OUT AT THIRD? Westminster defeated Ocean View 15-10 (HBUHSD photo).

As the basketball playoffs wind up, attention is turning to baseball and softball. No one’s in league play yet and even tournaments aren’t in full swing.

But here’s a too-early “ranking” of the top teams so far based strictly on won-loss records (not including Friday results).

In softball, nationally-ranked Pacifica (3-0) has to be considered the top team, but two other schools have unbeaten teams. Los Amigos (4-0) have not only won the most games, but also outscored opponents 42-9 over that span.

Huntington Beach is 3-0, Marina is 3-1 and Westminster 3-2.

In baseball, this is a toughie because the team that probably belongs at the top is the Huntington Beach Oilers. The orange-and-black haven’t started their season and yet are ranked number three in the nation.

They’ll start next Wednesday against Harvard-Westlake, ranked 12th in the U.S.
So, we’ll give them the benefit of the doubt. The only other unbeaten team is Rancho Alamitos at 3-0. Marina is 3-1, Orange 3-1-1. Estancia, Edison and Bolsa Grande are all 2-1.

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