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NYC softball power rankings (4/10)

NYC softball power rankings (4/10)
Sophomore pitcher Cheyenne Tatesure on the mound

Credit Denver Louis

NYC top 15 softball teams

RANK TEAM REC LW COMMENTS
1 Tottenville 6-0 1

The Pirates opened a huge week with a huge win, shutting out No. 6 Madison, 3-0 Monday. Cheryl Lopez allowed two hits and stuck out 12. Next: No. 13 McKee/Staten Island Tech (Thursday, 4 p.m.)

2 Archbishop Molloy 3-1 2

Victoria Goldbach struck out 11 and drove in three, while Taylor Moss homered twice for the Stanners in a 17-2 win over Christ the King Monday. Next: No. 10 Fontbonne Hall (Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.)

3 St. Joseph by the Sea 2-0 3

Jackie Cautela struck out four in a complete-game three-hitter and also had an RBI single in a 2-0 non-league win over Bishop Ahr (NJ). Next: Notre Dame Academy (Tuesday, Noon)

4 St. Francis Prep 3-1 4

Nicole Lomangino struck out 14 and belted a two-run home run to lead the Terriers over Fontbonne Hall, 4-1, Monday afternoon. Next: No. 8 Mary Louis (Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.)

5 James Madison 6-0 5

The Lady Knights beat New Utrecht, 12-1, in a game broadcast on MSG Varsity. Madison will be back in front of the cameras for a PSAL championship rematch with Tottenville Monday. Next: @ No. 1 Tottenville (April 16, 4 p.m.)

6 Moore Catholic 1-0 6

The Mavericks were idle this week after opening the season with a 10-2 win against St. John Villa. After facing Notre Dame, Moore is home for rival St. Joseph by the Sea Sunday. Next: Notre Dame Academy (Thursday, 4 p.m.)

7 Construction 5-0 7

Construction has easily defeated its division foes, but now takes a big step up in competition with games against Francis Lewis and Tottenville coming up. Next: @ No. 9 Francis Lewis (April 17, 4:30 p.m.)

 

8 Mary Louis 2-2 8

Alyssa Paolicelli went 3-for-5 with three runs scored and a two-run single to pace the Hilltoppers to a 9-8 victory against Fontbonne Hall. Next: @ No. 4 St. Francis Prep (Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.)

 

9 Francis Lewis 6-1 9

The Patriots rebounded from their first PSAL loss, 6-1 to Bayside, to defeat Townsend Harris, 12-1. Next up is Queens foe Construction and Brooklyn powerhouse Madison. Next: No. 7 Construction (April 17, 4:30 p.m.)

 

10 Fontbonne Hall 2-2 11

Nicolette Trapani struck out seven and tossed four no-hit innings in a 4-1 loss to St. Francis Prep. The Bonnies next face a hungry Archbishop Molloy squad. Next: @ Archbishop Molloy (Wednesday, 3:45 p.m.)

 

11 Preston 2-0 12

Coach Rachel Mazza continues to challenge the Panthers with tough non-league games, from St. Joseph by the Sea to Mary Louis to a scrimmage with Tottenville. Next: @ Sacred Heart (April 17, 4:15 p.m.)

 

12 Susan Wagner 5-0 13

The Falcons are tied with Tottenville atop the PSAL Staten Island A division standings, but survived a scare by beating New Dorp, 19-12. Next: Clinton (April 16, 4 p.m.)

 

13 McKee/Staten Island Tech 4-1 14

MSIT defeated Petrides, 4-0, on March 27 and is hoping for a similar result Thursday before heading to Central Park to meet Environmental Studies in Central Park on April 17. Next: Petrides (Thursday, 11 a.m.)

 

14 Poly Prep 1-0 10

The six-time defending NYSAISAA champions got their season off on the right foot, beating Riverdale by a touchdown, 14-7, last week. Next: Fieldston (Friday, 4:30 p.m.)

 

15 Bayside 6-1 NR

After an upset loss to neighborhood rival Cardozo to open the season, the Commodores have reeled off six straight wins, including a 6-1 defeat of Francis Lewis. Next: @ Newtown (April 17, 4:30 p.m.)

 

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