Here are the IE Varsity high school softball rankings heading into the final week of the regular season.
Records are through Saturday, May 3
IE VARSITY SOFTBALL RANKINGS, MAY 4
1. Norco (24-3)
The Cougars clinched the Big VIII League title but then lost to Roosevelt.
Previous ranking: 1
2. Etiwanda (21-3)
The Eagles go to Upland for an important Baseline League game Monday.
Previous ranking: 2
3. Ayala (18-2)
The Bulldogs claimed their fourth consecutive Palomares League crown.
Previous ranking: 3
4. Valley View (21-4)
The Eagles beat Liberty to move into a tie for first place in the Ivy League.
Previous ranking: 4
5. Chino Hills (17-8)
The Huskies beat Etiwanda and now share the lead in the Baseline League.
Previous ranking: 6
6. Ganesha (22-4-1)
The Giants have allowed only 17 runs during an 18-game winning streak.
Previous ranking: 5
7. Roosevelt (17-8-1)
The Mustangs knocked off Norco to secure second place in the Big VIII.
Previous ranking: Bubble
8. Liberty (17-9)
The Bison look to clinch at least a share of the Ivy League title Tuesday.
Previous ranking: 7
9. Riverside Poly (19-8)
The Bears are currently sitting in third place in the Ivy League standings.
Previous ranking: 8
10. Murrieta Mesa (16-7-1)
The Rams clinched the program’s fifth straight Southwestern League title.
Previous ranking: 10
Teams on the bubble (in alphabetical order): Bonita (19-8), Centennial (13-11), Grand Terrace (19-6), Great Oak (18-8-1), King (15-10), Linfield Christian (20-2), Temescal Canyon (18-5), Upland (16-5), Vista Murrieta (16-11).
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