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ROUNDING THIRD: Public School Baseball Rankings entering the postseason
With the final week of the regular season upon us, several teams have shaken up the overall outlook of the upcoming playoffs.
While Tomball and Pearland remain atop the rankings, teams such as Cinco Ranch, Klein Cain, and Kingwood have made significant runs to contend for district titles. Also, don't sleep on Ridge Point, Cy Ranch, Oak Ridge, Cy Woods, or Strake Jesuit as the postseason approaches.
In Class 5A, both Fulshear and Foster are neck-and-neck in District 20-5A, with both clubs having yet to be defeated against their district counterparts. Perennial challengers such as Friendswood, Porter, Lake Creek, and Kingwood Park are also likely to make considerable pushes in the coming weeks.
Now, here are the final regular season rankings in Houston baseball.
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CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Tomball Cougars (25-3; 10-0 in district)
2. Pearland Oilers (24-6-2; 9-1)
3. Cinco Ranch Cougars (20-5-3; 11-3)
4. Kingwood Mustangs (22-7; 10-1)
5. Klein Cain Hurricanes (21-5; 10-1)
6. Strake Jesuit Crusaders (22-7; 8-3)
7. Ridge Point Panthers (20-7-1; 10-2)
8. Cypress Ranch Mustangs (18-9-1; 10-1)
9. Oak Ridge War Eagles (15-7; 8-2)
10. Cypress Woods Wildcats (19-8-1; 9-2)
11. Bridgeland Bears (20-9; 7-4)
12. Willis Wildkats (17-7; 7-3)
13. Cy-Fair Bobcats (19-6-2; 9-1)
14. Clear Creek Wildcats (19-9; 7-1)
15. Deer Park Deer (16-9-1; 8-0)
16. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (19-7; 7-4)
17. Katy Tigers (17-10; 10-3)
18. The Woodlands Highlanders (15-9-2; 9-4)
19. Katy Taylor Mustangs (20-10-1; 10-3)
20. Memorial Mustangs (19-8-2; 9-3)
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CLASS 5A TOP-15
1. Fulshear Chargers (22-6; 11-0 in district)
2. Friendswood Mustangs (21-5-1; 6-4)
3. Foster Falcons (21-8; 12-0)
4. Porter Spartans (21-6-1; 7-5)
5. Lake Creek Lions (18-5; 5-2)
6. Kingwood Park Panthers (20-7; 7-4)
7. Santa Fe Indians (18-9-1; 7-2)
8. Magnolia West Mustangs (12-9-1; 6-2)
9. La Porte Bulldogs (19-11-1; 4-6)
10. Magnolia Bulldogs (18-7; 6-3)
11. Barbers Hill Eagles (15-9; 5-1)
12. Crosby Cougars (17-9; 8-2)
13. Milby Buffaloes (15-4-2; 10-0)
14. FB Kempner Cougars (15-13-1; 9-3)
15. Randle Lions (14-15; 7-6)
TIPPING THE SCALE: Several teams shaking up H-Town Rankings amid district-play
As the Spring season reaches its mid-way point, fans eagerly await for the remainder of the district schedule to unfold, with a trip to the 2024 playoffs on the line.
Bridgeland, Klein Cain, and Willis are among the handful of ball-clubs to make considerable strides in Class 6A, while the established heavy-hitters -- Tomball and Pearland -- continue to perform at a high level. Additionally, teams such as Strake Jesuit, Kingwood, Oak Ridge, Cy Woods, and Grand Oaks are well within the fold.
Moving over to Class 5A, the Lake Creek Lions are looking every bit as dominant as they were in 2023, when they reached the Region III Final. It will be interesting to see how the District 16-5A race plays out, given the degree that Porter and Kingwood Park are surging. Also watch out for perennial contenders -- Friendswood, Santa Fe, La Porte, and Foster.
Lutheran South Academy currently leads the private school ranks, as each phase of their game has been clicking on all cylinders. Meanwhile, Concordia Lutheran, St. Pius X, St. Thomas, and St. John's are picking up speed in their respective divisions.
That being said, it's time to unveil the full rankings.
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CLASS 6A TOP-20
1. Tomball Cougars (17-3; 3-0 in district)
2. Pearland Oilers (18-4-2; 4-0)
3. Bridgeland Bears (16-5; 4-0)
4. Klein Cain Hurricanes (15-3; 4-0)
5. Strake Jesuit Crusaders (16-4; 1-1)
6. Willis Wildkats (15-5; 5-1)
7. Kingwood Mustangs (18-6; 5-0)
8. Oak Ridge War Eagles (12-5; 5-0)
9. Grand Oaks Grizzlies (16-6; 4-3)
10. Ridge Point Panthers (15-6-1; 5-1)
11. Katy Tigers (13-8; 6-1)
12. Cypress Woods Wildcats (13-7-1; 3-1)
13. Clear Creek Wildcats (15-7; 4-0)
14. Cinco Ranch Cougars (13-5-3; 4-3)
15. Dobie Longhorns (12-5-3; 1-2)
16. Paetow Panthers (16-4; 5-1)
17. Clear Brook Wolverines (13-8-1; 3-1)
18. Cy-Fair Bobcats (12-8-2; 2-2)
19. Stratford Spartans (12-9-1; 2-2)
20. Klein Oak Panthers (12-9-1; 2-2)
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CLASS 5A TOP-15
1. Lake Creek Lions (16-3; 3-0 in district)
2. Friendswood Mustangs (17-3-1; 2-2)
3. Porter Spartans (16-3-1; 2-2)
4. Kingwood Park Panthers (16-5; 3-2)
5. La Porte Bulldogs (16-7-1; 1-2)
6. Santa Fe Indians (13-7-1; 3-1)
7. Foster Falcons (14-8; 5-0)
8. Fulshear Chargers (13-6; 3-0)
9. Magnolia West Mustangs (11-7-1; 4-0)
10. Magnolia Bulldogs (12-5; 1-2)
11. Crosby Cougars (13-8; 4-1)
12. Barbers Hill Eagles (12-9; 2-1)
13. Milby Buffaloes (11-4-2; 6-0)
14. FB Kempner Cougars (11-10-1)
15. Waltrip Rams (7-5-1; 5-1)
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PRIVATE SCHOOL TOP-10
1. Lutheran South Academy Pioneers (16-4)
2. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders (13-8-1)
3. St. Pius X Panthers (16-2)
4. St. Thomas Eagles (13-5)
5. St. John's Mavericks (14-2-1)
6. TWCA Warriors (12-4-1)
7. Cypress Christian Warriors (12-9)
8. Episcopal Knights (11-6-1)
9. Houston Christian Mustangs (10-8-1)
10. Second Baptist Eagles (8-7)