News Summary
The latest Nebraska High School softball coaches poll has been unveiled, showcasing the rankings for the fourth week of the regular season. Class A sees Millard North holding the top position, while Beatrice leads Class B. In Class C, Bishop Neumann maintains dominance. As district play approaches, teams are gearing up for fierce competition. Special recognition is given to standout players like Abby Beard, who is making waves in the league. With rankings set to shift, fans can look forward to thrilling matchups in upcoming weeks.
Softball Showdown: Nebraska High School Coaches Poll Rankings Are In!
Omaha, NE – It’s that exciting time of year again as the Nebraska High School softball coaches poll has rolled out its latest rankings for the fourth week of the regular season! The competition is heating up as teams prepare for district play, and the standings are a reflection of the fierce battles being fought on the diamond. So, let’s dive into the latest updates across the three classes!
Class A Rankings: The Heavy Hitters
In Class A, Millard North continues its reign at the top with an impressive record of 23-4. They’ve held onto their number one spot closely followed by Lincoln Southwest, boasting a solid record of 20-2. Millard West has made quite the leap this week, rocketing up to the third spot after improving their record to 17-7—a jump from fifth place! It looks like they’ve got their game faces on!
Meanwhile, Gretna and Papillion-La Vista switch places as Gretna falls to number four with 19-6, and Papillion-La Vista takes the fifth position with a record of 19-8. Bellevue East remains steady at sixth with a record of 17-8. Omaha Westside surprises everyone this week by moving up two spots to number seven from ninth position, sporting a record of 14-5. Elkhorn South holds onto eighth after a tough fight this week, while Omaha Westview and Kearney round out the top ten, both holding onto their spots with records of 15-6 and 16-9, respectively.
Class B Rankings: Beatrice on a Roll
Flipping over to Class B, Beatrice has climbed its way to the top spot this week with a record of 20-4, flipping the script from last week’s number two position! Grand Island Northwest now sits in second with a remarkable 16-2 record after one week at the helm. Hastings remains steady in third, holding strong at 16-5, while Crete made an impressive jump from sixth to fourth with a record of 19-2.
Blair’s slightly dropped to fifth with an 18-5 record, with Norris and Skutt Catholic maintaining their sixth and seventh positions. Ralston, holding strong in the eighth spot, rounds out the standings with a record of 17-4. Meanwhile, Gretna East and Waverly find themselves completing the top ten with records of 15-10 and 15-9, respectively. Wahoo is attracting attention with a record of 13-6 but has just missed the rankings this week.
Class C Rankings: Bishop Neumann Shines
In Class C, Bishop Neumann continues to dominate, holding on to the top spot with an impressive record of 15-3. Hastings St. Cecilia isn’t far behind in second place with 17-4. Central City joins the action in third after showing consistency with 15-2 while Kearney Catholic, seated in fourth, isn’t giving up with a steadfast 16-4 record.
Yutan/Mead rounds out the top five with a record of 14-3, and Fort Calhoun completes the rankings at #6 with a 9-3 record. Guardian Angels Central Catholic made a notable move from tenth to seventh with its 13-8 record, while NEN stays at eighth. Malcolm and Auburn are buzzing at the fringes, each garnering votes but not quite breaking into the ranking. Centura and Logan View/Scribner-Snyder are also receiving votes while holding records of 16-7 and 13-7 respectively.
Key Players & Upcoming Challenges
This week’s notable performances include the powerful batting lineup from Millard North and the outstanding pitching from Lincoln Southwest. A special shoutout goes to Abby Beard, who has taken the state by storm with her 15 home runs, which currently leads the state—but she’s yet to score against Millard West, keeping the tension high!
With district play looming closer, these rankings are sure to be shaken up in the following weeks as teams make their final pushes for the playoffs. Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for more exhilarating softball action! Teams are leaving it all on the field, and nothing puts a thrilling spark in the air quite like this sport!
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Additional Resources
- Hurrdat Sports: Softball Coaches Poll
- Wikipedia: Nebraska High School Softball
- Sports Illustrated: Nebraska High School Softball Rankings
- Google Search: Nebraska High School Softball
- Omaha.com: High School Softball
- Google Scholar: Nebraska High School Softball
- The Independent: High School Softball
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Nebraska High School Softball
- Hurrdat Sports: Volleyball Coaches Poll
- Google News: Nebraska High School Softball