San Diego High School Softball Rankings Remain Steady

Top seven teams hold their positions in the latest weekly poll

Apr. 6, 2026 at 8:57pm

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The San Diego Union-Tribune has released its latest high school softball rankings, with the top seven teams remaining unchanged from the previous week. Mater Dei Catholic continues to hold the top spot, followed by Carlsbad, Bonita Vista, Escondido Charter, Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, and San Pasqual.

Why it matters

High school sports rankings provide a snapshot of the top teams in a given region, helping fans, players, and coaches track the progress and competitiveness of local programs. The stability at the top of the San Diego softball rankings suggests these teams have established themselves as the cream of the crop in the county.

The details

The top seven teams in the San Diego Union-Tribune's high school softball poll remained the same this week, with Mater Dei Catholic maintaining the No. 1 spot. Carlsbad, Bonita Vista, Escondido Charter, Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, and San Pasqual rounded out the top seven, respectively. Several teams received votes outside the top 10, including Rancho Buena Vista, Helix, La Costa Canyon, Mt. Carmel, Cathedral Catholic, Scripps Ranch, Mission Bay, Imperial, and Brawley.

  • The rankings were released on April 6, 2026.

The players

Mater Dei Catholic

The top-ranked high school softball team in San Diego County, with an overall record of 16-2-0.

Carlsbad

The second-ranked team in the poll, with a 12-1-0 record.

Bonita Vista

The third-ranked team, with a 9-3-0 record.

Escondido Charter

The fourth-ranked team, with a 10-3-0 record.

Rancho Bernardo

The fifth-ranked team, with a 10-4-0 record.

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What they’re saying

“The top seven teams have really established themselves as the elite programs in San Diego softball this season.”

— John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune reporter

The takeaway

The stability at the top of the San Diego high school softball rankings suggests these programs have built strong, consistent teams that will likely be in contention for championships and postseason success throughout the season.