Missouri High School Softball Top 10 State Rankings

While several Missouri high school softball teams hold onto their spot in the rankings from last week, five new teams have made plenty of noise to claim a place in the standings.

Take a look at the top 10, plus five teams to watch, who could potentially land on the rankings next week if they continue to outperform.

1. Rock Bridge (12-5)

Previous Rank: 1

Winning seven of their last eight games, the Bruins hold on strong to the No.1 spot. A 15-8 victory over Hickman marked Rock Bridge’s seventh matchup won by six or more runs this season.

2. Oak Grove (9-1)

Previous Rank: 2

The Panthers are on a six-game winning streak, a stretch where they have outscored opponents by an average of 7.2 runs. They came within a single run of blowing that streak against Odessa, but were able to hold strong in the 5-4 win.

3. Lee’s Summit (5-2)

Previous Rank: 3

The Tigers dropped their second loss of the season in a close 4-2 matchup to Raymore-Peculiar. They bounced back against the ranked Blue Springs South in another close battle, but came out victorious 6-5.

4. Eureka (7-2)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Wildcats put up a season-high score and collected their third straight win when they defeated Parkway South 12-4.

Kayleigh Niles was fierce at the plate, going 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and a double. Addison Schneider went a perfect 4-for-4 with two runs, two RBIs, and a double.

5. Liberty (4-2)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Blue Jays have won four straight games where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.7 runs. The team took down Central by a massive 11-2 margin, making the third game this season they have won by eight or more runs.

6. Helias (9-3)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Crusaders took their first loss at home with a 4-1 battle against Linn. Prior to the loss, Helias was on a three-game winning streak. A 14-4 win over Blair Oaks marked the fifth matchup the team has won by eight or more runs this season.

7. Excelsior Springs (5-0)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Tigers' undefeated season almost came to an end in a nail-biter against Lawson. They managed to escape and take the 11-9 victory, holding their clean record.

8. Blue Springs South (13-7)

Previous Rank: 4

The Jaguars fall down in the rankings after losing to Lee’s Summit in a close 6-5 battle.

Delanie Ward and Ella Carmack were still stellar at the plate, though. Ward went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs. Carmach got on base in all four plate appearances and brought in two runs.

9. Parkway Central (9-2)

Previous Rank: 10

The Colts extended their winning streak to five after putting up an 11-run slugfest against Horton Watkins. They have now won five games by nine runs or more this season.

10. Centralia (4-1)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Panthers have won 14 straight games on the road dating back to last season. An 8-2 win over Mexico bumps Centralia into the rankings for the first time this year.

Five Teams to Watch

Raymore-Peculiar (4-2)

Previous Rank: N/A

In a close 2-1 victory, the Panthers defeated Blue Springs, making if the fifth consecutive win against them.

Linn (15-4)

Previous Rank: N/A

The Wildcats just fell short of Blair Oaks in a 10-8 loss to snap their four-game winning streak. Until this loss, Linn’s pitching staff had been averaging 2.79 runs allowed.

Stars at the plate were Kenxy Hackman and Heslie Higginbotham. Hackman went 2-for-5 with four RBIs, a run, and a double. Higginbotham went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a run, and an RBI.

Chillicothe (16-5)

Previous Rank: 5

The Hornets put up their highest season score in a massive 26-5 victory over Maryville. Chillicothe has now won eight of its last 10 games.

North Shelby (5-0)

Previous Rank: N/A

The undefeated Raiders continue to roll. They came within a single run of losing that feat, but secured the 5-4 win over Clark County.

Winfield (9-1)

Previous Rank: N/A

Winfield saw its perfect season come to an end when Fort Zumwalt handed the Warriors a 4-1 loss. Prior to that, they blew past the Orchard Farm Eagles in a 10-0 shutout, marking their sixth game this season that they have won by five or more runs.

Missouri High School Softball Top 10

1. Rock Bridge

2. Oak Grove

3. Lee’s Summit

4. Eureka

5. Liberty

6. Helias

7. Excelsior Springs

8. Blue Springs South

9. Parkway Central

10. Centralia