In what feels like the blink of an eye, we're already approaching the conclusion of the first round of district matchups on the Texas high school softball scene.
H-Town features a gauntlet of competitors who appear destined to enjoy lengthy runs in the upcoming playoffs. But where do they rank among each other?
As it stands, Katy has recaptured our top spot, boasting an outstanding 21-1 record -- the only loss coming at the hands of fellow powerhouse Barbers Hill (19-2).
Meanwhile, the 2022 and 2023 UIL-5A Champs Lake Creek (17-0) have yet to experience defeat throughout the spring.
Kingwood (14-2-1) isn't going away anytime soon, and their District 23-6A race will have the Mustangs well-prepared for the playoffs, considering they're matching up against the likes of Atascocita (13-2) and Summer Creek (15-2).
Out of Class 4A, Liberty (14-4) is always going to pose a major threat to any opponent they face.
That being said, check out who's been making waves in the greater Houston-area with our updated softball rankings.
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Lake Creek Lions
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Barbers Hill Eagles
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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Kingwood Mustangs
Bradley C. Collier (VYPE)
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*Parentheses indicates current district
*Last section indicates current overall record; district record
VYPE HOUSTON SOFTBALL TOP-20 (Class 6A-4A)
1. Katy Tigers (19-6A) -- 22-1; 7-0 in District
2. Lake Creek Lions (17-5A) -- 17-0; 4-0
3. Barbers Hill Eagles (19-5A) -- 19-2; 6-0
4. Kingwood Mustangs (23-6A) -- 14-2-1; 4-1
5. Atascocita Eagles (23-6A) -- 13-2; 4-1
6. Liberty Panthers (19-4A) -- 14-4; 4-0
7. Clear Springs Chargers (24-6A) -- 12-2; 5-0
8. Summer Creek Bulldogs (23-6A) -- 15-2; 4-1
9. Angleton Wildcats (20-5A) -- 10-1; 5-0
10. Conroe Tigers (13-6A) -- 14-5; 5-1
11. Deer Park Deer (24-6A) -- 14-5; 4-1
12.Friendswood Mustangs (20-5A) -- 18-2; 4-1
13. Tomball Cougars (15-6A) -- 17-3; 9-0
14. Pearland Oilers (22-6A) -- 18-6; 9-0
15. Langham Creek Lobos (16-6A) -- 14-4; 5-0
16. Oak Ridge War Eagles (13-6A) -- 15-5; 4-2
17. Crosby Cougars (18-5A) -- 10-5; 3-0
18. Katy Jordan Warriors (19-6A) -- 13-2; 6-1
19. Houston Memorial Mustangs (17-6A) -- 13-2; 4-1
20. Foster Falcons (20-6A) -- 11-6-1; 1-0
Honorable Mentions: Ridge Point (21-6A), Willis (13-6A), La Porte (20-5A), Grand Oaks (13-6A), Kingwood Park (18-5A), Needville (29-4A), Katy Taylor (19-6A), Bridgeland (16-6A), Cy-Fair (17-6A), Montgomery (17-5A), Klein Oak (15-6A), Hightower (21-6A)