SBLive Florida Baseball Rankings: Windermere debuts at No. 13

Windermere beat Cardinal Newman and Eau Gallie last week

Here are SBLive's statewide high school baseball rankings, which span all classifications. SBLive’s Florida baseball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and will be released weekly during the 2022 season.

SBLIVE FLORIDA BASEBALL RANKINGS

1. IMG Academy (9-0)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Lakewood Ranch 4-1, Defeated George Jenkins 5-0

This Week: vs Brother Rice (IL) (Thu.), vs Riverdale (TN) (Fri.), vs Baylor (TN) (Fri.), vs Bob Jones (AL) (Sat.)

The Ascenders remain No. 1 in our SBLive Florida baseball rankings, following a 2-0 week.

2. The First Academy (Orlando) (10-0)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Olympia 7-2, Defeated Ponte Vedra 15-5, Defeated Deltona 16-9, Defeated Spruce Creek 12-6

This Week: at Harmony (Tues.), vs Lake Highland Prep (Thu.)

The Royals finished 4-0 in their spring break tournament and remain No. 2 in this week’s rankings.

3. Stoneman Douglas (8-1)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated North Broward Prep 3-2, Defeated Farragut (TN) 10-0

This Week: vs Monsignor Pace (Thu.), vs Vestavia Hills (AL) (Fri.)

The Eagles remain at No. 3 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings, following a 2-0 week.

4. Berkeley Prep (12-0)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Clay 5-2, Defeated Clearwater Central Catholic 8-5, Defeated Bartram Trail 6-5

This Week: vs Jesuit (Wed.)

The Buccaneers are coming off a 3-0 week, where junior Cade Kurland led the way hitting two home runs in their last three games.

5. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (9-0)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated Creekside 4-1, Defeated Seminole 6-0

This Week: at Shorecrest Prep (Tues.), vs Brooks-DeBartolo (Thu.), at Palmetto (Fri.)

The Warriors round out the Top 5, in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

6. Taravella (9-1)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Farragut (TN) 5-3, Defeated Gulf Coast 14-0, Defeated Archbishop McCarthy 8-4

This Week: at American Heritage Plantation (Tues.)

The Trojans have won three straight games and will return to action against a tough American Heritage Plantation squad tomorrow night.

7. Naples (10-0)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Fort Lauderdale 1-0

This Week: vs Gulf Coast (Tues.), vs Seacrest Country Day (Thu.)

The Golden Eagles have not allowed a run in their last 18 innings, begin a three-game homestand tomorrow night against Gulf Coast.

8. St. John’s Country Day (6-1)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Bolles 10-4

This Week: vs Episcopal School of Jacksonville (Mon.), vs Providence School (Tues.), vs Oakleaf (Fri.)

The Spartans move up two spots in our SBLive Florida baseball rankings from No. 10 to No. 8

The Spartans begin a four-game homestand tonight, as they host Episcopal School of Jacksonville.

9. Jupiter (7-1)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Defeated Park Vista 6-4

This Week: vs Fort Pierce Central (Tues.), at Vero Beach (Wed.), vs Vestavia Hills (AL) (Fri.)

The Warriors have won three consecutive games and find their way in the top 10 for the first time this season.

10. Apopka (7-0)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: No games scheduled

This Week: vs Dr. Phillips (Tues.), at Boone (Wed.)

The Blue Darters round out the SBLive Florida baseball rankings top 10. Junior infielder KJ Durand leads the team with 10 runs batted in this season.

11. Leon (Tallahassee) (8-0)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Belleview 9-0, Defeated Ravenwood (TN) 8-4

This Week: at Rickards (Thu.), vs Florida State University High (Tallahassee) (Sat.)

The Lions are coming off a 2-0 week, where they outscored their opponents 17-4.

12. Fletcher (6-0)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Lake Highland Prep 15-0, Defeated Lake Highland Prep 9-0

This Week: vs Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) (Tues.), at Orange Park (Wed.), vs Yulee (Thu.)

The Senators come into this week ranked No. 12 in our SBLive Florida baseball rankings, following a sweep of Lake Highland Prep.

13. Windermere (8-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Cardinal Newman 5-4, Defeated Eau Gallie 13-12

This Week: at Spruce Creek (Wed.), at Timber Creek (Fri.)

The Wolverines are ranked in the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season.

14. Mitchell (9-2)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Hudson 9-0, Defeated Fivay 13-0, Defeated Cypress Creek (Wesley Chapel) 3-2, Defeated River Ridge 7-4

This Week: vs George Jenkins (Wed.)

The Mustangs have entered the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season, as they finished 4-0 at the Farm Bureau Spring Break Tournament.

15. Sickles (9-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Gaither 7-1, Defeated Steinbrenner 10-3, Defeated Jesuit 1-0, Lost to Plant 7-6

This Week: at Blake (Wed.), vs Leto (Fri.), vs Freedom (Tampa) (Sat.)

The Gryphons round out this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings, despite finishing 3-1 at the Saladino Tournament.

On The Bubble: American Heritage Plantation, Buchholz, Clay (Green Cove Springs), Columbus (Miami), Fort Myers, George Jenkins, Jesuit (Tampa), Inspiration Academy, Lafayette, Lake Brantley, Plant, Pensacola Catholic, Tate, Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville), Vero Beach, Westminster Christian, Wiregrass Ranch