Louisville, Kai. – Unbeaten Lake Creek won two more one-sided matches as the No. 1 team for the third consecutive week in the USA Today Sports / NFCA High School Super 25.
(24-0) The Lions beat New Canyon 13-2 last Friday, then a 9-1 win over Dayton on Tuesday. NFCA Texas High School leadoff classic titleist Lake Creek has now won 62 of its last 64 games, losing just one pair of play-offs to Texas 5A State Champion Barbers Hill at the end of last May. The Lions have beaten their opponents 195-26 this season.
Undefeated California Schools Oaks Christian and Clovis North moved to No. 2 and No. 3 this week. Oaks Christian (17-0) won three games, while Clovis North (11-0) captured the only game on his schedule. The duo have beaten their opponents 207-10 in 28 matches.
Villa Park (17-3) dropped from fourth to sixth after losing three of their last five, while perennial power Neshoba Central (15-2) and Lakewood Ranch (13-2) regained a place.
Meanwhile, Marist’s 11-10 slagfest loss to Minuka on Wednesday saw Jackson (9-0) jump to No. 9 and Lincoln-Way Central (5-1-1), which tied Marist 5-5 in nine innings. Join the vote on Monday, the 24th.
State rankings submitted by 2022 NFCA High School Steering Committee Used to compile USA Today Sports / NFCA High School Super 25. Teams are selected based on performance, roster quality, scheduling strength, and active NFCA membership.
USA Today Sports / NFCA High School Super 25 Poll – April 7, 2022
1. Lake Creek (Texas)
Record: 24-0 | Previous rank: 1
2. Oaks Christian (Calif.)
Record: 17-0 | Previous rank: 3
3. Clovis North (California)
Record: 11-0 | Previous rank: 2
4. Neshoba Central (Miss.)
Record: 15-2 | Previous rank: 5
5. Lakewood Ranch (Fla.)
Record: 13-2 | Previous rank: 6
6. Villa Park (California)
Record: 17-3 | Previous rank: 4
7. Riverton (Utah)
Record: 12-0 | Previous rank: 7
8. Ronakalli (Ind.)
Record: 0-0 | Previous rank: 8
9. Jackson (wash)
Record: 9-0 | Previous rank: 10
10. Marist (ill)
Record: 3-1-1 Previous rank: 9
11. Pineville (La.)
Record: 28-1 | Previous rank: 13
12. Alexander Central (NC)
Record: 14-1 | Previous rank: 11
13. Lexington (SC)
Record: 16-1 | Previous rank: 12
14. John Curtis (d.)
Record: 26-2 | Previous rank: 14
15. Hewitt-Trussville (Ala.)
Record: 26-2-1 Previous rank: 15
16. North Augusta (SC)
Record: 19-1 | Previous rank: 17
17. Deer Park (Texas)
Record: 26-2 | Previous rank: 16
18. Eastern Alamens (NC)
Record: 8-1 | Previous rank: 18
19. New Palestine (India)
Record: 0-0-1 | Previous rank: 19
20. Lakota West (Ohio)
Record: 8-0 | Previous rank: 21
21. Damascus (Md.)
Record: 7-0 | Previous rank: 23
22. Donovan Catholic (NJ)
Record: 2-0 | Previous rank: 24
23. South Caldwell (NC)
Record: 7-1 | Previous rank: 20
24. Lincoln-Way Central (ill)
Record: 5-1-1 Previous rank: 18
25 Ooso (Mitch.)
Record: 0-0 | Previous rank: 25
Falling:
Hermiston (Or.)
2022 NFCA High School Steering Committee
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