HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL TOP 10

Here are the latest IE Varsity high school softball rankings. Records are through Sunday.

1. NORCO (12-3)

The Cougars are alone atop the Big VIII League standings following wins over King and Roosevelt.

Previous ranking: 1

2. MURRIETA MESA (16-2) The Rams have two Southwestern League games against crosstown foe Murrieta Valley this week.

Previous ranking: 3. RIVERSIDE POLY (20-1-1)

2

The Bears knocked off Temescal Canyon and now will enjoy a week off before hosting Valley View.

3

Previous ranking: 4. VALLEY VIEW (7-0-1)

The Eagles opened the Ivy League portion of the schedule with victories over Heritage and Hemet.

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Previous ranking: 5. ROOSEVELT (7-6)

The Mustangs led Norco after four innings but ultimately fell 4-3 in the Big VIII League showdown.

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Previous ranking: 6. BEAUMONT (9-3)

The Cougars kicked off Citrus

Belt League play last week with wins over Yucaipa and Citrus Valley.

Previous ranking: 7. GREAT OAK (7-4-1)

The Wolfpack had a few nervous moments but pulled out a pair of victories over Murrieta Valley.

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Previous ranking: 8. AYALA (13-3)

The Bulldogs cruised past Glendora and Colony to remain undefeated in the Palomares League.

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Previous ranking: 9. KING (10-6)

The Wolves rebounded from a loss to Norco and closed the week with an 11-1win over Santiago.

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Previous ranking: 10. UPLAND (8-5)

The Highlanders made a big statement with Baseline League wins over Chino Hills and Etiwanda. Previous ranking: NR

Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Aquinas (19-0), Bonita (14-4), Chino Hills (6-7), Etiwanda (14-4), Ganesha (8-0), Hemet (12-5), Liberty (11-4), Santiago (9-6), Temescal Canyon (10-5), Vista Murrieta (7-4).