Milford Eagles enter latest Greater Cincinnati softball power rankings

Kings' Alexis Fera takes a swing during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon's Jenna Callahan throws the ball back to the infield after fielding a double during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Grace Parkhurst (7) takes her lead off second base during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Kings second baseman Madi Titler takes her defensive stance during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon's Skyler Perfetti (11) prepares to run from first base during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Leah Mitchener (35) readies for the pitch during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Kings pitcher Neely McElhaney receives the sign from her catcher during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon pitcher Sophia Sheidler flips to first base for the out during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon's Sophie Abrams (7) slides safely into third base during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon's Sophia Sheidler throws a pitch during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Julia Lowry mentally prepares for an at-bat during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon third baseman Kyra Heyser throws to second for the force out during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon catcher Kylie Kopp receives the pitch call from her coaches during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon second baseman Georgia Underwood throws to first base for the out during a game against Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Grace Parkhurst makes contact during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Lebanon's Sophie Abrams secures the catch in center field during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Olivia Smith receives instruction from her coach during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

The Kings dugout celebrates a hit during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

The Lebanon Warriors hold a meeting in the pitching circle during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Emma Myles celebrates a seventh inning double during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

Kings' Olivia Smith (14) celebrates a three-run homer by stomping on home plate during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Alexis Fera takes a swing during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Alexis Fera takes a swing during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon's Jenna Callahan throws the ball back to the infield after fielding a double during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Grace Parkhurst (7) takes her lead off second base during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings second baseman Madi Titler takes her defensive stance during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon's Skyler Perfetti (11) prepares to run from first base during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Leah Mitchener (35) readies for the pitch during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings pitcher Neely McElhaney receives the sign from her catcher during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon pitcher Sophia Sheidler flips to first base for the out during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon's Sophie Abrams (7) slides safely into third base during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon's Sophia Sheidler throws a pitch during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Julia Lowry mentally prepares for an at-bat during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon third baseman Kyra Heyser throws to second for the force out during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon catcher Kylie Kopp receives the pitch call from her coaches during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon second baseman Georgia Underwood throws to first base for the out during a game against Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Grace Parkhurst makes contact during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Lebanon's Sophie Abrams secures the catch in center field during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Olivia Smith receives instruction from her coach during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

The Kings dugout celebrates a hit during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

The Lebanon Warriors hold a meeting in the pitching circle during a game against Kings on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Emma Myles celebrates a seventh inning double during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

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Late offensive surge leads Kings softball to victory over Lebanon | Photos

Kings' Olivia Smith (14) celebrates a three-run homer by stomping on home plate during a game at Lebanon on April 13, 2026.

It's time for the latest edition of the Greater Cincinnati high school softball power rankings.

Just three schools remain in the same spot as last week as teams are putting together lengthy winning streaks and conference races are starting to take shape.

All stats and records are updated through April 14. Upcoming schedules are subject to change due to weather.

Next in line: Cooper, Ross, Campbell County, Oak Hills, Lakota West, Bishop Brossart, Williamsburg

10. Talawanda Brave (10-3)

Analysis: The Brave couldn't complete the season sweep of Ross, falling at home in extra innings, but they bounced back with a 6-3 win over Lakota East by scoring all their runs in the first three innings. Kaylee Griffin has joined the pitching rotation with a 2.38 earned run average and 12 strikeouts in 17.2 innings.

Upcoming schedule: vs. Monroe (April 15), at Monroe (April 17), at Preble Shawnee (April 20), at Seton (April 21)

9. Conner Cougars (9-3)

Analysis: You can't blame the Cougars for an 8-0 defeat to a one-loss DuPont Manual team, but following it up with a 8-7 district win over Cooper shows their poise and potential this season. Averie Lightner and Abigail Fuller powered the offense with homers and Jocelyn Ortiz hit two doubles in addition to earning the win.

Upcoming schedule: at Boone County (April 15), vs. Walton-Verona (April 16), at Scott County (April 18), vs. Ryle (April 20), vs. Beechwood (April 21)

8. Milford Eagles (9-2)

After missing Milford's first 10 games, Lanie McCoy (12) hit two doubles and drove in four runs in a win over Little Miami.

Analysis: The Eagles have given up eight runs during a six-game winning streak, and five of those came in one game. Shortstop Lanie McCoy is coming back at just the right time after missing the first 10 games of the season. Even in her absence, six players recorded more than six RBIs.

Upcoming schedule: vs. West Clermont (April 15), at Kings (April 16), at Loveland (April 17), vs. Lebanon (April 20)

7. Hamilton Big Blue (7-2)

Analysis: Hamilton gave up two late runs in a loss to Lakota West before blasting four home runs to win a game against Sycamore that was resumed from an earlier date. Peyton Eversole is second in the league with four homers and tied for fourth with 13 RBIs. Emili Schappacher leads the league with a .654 batting average, is tied for second with six pitching wins, and is third with a 2.09 ERA and 68 strikeouts.

Upcoming schedule: at Fairfield (April 15), vs. Harrison (April 16), at Lakota East (April 20)

6. Highlands (10-5)

Kaitlyn Dixon pitched seven innings with 14 strikeouts and had three RBIs in Highlands' win over Greenup County.

Analysis: Highlands finally earned a win over a top-25 ranked team, beating Greenup County, 7-3. The Bluebirds parlayed that into a three-game wining streak, but now face a stretch of five games in six days. Four of those games are easily winnable; the other is a home contest against No. 6 Ballard.

Upcoming schedule: vs. Pendleton County (April 16), vs. Ballard (April 17), at New Richmond (April 18), vs. Newport Central Catholic (April 20), at Dayton (April 21)

5. Lakota East (10-3)

Analysis: The Thunderhawks are on a roll, winning 10 of their last 11, punctuated by a 4-2 win over Mason. Junior Yorie Schulte proved her worth in that game with three RBIs. The April 20 home tilt against Hamilton could play an early role in determining the Greater Miami Conference race.

Upcoming schedule: vs. Sycamore (April 15), at Fairfield (April 17), vs. Hamilton (April 20), vs. Princeton (April 21)

4. Badin Rams (12-1)

Analysis: The Rams took their first loss of the season to one of the top teams in the state in Greenville. They could put together another long winning streak before ending the season against a handful of large schools.

Upcoming schedule: at Chaminade Julienne (April 15), at Roger Bacon (April 17), vs. Carlisle (April 18), vs. Cincinnati Christian (April 18)

3. Lebanon Warriors (9-3)

Analysis: Lebanon had won four straight games by run rule before a setback against Kings where they put runners in scoring position but couldn't dent the plate in clutch situations. The next challenge will come on April 20 at Milford.

Upcoming schedule: at Turpin (April 15), at Little Miami (April 16), vs. Winton Woods (April 17), at Milford (April 20)

2. Western Brown Broncos (12-2)

Analysis: After scoring 10 or more runs in six of the first eight wins, the Broncos are averaging 5.2 runs over their last four wins. But the defense has held opponents to two runs per game. It's been relatively clean defense, too, as they've committed just two errors in that stretch after 10 mishaps over their first 10 games.

Upcoming schedule: vs. Wilmington (April 15), at Shawnee (April 16), vs. Fayetteville (April 20)

1. Kings Knights (9-0)

Olivia Smith is one of six power hitters in Kings' lineup.

Analysis: The Knights put the "power" in power rankings. Their 15 team home runs are the second-most in the city, only behind Goshen. They hit two home runs in the seventh inning of a recent win over Lebanon, proving they can rely on the long ball in a pinch.

Upcoming schedule: double-header at Walnut Hills (April 15), vs. Milford (April 16), vs. Turpin (April 17), at Olentangy (April 18), double-header vs. Winton Woods (April 20), at Anderson (April 21)

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Cincinnati Enquirer high school softball power rankings, April 15