
The Highlanders finished the season with a 44-1 overall record. Coach Richard Jorgensen’s squad defeated Pearland (6-0) in the state semifinals and Northside O’Connor (7-5) in the state finals over the weekend. In the state title game, tournament MVP Paige McDuffee struck out six batters and earned the win. Faith Bohack added a home run.
The final USA Today/NFCA High School Top 25 for the 2011 season will be released June 29. However, The Woodlands have secured the nod for No. 1 in the final poll by completing its state championship run.
Elsewhere in this week’s poll, second and third remain the same. No. 2 Canyon del Oro (Arizona, 34-1) won the Class 4A, Division I state championship, while No. 3 Gulliver Prep (Florida, 30-2) won the Class 3A state championship. Moving up to fourth is North Carolina Class 4A state champion Alexander Central (31-2), while No. 5 Kaukauna (Wisconsin, 24-0) remains unbeaten in regular season play.
The USA Today/NFCA Top 25 is compiled by state representatives from across the country. Records for this week’s poll include all games played through June 5, 2011.