Orange County Baseball Rankings: Orange Lutheran Stays on Top

Lancers hold No. 1 spot despite tough Trinity League series against St. John Bosco

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:06pm

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The latest Orange County high school baseball rankings have Orange Lutheran holding on to the top spot despite losing two of three games to St. John Bosco in Trinity League play. Huntington Beach, Cypress, and Servite round out the top 5, while Newport Harbor makes a big jump to No. 6 after sweeping Los Alamitos.

Why it matters

The Orange County baseball rankings are a closely watched barometer of the region's top high school programs. With several top teams facing off in the prestigious Boras Classic this week, these rankings will help set expectations and storylines heading into the tournament.

The details

Orange Lutheran lost two of three games against rival St. John Bosco but managed to hold onto the No. 1 ranking. Huntington Beach, Cypress, and Servite remain in the top 5, while Newport Harbor surged to No. 6 after a three-game sweep of Los Alamitos. Edison and Mission Viejo returned to the Top 25 after series wins over Fountain Valley and Tesoro, respectively.

  • The rankings are current as of Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
  • Orange Lutheran's three-game series against St. John Bosco took place last week.

The players

Orange Lutheran

The top-ranked high school baseball team in Orange County, known for their consistent success and competitive Trinity League schedule.

St. John Bosco

A rival Trinity League program that handed Orange Lutheran two of their three losses last week.

Newport Harbor

The Sailors made a big jump to No. 6 in the rankings after sweeping Los Alamitos in Sunset League play.

Edison

The Chargers returned to the Top 25 after winning two of three games against Fountain Valley in Sunset League action.

Mission Viejo

The Diablos re-entered the rankings after taking two of three from Tesoro in South Coast League play.

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What’s next

Several of the top-ranked teams, including Orange Lutheran, Huntington Beach, Mater Dei, Newport Harbor, and Fountain Valley, will be competing in the prestigious Boras Classic tournament this week, which should provide further clarity on the region's baseball hierarchy.

The takeaway

Despite the tough Trinity League series loss, Orange Lutheran has maintained its grip on the No. 1 spot in the Orange County baseball rankings, underscoring the program's consistent excellence. Meanwhile, the rise of Newport Harbor and returns of Edison and Mission Viejo to the Top 25 highlight the depth and competitiveness of high school baseball in the region.