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San Gabriel Today
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San Gabriel Valley Softball Top 10: La Mirada, Ganesha, Cal Lead the Pack
Fred Robledo ranks the top high school softball teams in the San Gabriel Valley as of April 6, 2026.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:40pm
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The geometric, multi-angled depiction of a high school softball game captures the dynamic energy and fierce competition of the San Gabriel Valley's top teams.San Gabriel TodayThe San Gabriel Valley high school softball Top 10 rankings have La Mirada, Ganesha, and California leading the pack as of April 6, 2026. La Mirada won its own tournament over the weekend, while Ganesha impressed by reaching the semifinals of the Michelle Carew tournament. California suffered a close loss to Downey but bounced back with a win over St. Paul.
Why it matters
High school softball is a beloved spring sport in the San Gabriel Valley, with passionate fans and talented players. These weekly rankings provide an authoritative snapshot of the top teams in the region, highlighting the fierce competition and the programs that are emerging as contenders for league titles and playoff runs.
The details
La Mirada won its own tournament over the weekend, defeating Downey 10-2 in the final. Reese Hilliard had a big game, going 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs, while her sister Riley Hilliard also homered and drove in three runs. Ganesha made a strong statement by reaching the semifinals of the prestigious Michelle Carew tournament, including a 4-1 win over Marina. California dropped a close 4-2 decision to Downey but bounced back with a 6-0 victory over St. Paul.
- The rankings are as of Monday, April 6, 2026.
- La Mirada won its tournament over the weekend of April 4-5, 2026.
- Ganesha's performance at the Michelle Carew tournament was from April 2-5, 2026.
- California's games against Downey and St. Paul were part of the La Mirada tournament on April 4-5, 2026.
The players
Reese Hilliard
A player for La Mirada who went 4-for-4 with a home run and four RBIs in the team's tournament championship win.
Riley Hilliard
Reese Hilliard's sister, who also plays for La Mirada and was 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs in the tournament final.
Allison Ortega
The La Mirada pitcher who went the distance to pick up the win in the tournament final.
Marina
The high school softball team that Ganesha defeated 4-1 during the Michelle Carew tournament.
Fullerton
The high school softball team that handed Ganesha its only loss, 9-4, during the Michelle Carew tournament.
What’s next
The teams will continue their league schedules and prepare for the upcoming playoffs, with key matchups like Glendora vs. Bonita on the horizon.
The takeaway
The San Gabriel Valley softball landscape is highly competitive, with several programs emerging as title contenders. La Mirada, Ganesha, and California have all made strong statements early in the season, setting the stage for an exciting race to the playoffs.
