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    Orange County softball Top 25: JSerra holds off Fullerton to stay on top
    • March 24, 2026

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    The Orange County softball rankings as of Tuesday, March 24.

    Notable this week: JSerra (14-2) and Fullerton (11-1) remain first and second, respectively, but their comparative scores show a tight race. JSerra owns a 5-2 win against La Mirada, which defeated Fullerton 5-0. Last week, Fullerton collected a 6-1 win against Los Altos, which rallied past JSerra 8-5 at the Dugard Classic. … El Modena moves up one spot to No. 5 after defeating La Habra 9-6 to improve to 2-0 in the Crestview League.

    ORANGE COUNTY SOFTBALL TOP 25

    (Team records through Monday, March 23.)

    1. JSerra (14-2): Annabel Raftery and Zena Edwards have combined for nine home runs and 26 RBIs.

    Previous ranking: 1

    2. Fullerton (11-1): Sophomore Kaylyn Yi is hitting .579 (22 for 38) with 12 runs scored in 12 games.

    Previous ranking: 2

    3. Pacifica (10-5): Shay Kletke allowed three earns runs in nine innings in victories against Roosevelt and Canyon last week.

    Previous ranking: 3

    4. Orange Lutheran (5-3): The Lancers return to action Friday when they play host to Mater Dei to open the Trinity League.

    Previous ranking: 4

    5. El Modena (6-4): Parker Mayes, Jocelyn Alatorre and Kylie Tafua are hitting .500, .485 and .480, respectively.

    Previous ranking: 6

    6. La Habra (11-3): Alyssa Hernandez drove in two runs against El Modena to give her a team-leading 15 RBIs.

    Previous ranking: 5

    7. Los Alamitos (6-6): The Griffins play host to Marina on Saturday in a game that could be for sole possession of first place in the Sunset League.

    Previous ranking: 7

    8. Marina (10-3): Mia Valbuena is 9-1 with a 1.02 ERA and a state-leading 125 strikeouts in 62 2/3 innings.

    Previous ranking: 8

    9. Santa Margarita (13-3): Lyla Morales went 3-1, including a win against Mililani of Hawaii, and posted a 1.52 ERA at the Bishop Gorman Showcase.

    Previous ranking: 9

    10. Canyon (8-4): The Comanches will seek their first Crestview League win Thursday when they play host to La Habra.

    Previous ranking: 10

    11. Cypress (9-4)

    Previous ranking: 11

    12. Brea Olinda (9-5)

    Previous ranking: 12

    13. Aliso Niguel (7-10)

    Previous ranking: 13

    14. Whittier Christian (9-6-1)

    Previous ranking: 14

    15. El Toro (6-5)

    Previous ranking: 15

    16. Mater Dei (8-6)

    Previous ranking: 16

    17. San Clemente (11-3)

    Previous ranking: 18

    18. El Dorado (9-4)

    Previous ranking: 17

    19. San Juan Hills (11-2-1)

    Previous ranking: 22

    20. Edison (9-6)

    Previous ranking: 19

    21. Huntington Beach (3-6)

    Previous ranking: 20

    22. Yorba Linda (9-4)

    Previous ranking: 21

    23. Capistrano Valley (6-6)

    Previous ranking: 23

    24. Dana Hills (8-3)

    Previous ranking: 24

    25. Villa Park (3-10)

    Previous ranking: 25

    Also considered (listed alphabetically): Mission Viejo (7-9); Trabuco Hills (11-5-1).

    ​ Orange County Register 

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