Corona, the reigning Division 1 state champion, will look to defend its title this season with a strong lineup led by senior pitcher/infielder Aidan Miller. Orange Lutheran and Santa Margarita are also among the contenders in Division 1, while Westlake is the team to beat in Division 2.
Other top teams in the rankings include Paloma Valley, Arlington, Maranatha, Hart, and Quartz Hill in Division 2; Summit, Los Alamitos, Centennial/Corona, and St. John Bosco in Division 3; Camarillo, San Juan Hills, Estancia, and Culver City in Division 4; Santa Monica, Chino Hills, and Riverside Prep in Division 5; Costa Mesa, Colony, and Grand Terrace in Division 6; and Buena Park, Western Christian, and Cornerstone Chr./Wildomar in Division 7.
