High School Softball Rankings: Bonita Vista, Carlsbad Swap Spots

Mater Dei Catholic remains atop the weekly San Diego Union-Tribune poll.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 8:06pm

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The San Diego Union-Tribune has released its latest high school softball rankings, with Mater Dei Catholic holding onto the top spot. Bonita Vista and Carlsbad have swapped positions, with Bonita Vista moving up to #2 and Carlsbad dropping to #3. The rankings feature the top 10 teams in the San Diego area, with several other programs receiving votes.

Why it matters

High school sports rankings are closely followed by players, coaches, parents, and fans, as they provide a snapshot of the top programs in the region and can impact things like playoff seeding, college recruitment, and team morale. The weekly softball poll is a closely watched indicator of which teams are emerging as the top contenders.

The details

In this week's poll, Mater Dei Catholic maintained its hold on the #1 ranking, receiving 11 first-place votes. Bonita Vista moved up to #2, while Carlsbad dropped to #3. Escondido Charter, Rancho Bernardo, Point Loma, San Pasqual, Helix, Otay Ranch, and Imperial rounded out the top 10. Several other teams, including Rancho Buena Vista, Mission Bay, Mt. Carmel, Del Norte, San Marcos, La Costa Canyon, and Cathedral Catholic, also received votes.

  • The poll was released on April 13, 2026.

The players

Mater Dei Catholic

The top-ranked high school softball team in the San Diego area, with a record of 17-2-0.

Bonita Vista

The #2 ranked team in the poll, with a record of 11-3-0.

Carlsbad

The #3 ranked team, with a record of 12-1-0.

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The takeaway

The latest high school softball rankings showcase the competitive nature of the sport in the San Diego area, with several teams jockeying for position in the top 10. As the season progresses, these rankings will continue to be closely monitored by players, coaches, and fans alike.