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Three new No. 1s in latest Michigan high school softball rankings
TL;DR
The latest Michigan high school softball rankings feature three new No. 1 teams. Gaylord softball achieved two victories in a doubleheader against Kalkaska.
Key points
- Three new No. 1 teams in Michigan high school softball rankings
- Gaylord softball hosted Kalkaska for a doubleheader
- Gaylord won both games in the doubleheader
- The games took place on May 8
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
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Gaylord softball hosted a doubleheader with Kalkaska on Friday, May 8, the Blue Devils picking up two non-conference victories.
The Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association (MHSSCA) released its latest set of rankings on Tuesday, May 13, with changes coming at the top of the top three divisions.
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Hudsonville (Division 1), Stevensville Lakeshore (D2) and Evart (D3) all jumped into the No. 1-ranked spot in their respective divisions this week, while the previous No. 1 teams (Saline, Paw Paw, Ravenna) dropped to as low as No. 5 in the new release.
A few new teams made it into the top ten this week, including Reeths Puffer (D1), Dowagaic (D2), Essexville Garber (D2), Lansing Catholic (D3), Gladstone (D3) and Gobles (D4).
Check out the full May 12 Michigan high school softball rankings release.
Division 1
Hudsonville is now the No. 1 ranked team in Division 1 in the latest Michigan high school softball rankings.
- Hudsonville
- Anchor Bay
- Northville
- Saline
- Traverse City Central
- Grand Haven
- Walled Lake Northern
- Salem
- Grand Blanc
- Reeths Puffer
HM: Byron Center, Farmington, Fenton, Grand Ledge, Grosse Pointe South, Lakeland, Lowell, Wyandotte
Division 2
- Stevensville Lakeshore
- Coldwater
- Clio
- Paw-Paw
- Carleton Airport
- Hudsonville Unity Christian
- Frankenmuth
- Swan Valley
- Dowagiac
- Essexville Garber
HM: Armada, Escanaba, Linden, Lutheran North, Orchard Lake St. Marys, Owosso, Petoskey, St. Clair, Tecumseh, Three Rivers
Division 3
Evart is now the No. 1 ranked team in D3 in the latest Michigan High School Softball rankings.
- Evart
- Brooklyn Columbia Central
- Grass Lake
- Clinton
- Ravenna
- Laingsburg
- Jackson Lumen Christi
- Morley Stanwood
- Lansing Catholic
- Gladstone
HM: Buchanan, Coloma, Hanover Horton, Kingsley, Millington, Ottawa Lake Whiteford, Pinconning
Division 4
Johannesburg-Lewiston softball stays at No. 10 in D4 in the latest Michigan High School Softball rankings.
- Mendon
- Hillman
- USA
- Mt Pleasant Sacred Heart
- Bellaire
- Beal City
- St Louis
- Fowler
- Brown City
- Johannesburg Lewiston
- Gobles (T-10)
HM: Frankfort, Holton, Lake Linden Hubbell, Maple City Glen Lake, Rogers City
Contact GHT Sports Editor Dylan Jespersen at Djespersen@gaylordheraldtimes.com. Follow him on X, formerly known as Twitter, @dylanjespersen, and Instagram, @dylanjespersen
This article originally appeared on The Petoskey News-Review: New top-ranked teams highlight Michigan high school softball rankings
Q&A
Which teams are the new No. 1s in Michigan high school softball rankings?
The latest rankings have not specified the names of the new No. 1 teams.
What were the results of the Gaylord vs. Kalkaska softball games?
Gaylord softball won both games in the doubleheader against Kalkaska.
When did Gaylord softball play against Kalkaska?
Gaylord softball hosted the doubleheader against Kalkaska on Friday, May 8.
What is the significance of the new rankings in Michigan high school softball?
The new rankings highlight the top-performing teams in Michigan high school softball, impacting playoff seeding and team recognition.