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Orange Beach Today
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Orange Beach Makos Top Rivals High School Softball Rankings
Alabama's Orange Beach Makos lead the second set of Rivals High School Top 25 softball rankings to start the 2026 season.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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The high school softball season has begun in several states, and the second set of Rivals High School Top 25 rankings for 2026 has been released. Topping the rankings are the Orange Beach Makos of Alabama, who went 46-2 and won the AHSAA Class 4A state championship a year ago. The Makos bring back plenty of talent, including sophomore pitcher MK McMullan and power hitters Teagan Revette and Ava Hodo. Other top teams in the rankings include Montverde Academy in Florida, Lake Creek in Texas, and Calvary Baptist Academy in Louisiana.
Why it matters
High school softball is a popular spring sport, and these rankings provide an early look at some of the top teams and players to watch for the 2026 season. The rankings highlight the strength of softball programs in states like Alabama, Texas, and Florida, and showcase the talent of young players who could go on to play at the college and professional levels.
The details
The Orange Beach Makos top the rankings after going 46-2 and winning the AHSAA Class 4A state championship last season. The Makos bring back several key players, including sophomore pitcher MK McMullan, who went 16-1 with over 100 strikeouts as a freshman. The team also returns power hitters Teagan Revette (Mississippi State commit) and Ava Hodo (Arkansas commit). Montverde Academy in Florida, which went 27-3 last season, comes in at No. 2, led by senior pitcher Nevaeh Williams (Ole Miss commit). Lake Creek in Texas, the defending UIL Class 5A, Division II state champions, are ranked No. 3, while Calvary Baptist Academy in Louisiana, the LHSAA Division III Select state champions, round out the top 4.
- The high school softball season has begun in several states.
- The second set of Rivals High School Top 25 rankings for 2026 was released on February 23, 2026.
The players
Orange Beach Makos
An Alabama high school softball team that went 46-2 and won the AHSAA Class 4A state championship last season.
MK McMullan
A sophomore pitcher for the Orange Beach Makos who went 16-1 with over 100 strikeouts as a freshman.
Teagan Revette
A power hitter for the Orange Beach Makos who is committed to Mississippi State.
Ava Hodo
A power hitter for the Orange Beach Makos who is committed to Arkansas.
Montverde Academy Eagles
A Florida high school softball team that went 27-3 last season and is led by senior pitcher Nevaeh Williams (Ole Miss commit).
The takeaway
The Rivals High School Softball Top 25 rankings showcase the depth and talent of high school softball programs across the country, with teams from states like Alabama, Texas, and Florida leading the way. These rankings will be closely watched throughout the 2026 season as teams compete for state championships and national recognition.
