Baseball rankings: Casa Grande back up to No. 2; Cardinal Newman holds on to top spot

Four of the top seven teams suffered losses last week in the competitive North Bay baseball season.

Apr. 7, 2026 at 10:06pm

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The Press Democrat's latest baseball rankings see some shuffling at the top, with Casa Grande moving back up to No. 2 and Cardinal Newman holding steady at No. 1 despite a 1-3 showing at the Boras Classic. Petaluma, Windsor, Ukiah, Justin-Siena, and Analy round out the top seven teams in the region.

Why it matters

The North Bay baseball scene remains highly competitive, with several top teams suffering losses last week. The rankings provide a snapshot of the current landscape and highlight the parity across the region.

The details

Cardinal Newman stays at No. 1 despite a 1-3 showing at the Boras Classic, the premier tournament in Northern California. Casa Grande moved back up to No. 2, while Petaluma dropped to No. 3. Windsor, Ukiah, Justin-Siena, and Analy make up the rest of the top seven teams.

  • Cardinal Newman played in the Boras Classic last week.
  • Casa Grande has won four games in a row.
  • Petaluma had won six games in a row before losing to Vintage last week.

The players

Cardinal Newman

The top-ranked team in the region, despite a 5-8 record. They have beaten every local team they've played so far and have the toughest schedule in the area.

Casa Grande

The No. 2 team, which has won four games in a row and is tied atop the Vine Valley Athletic League standings.

Petaluma

The No. 3 team, which had won six games in a row before losing to Vintage last week.

Windsor

The No. 4 team, which had a good showing last week, securing a walk-off win over Rancho Cotate and placing third in a tournament at Alhambra.

Ukiah

The No. 5 team, which won both of its games last week and has now won seven of its last eight.

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What they’re saying

“It continues to be a very competitive baseball season around the North Bay region as four of The Press Democrat's top seven teams suffered losses last week.”

— Gus Morris, Author

What’s next

Cardinal Newman and Ukiah will face off in a two-game series this week, which should provide more insight into the top teams in the region.

The takeaway

The North Bay baseball scene remains highly competitive, with several top teams jockeying for position in the rankings. The shuffling at the top highlights the parity across the region and the importance of playing a tough schedule to earn the top spot.