This week’s Orange County softball rankings have seen several notable developments.
Orange Lutheran has secured their fifth consecutive Trinity League title with one game remaining. They will face Mater Dei on the road on Monday.
Pacifica has secured at least a share of the Empire League crown, while Canyon can earn the Crestview League title outright with a win at Esperanza on Tuesday.
Los Alamitos aims for an undefeated Sunset League title with a triumph at Huntington Beach on Tuesday. The Oilers can earn a share of the title with a victory against Los Alamitos. Notable players to watch for include:
* Kai Minor (Orange Lutheran) – Batting .442 with three home runs and 14 RBIs.
* Kaniya Bragg (Pacifica) – Leads the Mariners in home runs (six) and RBIs (19).
* Taylor Shumaker (Esperanza) – Has 18 home runs, two shy of tying Orange County’s single-season record.
Other ranked teams to keep an eye on include El Modena, Marina, Mission Viejo, Fullerton, Aliso Niguel, Tesoro, Rosary, JSerra, Santa Margarita, Mater Dei, El Toro, Cypress, Villa Park, Fountain Valley, Sonora, Whittier Christian, Sunny Hills, and Foothill.
