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THE POWER RANKINGS: Buda Johnson leads initial Austin area softball poll
We’ll admit it if you will; there’s really not enough data – even after nearly a month of play – to accurately compile an accurate softball poll. District play has just begun for most of these squads and trying to determine a team’s strength from tournament games is about as accurate as drawing names from a hat.
Still, we’ve got to start somewhere, so here we go. Here’s our first crack at the 2025 Austin area Softball Power Rankings, based primarily on overall records and program pedigree.
So far, at least, Buda Johnson has set the early pace to grab the initial top spot. With district play underway, we’ve got some good matchups coming up this week – Westlake vs. Bowie; Liberty Hill vs. Glenn – that will help us dial things in. But for now, let’s put that digital hand into the digital hat and see what comes out!
VYPE's Austin Softball Rankings
1. (NR) Buda Johnson Lady Jaguars (6A) 13-1-1
2. (NR) Westlake Lady Chaparrals (6A) 10-5
3. (NR) Liberty Hill (5A) 12-2-1
4. (NR) Bowie (6A) 10-3
5. (NR) Dripping Springs (6A) 10-4-1
6. (NR) Georgetown Lady Eagles (5A) 11-3
7. (NR) Cedar Ridge Lady Raiders (6A) 7-3
8. (NR) Stony Point Lady Tigers (6A) 8-3-1
9. (NR) Del Valle (6A) 10-2-1
10. (NR) Austin High Lady Maroons (6A) – 11-5
11. (NR) Leander Lady Lions (5A) 10-6
12. (NR) Weiss Lady Wolves (5A) 8-5
13. (NR) Lake Travis Lady Cavaliers (6A) 8-6-1
14. (NR) Vandegrift Lady Vipers (6A) 6-3
15. (NR) Vista Ridge Lady (6A) 5-4
Bowie and Judson face off in 6A Region IV Championship
Every team is taking it one pitch and one game at a time. A series victory this week means a road trip to Austin next week for the 2021 UIL State Softball Tournament.
Let's take a look at the 6A Region IV Championship.
CONVERSE JUDSON VS AUSTIN BOWIE
SCHEDULE
Game 1: 7:00 pm Thursday, May 27th at Buda Johnson
Game 2: 7:00 pm Friday, May 28th at Buda Johnson
Game 3: Noon Saturday, May 29th at Buda Johnson * If necessary
HOW CONVERSE JUDSON GOT HERE
- BI-DISTRICT: Beat SA Clark
- AREA: Beat Buda Hays
- REGIONAL QUARTERS: Beat Round Rock
- REGIONAL SEMIS: Beat O'Connor
HOW AUSTIN BOWIE GOT HERE
- BI-DISTRICT: Beat Cedar Park Vista Ridge
- AREA: Beat Cibolo Steele
- REGIONAL QUARTERS: Beat Lake Travis
- REGIONAL SEMIS: Beat Los Fresnos
On the other side, Austin Bowie is back in familiar territory after reaching the state finals in 2017. The last couple of years the Bulldogs have dealt with team injuries but this squad is healthy and ready to return to state lead by Auburn signee Abbey Smith.
Both these teams know how to put runs on the board. Judson has a team batting average of .414 and Bowie bats .378 respectively. This series will come down to who can get the big outs at the right time.
PREDICTION: Judson advances winning the series 2-1