

Previous ranking: 22

In a year bustling with competition at Florida’s 3A Baseball State Championships, the Warriors find themselves at the heart of it. Surprisingly, both Calvary Christian schools are seeded third, but only this team advanced past the regional quarterfinals. They triumphed over Jefferson with scores of 2-0 and 10-5 in the best-of-three series. Grayson Gibson led the charge in Game 1, pitching 6.2 innings without allowing a score, giving up only two hits while striking out 13 batters. Darian Collins scored a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning. Game 2 saw the team break free late, scoring four runs in the fifth and another five in the sixth. Gabe Campos added three hits, including a home run and a double, while driving in four runs. They are set to face second-seeded North Broward Prep in a three-game series this week.

23. Blessed Trinity (Roswell, Georgia)

Current record: 25-7

Previous ranking: 21

How about a remarkable turnaround? After facing tough losses against some of the nation’s elite teams, the Cougars rebounded last week, not conceding a single run in three games, outscoring opponents 28-0. They overwhelmed Klein Forest twice, 10-0 and 11-0, before defeating Magnolia West 7-0. With generous run support, Tomball’s pitchers didn’t require much assistance, allowing only nine hits throughout the week.

24. St. John Bosco (Bellflower, California)

Current record: 19-4

Previous ranking: NR

The Braves picked up three more big wins this week in a sweep of Mater Dei. They beat the Monarchs 3-2 in 10 innings on Tuesday, 2-1 on Wednesday and 8-1 on Friday. On Tuesday, Noah Everly homered in the first inning, then tripled in the top of the 10th to break a 1-1 tie before Moises Razo singled to drive in the decisive run. Everly and Razo had a hand in Wednesday’s win as well. Razo had an RBI single in the bottom of the fourth before Everly drew a walk with the bases loaded in the bottom the eighth to walk it off. They broke a 1-1 tie with two runs in the fourth before hanging five runs in the sixth and cruised to the win. They have three games against JSerra Catholic this week.

25. Tomball (Tomball, Texas)

Current record: 24-6-1

Previous ranking: 25

How’s this for turning things around? Coming off a pair of losses, the Cougars didn’t allow a single run last week in three games, outscoring their opponents 28-0. They beat Klein Forest twice, 10-0 and 11-0, and then smacked Magnolia West 7-0. While they got plenty of run support, Tomball’s pitchers didn’t need much help. They combined to allow only nine hits all week.

Just missed the cut: T.C. Roberson (Asheville, North Carolina); Southlake Carroll (Southlake, Texas); The Woodlands (The Woodlands, Texas); Fayetteville (Fayetteville, Arkansas); Corpus Christi Calallen (Corpus Christi, Texas)

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1. Bay City Western (12-1)
Bay City Western triumphed over Flint Powers Catholic 9-0 last Thursday but faced a setback with a 4-1 loss against Midland on Monday. The Warriors are gearing up for their next games against Lapeer on May 1 and Grand Blanc on May 5.
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4. Dakota (11-4)
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5. Birmingham Brother Rice (11-6)
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6. Grosse Pointe South (18-2)
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7. Saline (15-1)
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8. Orchard Lake St. Mary’s (10-8)
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9. Romeo (16-2)
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10. Sterling Heights Stevenson (12-2)
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11. Hudsonville (12-2)
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12. Jenison (8-2)
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13. New Boston Huron (16-0)
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14. Detroit Catholic Central (10-6)
The Shamrocks are currently on a four-game winning streak, most recently sweeping Portage Central on Tuesday. Up next, Detroit Catholic Central will face St. Francis de Sales in a doubleheader on April 30.
15. West Bloomfield (8-3)
The Lakers split a doubleheader with Rochester last week and followed that up with back-to-back wins against Groves, including an 8-1 victory on Tuesday. West Bloomfield will meet Groves once more on May 1 before taking on Stoney Creek on May 3.
16. Dexter (13-6)
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17. Woodhaven (15-5)
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18. Rochester Adams (15-4)
Rochester Adams holds a 2-2 record over its last four games, having recently suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Stoney Creek on Tuesday. The Highlanders have another chance to face Stoney Creek on May 2 before taking on Grosse Pointe North in a doubleheader on May 3.
19. Trenton (13-3)
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20. Midland (6-2)
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21. Pontiac Notre Dame Prep (9-5)
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22. Detroit Western (13-5)
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23. Grand Ledge (13-5)
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24. Mattawan (8-2-3)
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25. Allen Park (8-5)
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