The Miami Herald South Florida baseball and softball rankings (May 8)
The regional playoffs have arrived for high school baseball and softball in South Florida.
Some of the most intense competition begins now in the single-elimination phase from here on as teams chase a chance to win a state championship later this month in Fort Myers (May 17-24) for baseball and Clermont (May 22-27) for softball.
Whether you’re unbeaten Stoneman Douglas baseball or a 10-loss, but competitive squad like St. Brendan softball, the single-elimination format from here on gives everyone a chance with teams’ seasons on the line every game.
Here’s a look at the final Miami Herald baseball/softball rankings:
BASEBALL
1. Stoneman Douglas (24-0)
2. North Broward Prep (22-4)
3. Columbus (22-4)
4. Doral Academy (21-6)
5. Archbishop McCarthy (21-5)
6. American Heritage (16-6)
7. Westminster Christian (17-7-1)
8. Varela (16-4-1)
9. Miami Christian (17-8)
10. Calvary Christian (18-7)
On the cusp: Miami Springs (16-7), West Broward (16-8), NSU University School (18-8-1), Gulliver (16-10), Western (14-10), Taravella (15-9), Southwest (16-9).
SOFTBALL
1. Coral Springs Charter (23-0-2)
2. Doral Academy (21-4-1)
3. Somerset Silver Palms (25-2)
4. Western (19-7)
5. Coral Reef (20-6-1)
6. American Heritage (14-6)
7. Stoneman Douglas (17-6)
8. St. Brendan (15-10-1)
9. Florida Christian (17-7)
10. Pembroke Pines Charter (17-8)
On the cusp: West Broward (14-6), Fort Lauderdale (11-6), Westminster Academy (19-6), Palmetto (12-10), Westminster Christian (9-8-1).
This story was originally published May 8, 2023 at 7:00 AM.
