SBLive’s California Baseball Top 25: San Marcos moves up to No. 17 in statewide rankings

San Marcos hit two more home runs in Saturday's win, giving them 24 for the season.

SBLive’s statewide California high school baseball rankings are compiled by SBLive reporter Bodie DeSilva and are released weekly throughout the 2022 season.

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SBLIVE CALIFORNIA TOP 25 BASEBALL RANKINGS

April 4, 2022

1. Orange Lutheran (15-2)

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The Lancers swept St. John Bosco last week, winning each of the final two games by a score of 5-0.

Last week: 1

2. Yucaipa (13-2)

The Thunderbirds extended their league winning streak to nine games after beating Redlands twice last week. They'll head to the National High School Invitational in North Carolina this week.

Last week: 2

3. Sierra Canyon (18-0)

The Trailblazers beat Valencia to remain unbeaten. They've allowed a total of 19 runs in 18 games.

Last week: 3

4. Harvard-Westlake (15-5-1)

The Wolverines went 2-2 during last week's tournament in Alabama. They'll be off this week before taking on JSerra next Monday.

Last week: 4

5. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame (15-4-1)

The Knights swept Crespi last week, scoring 40 total runs in the three games. They'll begin a three-game series with Loyola on Tuesday.

Last week: 5

6. Clayton Valley Charter (9-2)

The Ugly Eagles were shutout against College Park on Tuesday but bounced back with a 5-2 win on Thursday. They'll travel to Monte Vista on Tuesday.

Last week: 6

7. Buchanan (8-2)

Buchanan did not play last week and won't return to the field until next Monday's game against Oakmont.

Last week: 7

8. JSerra (11-9)

JSerra has won five straight in the Trinity League after sweeping No. 9 Servite last week. They'll be off this week and then travel to No. 4 Harvard-Westlake next Monday.

Last week: 11

9. Servite (8-6)

The Friars were swept by No. 8 JSerra after sweeping No. 19 Santa Margarita the week before. They're headed to the National High School Invitational in North Carolina this week and will open up on Wednesday against St. John's Country Day (FL).

Last week: 9

10. De La Salle (9-2)

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The Spartans beat Monte Vista on Wednesday but were walked off against San Ramon Valley on Friday, 3-2. They'll host California in league play on Wednesday.

Last week: 8

11. Villa Park (14-2)

Villa Park split two league games with Canyon last week and shutout University (Irvine) on Saturday.

Last week: 12

12. Arlington (18-1)

The Lions refuse to lose, winning twice more last week to stretch their streak to 18 in a row. They'll take on Hillcrest twice this week in River Valley League play.

Last week: 13

13. Huntington Beach (12-4)

Huntington Beach beat Edison twice last week, 2-1 and 1-0. League play resumes next week against Fountain Valley.

Last week: 17

14. Foothill (13-6)

Foothill beat El Dorado twice last week to sweep the series. They'll play Canyon twice this week and travel to Ayala on Saturday.

Last week: 18

15. St. Augustine (9-1-2)

The Saints lost their first game of the season against Grossmont on Wednesday, in nine innings. They'll play Madison on Monday at Petco Park before resuming their series against Scripps Ranch later in the week.

Last week: 16

16. Cypress (13-3-2)

Cypress beat Valencia (Placentia) 10-0 and 5-2 last week. They'll take on Alemany on Monday.

Last week: 20

17. San Marcos (10-1-1)

The Knights hit two grand slams in Saturday's win over La Costa Canyon and now have hit 24 home runs in 12 games. They'll begin a Coastal League series with two games against Poway this week.

Last week: 19

18. Tesoro (16-1)

Tesoro swept El Toro in their first league series of the season. They'll begin a series with Mission Viejo on Tuesday.

Last week: 21

19. Santa Margarita (13-5)

The Eagles took down Mater Dei in extra innings on Tuesday but dropped the final two games of the series later in the week.

Last week: 10

20. King (10-4)

The Wolves shutout Temescal Canyon but lost to La Quinta on Saturday. A three-game series with Roosevelt is scheduled for this week.

Last week: 14

21. Granite Hills (11-2)

Granite Hills beat Steele Canyon and Helix last week. They'll face Grossmont on Monday at Petco Park.

Last week: 25

22. St. John Bosco (11-6)

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The Braves were swept by No. 1 Orange Lutheran last week and have dropped five straight Trinity League games. They'll take on West Ranch on Monday night.

Last week: 22

23. South Hills (14-3)

South Hills stayed ubeaten in the Hacienda League with two wins over Walnut last week. They'll face Camas (WA) on Monday.

Last week: 24

24. Norco (15-3)

The Cougars went 4-0 last week, beating Paloma Valley in the final of the DK Tournament. A three-game series with Corona begins on Monday.

Last week: NR

25. Cardinal Newman (10-1)

The Cardinals won three games last week by a combined score of 32-4. They'll take on Maria Carillo twice in league play this week.

Last week: NR