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Martha's Vineyard first baseman Joe Medeiros checks on the play during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard's Joe Medeiros beats the throw to second ahead of Barnstable's Max Clark during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard's Leo Napior tracks the pitch during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard starting pitcher Lathrop Keene enters his delivery during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Barnstable huddles for a talk about defensive tactics during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard head coach Patrick Moore during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Barnstable's Braedon Costello checks the pitch on the base path during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Barnstable's Levi McNally delivers a pitch in relief during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard's Joe Medeiros sprints for third base during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Barnstable third baseman Teegan Hayden charges in to make a play on the ball during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard Ryan Heidt eyes a play at the plate as Barnstable's Will Johnson tries to beat the throw during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
Martha's Vineyard starting pitcher Lathrop Keene delivers a pitch towards home plate during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard first baseman Joe Medeiros checks on the play during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard first baseman Joe Medeiros checks on the play during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard's Joe Medeiros beats the throw to second ahead of Barnstable's Max Clark during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard's Leo Napior tracks the pitch during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard starting pitcher Lathrop Keene enters his delivery during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Barnstable huddles for a talk about defensive tactics during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard head coach Patrick Moore during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Barnstable's Braedon Costello checks the pitch on the base path during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Barnstable's Levi McNally delivers a pitch in relief during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard's Joe Medeiros sprints for third base during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Barnstable third baseman Teegan Hayden charges in to make a play on the ball during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard Ryan Heidt eyes a play at the plate as Barnstable's Will Johnson tries to beat the throw during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
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Martha's Vineyard starting pitcher Lathrop Keene delivers a pitch towards home plate during a game at Barnstable High School in Barnstable, MA on Apr. 27, 2026.
On Tuesday, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association released the first power rankings of the season for the spring high school tournaments.
The top 32-ranked schools qualify, plus any team outside of the top 32 with a record of .500 or better.
Here are where the Cape Cod teams currently rank:
Updated as of April 28 at 4 a.m.
Div. 2: Barnstable (14)
Div. 3: Falmouth (4), Nauset (27), Martha's Vineyard (34), Nantucket (51)
Div. 4: St. John Paul II (2), Dennis-Yarmouth (3), Sandwich (14), Upper Cape (21), Mashpee (32), Bourne (33), Monomoy (39), Sturgis (56)
Div. 5: Cape Tech (39)
Div. 2: Barnstable (52)
Div. 3: Nauset (33)*, Falmouth (57), Dennis-Yarmouth (60), Nantucket (68), Martha's Vineyard (72)
Div. 4: Sandwich (12), Monomoy (13), Sturgis (27), Bourne (38), Upper Cape (48), Mashpee (56)
Div. 5: Cape Tech (39)
*Indicates a team outside the top 32 with a .500 or better record.
Div. 1: Barnstable (7)
Div. 2: Barnstable (32)
Div. 3: Falmouth (12), Nauset (17), Upper Cape (26), St. John Paul II (28), Martha's Vineyard (34)*, Falmouth Academy (62)
Div. 4: Nantucket (3), Bourne/Mashpee (9), Sandwich (10), Cape Tech (20), Dennis-Yarmouth (24), Monomoy (31), Sturgis (35), Cape Cod Academy (38)
*Indicates a team outside the top 32 with a .500 or better record.
Div. 2: Barnstable (34)
Div. 3: Falmouth (14), Nauset (17), St. John Paul II (23), Cape Cod Academy (28), Martha's Vineyard (41)*, Falmouth Academy (46)*, Upper Cape (62), Cape Tech (64)
Div. 4: Sandwich (1), Nantucket (7), Mashpee (16), Dennis-Yarmouth (21), Monomoy (28), Sturgis West (31), Bourne (37), Sturgis East (38)
*Indicates a team outside the top 32 with a .500 or better record.
Div. 3: Falmouth (3), Cape Cod Academy (4), Martha's Vineyard (10), Nauset (36), St. John Paul II (37)
Div. 4: Falmouth Academy (4), Monomoy (7), Nantucket (10), Mashpee (12), Bourne (17), Sturgis West (18), Dennis-Yarmouth (31), Sandwich (35)
Div. 2: Nauset (22), Barnstable (45)
Div. 3: Martha's Vineyard (1), Monomoy (5), Falmouth (12), St. John Paul II (18), Nantucket (21), Sandwich (28), Cape Cod Academy (41)*, Dennis-Yarmouth (60)
Div. 4: Bourne (9), Sturgis East (12), Mashpee (19), Sturgis West (22),
*Indicates a team outside the top 32 with a .500 or better record.
Courtney Jacobs is the Sports Editor for the Cape Cod Times. You can contact him at cjacobs@capecodonline.com and follow him on X: @coolinwithCJ.
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This article originally appeared on Cape Cod Times: Cape & Islands: The first MIAA power rankings of the spring season
The latest MIAA power rankings provide the standings for C&I teams, reflecting their performance.
The rankings indicate which C&I team holds the top position based on their recent performances.
The first MIAA power rankings were released recently, marking the start of the ranking season.
The MIAA power rankings influence team standings and can impact playoff qualifications and seeding.
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