SBLive Florida Softball Rankings: No. 1 Bartow doesn't allow run at Kissimmee Klassic

Bartow (16-1) remains No. 1 after recording three shutouts

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

SBLIVE FLORIDA SOFTBALL RANKINGS

April 3, 2022

1. Bartow (16-1)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Pembroke Pines Charter 3-0, Defeated Viera 3-0, Defeated Doral Academy 1-0

This Week: vs Winter Haven (Thu.)

The Lady Jackets remain No. 1 in our SBLive Florida softball weekly rankings after a 3-0 week at the Kissimmee Klassic.

2. Lakewood Ranch (11-2)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Parrish Community 4-3, Defeated Land O’Lakes 10-0

This Week: at Sarasota (Mon.), vs Parrish Community (Tues.), at North Fort Myers (Thu.)

Following a 2-0 week, the Lady Mustangs move up a spot to No. 2 in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

3. Parrish Community (13-1)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Lost to Lakewood Ranch 4-3, Defeated Berkeley Prep 2-1, Defeated Palmetto 6-3

This Week: at Lakewood Ranch (Tues.), vs Sarasota (Wed.), vs Calvary Christian (Thu.)

The Lady Bulls have won two straight after sustaining their first loss of the season to Lakewood Ranch.

4. Oxbridge Academy (12-0-1)

Previous Rank: 12

Last Week: Defeated Pine Crest 17-2, Defeated Wellington 3-0

This Week: vs Ransom Everglades (Tues.), at South Fork (Thu.)

The ThunderWolves make the biggest jump of the week, moving up eight spots after their 2-0 week.

5. Lake Brantley (11-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Lost to East Ridge 3-1, Defeated Lake Region 4-0, Lost to Melbourne 2-0 (12 innings)

This Week: at Hagerty (Wed.), at Lyman (Fri.)

The Lady Patriots round out the top five in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

6. Berkeley Prep (13-1)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated Sunlake 3-0, Lost to Parrish Community 2-1, Defeated Wesley Chapel 7-0

This Week: at Cypress Creek (Tues.), at Clearwater (Thu.), vs Sumner (Fri.)

The Buccaneers drop just one spot, following their one-run loss to No. 3 Parrish Community last week.

7. Melbourne (10-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Satellite 11-0, Defeated Bayside 11-0, Lost to Hernando 1-0, Defeated West Nassau 2-1, Defeated Lake Brantley 2-0

This Week: vs Palm Bay (Tues.), vs Park Vista (Fri.), vs Doral Academy (Fri.), vs Bishop Verot (Sat.), vs Palm Beach Gardens (Sat.)

The Lady Bulldogs are in the SBLive Florida softball rankings for the first time this season.

8. Cooper City (9-1)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Coral Glades 11-0, Defeated West Nassau 7-1, Lost to Hernando 7-3, Defeated East Ridge 4-3

This Week: at Western (Tues.), vs Miami Palmetto (Thu.), vs Coral Reef (Thu.), vs Doral Academy (Sat.), vs Fort Myers (Sat.)

The Cowgirls drop one spot in this week’s SBLive Florida softball rankings.

9. Wellington (10-1)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Lost to Oxbridge Academy 3-0, Defeated Palm Beach Central 15-0

This Week: vs Forest Hill (Mon.), at Palm Beach Gardens (Tues.), at Spanish River (Wed.)

The Wolverines begin a stretch of three games in three days tonight, as they host Forest Hill in a non-district contest.

10. Doral Academy (9-2)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Oakleaf 5-1, Defeated Newsome 3-1, Lost to Bartow 1-0

This Week: vs Monarch (Wed.), vs Fort Myers (Fri.), vs Melbourne (Fri.), vs Cooper City (Sat.), vs Pompano Beach (Sat.)

The Firebirds round out the SBLive Florida softball top 10, as they begin a five-game week.

11. Baldwin (11-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated West Nassau 3-0

This Week: vs Atlantic Coast (Tues.), at Mandarin (Wed.), vs Bishop Snyder (Thu.)

The Lady Indians have entered the SBLive Florida softball rankings for the first time this season.

12. Steinbrenner (14-2)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Palm Harbor University 2-1

This Week: vs Palm Harbor University (Tues.), vs Plant (Thu.)

The Lady Warriors have entered the SBLive Florida softball rankings for the first time this season, checking in at No. 12

13. Venice (12-1)

Previous Rank: 9

Last Week: Defeated Desoto County 13-0, Lost to Sarasota 15-3

This Week: at Braden River (Mon.), vs Desoto County (Tues.)

The Lady Indians drop four spots in this week’s rankings after suffering their first loss of the season in their last game.

14. Florida State University High- Tallahassee (12-1)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Holmes County 10-0, Lost to Marianna 4-0, Defeated Chiles 12-6

This Week: at North Bay Haven (Thu.)

The Lady Seminoles drop three spots in this week’s rankings, following their first loss of the season last week.

15. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (12-3)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Wiregrass Ranch 5-2

This Week: vs Parrish Community (Thu.), at River Ridge (Fri.)

The Lady Warriors are in the SBLive Florida softball rankings for the first time this season. The Warriors have won nine straight games coming into play this week.

On The Bubble: Auburndale, Coral Springs Charter, Durant, East Lake, East Ridge, Evangelical Christian, Fort Myers, Hagerty (Oviedo), Key West, Naples, Niceville, Park Vista, Spanish River, Westminster Christian, Windermere, Winter Springs