Sheldon High School (California) begins the season as the nation’s top-ranked high school softball team in the initial USA Today/NFCA High School Top 25 for 2009, released Thursday by the association. Fresh off a victory at the Nike Faster to First Tournament in Huntington Beach, the Huskies grab the top spot with a 10-0 overall record.
The Top Five includes Canyon Del Oro (Arizona), Klein Oak (Texas), Naples (Florida) and Norco (Calfornia). Records for this week’s poll include all games played through March 29, 2009.