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Orange Beach Today
By the People, for the People
Orange Beach Makos Top Rivals High School Softball Rankings
Montverde Academy, Calvary Baptist Academy, and Melissa Cardinals round out the top 5
Published on Mar. 2, 2026
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The 2026 high school softball season is underway, and the latest Rivals High School Softball Top 25 rankings have been released. Topping the list for the second straight week are the Orange Beach Makos of Alabama, who went 46-2 and won the AHSAA Class 4A state championship last year. The Makos bring back a talented roster, including standout sophomore pitcher MK McMullan and power hitters Teagan Revette and Ava Hodo. Rounding out the top 5 are Montverde Academy (Florida), Calvary Baptist Academy (Louisiana), Melissa Cardinals (Texas), and Barbers Hill Eagles (Texas).
Why it matters
The Rivals High School Softball Top 25 rankings are a closely watched barometer for the top teams in the country. As the season gets underway, these rankings provide insight into which programs are expected to be the national powerhouses and contend for state and national titles.
The details
The Orange Beach Makos (1-0) top the rankings for the second straight week, led by sophomore pitcher MK McMullan and power hitters Teagan Revette and Ava Hodo. Montverde Academy (5-0) checks in at No. 2, led by senior pitcher Nevaeh Williams, who is committed to Ole Miss. Calvary Baptist Academy (11-0) is ranked No. 3, with freshman sensation Baylor Bockhaus and Georgia commit Kynzee Anderson leading the way. The Melissa Cardinals (11-2) are at No. 4, powered by Arizona commit Eloisa Maes and Florida Gator commit Kennedy Bradley. Rounding out the top 5 are the Barbers Hill Eagles (17-3), featuring UNC commit Isabelle Lawrence.
- The 2026 high school softball season has begun in several states down in the Southeast and out in California as Northeast and Midwest ones are still awaiting to hit the circle and get going.
- Orange Beach opened up the season with a 10-2 victory over Northview of Florida.
- Montverde Academy ended up winning its own MAIT Invitational, defeating IMG Academy in a 3-1 battle.
- Calvary Baptist Academy only yielded 45 runs through 38 games last season, shutting out opponents in 17 of those victories.
- Melissa defeated Barbers Hill in a Best of 3-series to win the UIL Class 5A, Division I state championship last season.
The players
MK McMullan
Sophomore pitcher for the Orange Beach Makos who went 16-1 with over 100 strikeouts as a freshman.
Teagan Revette
Power hitter for the Orange Beach Makos who is committed to Mississippi State.
Ava Hodo
Power hitter for the Orange Beach Makos who is committed to Arkansas.
Nevaeh Williams
Senior pitcher for the Montverde Academy Eagles who is committed to Ole Miss and went 15-3 with a 0.88 ERA and 169 strikeouts last season.
Baylor Bockhaus
Freshman sensation for the Calvary Baptist Academy Cavaliers who belted 25 home runs and drove in 89 runs last season.
What’s next
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The takeaway
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