SBLive Florida Baseball Rankings: IMG Academy maintains No. 1 spot

The Ascenders won their two games last week by a combined score of 27-1

Here are SBLive's statewide high school baseball rankings, which span all classifications. SBLive’s Florida baseball rankings are compiled by Ross Van De Griek and will be released weekly during the 2022 season.

SBLIVE FLORIDA BASEBALL RANKINGS

April 3, 2022

1. IMG Academy (14-1)

Previous Rank: 1

Last Week: Defeated Pelham (AL) 11-0, Defeated Sarasota Riverview 16-1

This Week: vs Sunshine State Elite Academy (Wed.), vs Sarasota Riverview (Thu.)

The Ascenders remain at the top of the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the third consecutive week.

2. Stoneman Douglas (12-2)

Previous Rank: 3

Last Week: Defeated Westminster Christian 12-0, Defeated Columbus (Miami) 8-1

This Week: vs Conley (NC) (Wed.), vs TBD (Thu.), vs TBD (Fri.), vs TBD (Sat.)

The Eagles will be heading up to Cary, North Carolina this week to compete at the National High School Invitational.

3. St. John’s Country Day (10-1)

Previous Rank: 6

Last Week: Defeated Trinity Christian Academy (Jacksonville) 4-1

This Week: vs Servite (CA) (Wed.), vs TBD (Thu.), vs TBD (Fri.), vs TBD (Sat.)

The Spartans will also be heading up to Cary, North Carolina to compete at the National High School Invitational.

4. Berkeley Prep (15-0)

Previous Rank: 4

Last Week: Defeated Tampa Prep 5-2, Defeated St. Ignatius (OH) 9-0

This Week: vs Brooks-DeBartolo (Tues.), at St. Petersburg Catholic (Thu.), vs Steinbrenner (Fri.)

The Buccaneers remain at No. 4 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball poll, following a 2-0 week.

5. The First Academy (Orlando) (14-1)

Previous Rank: 2

Last Week: Defeated Trinity Catholic 10-2, Lost to Bishop Moore 7-4, Defeated Lake Minneola 8-0

This Week: vs Basic (NV) (Wed.), vs TBD (Thu.), vs TBD (Fri.), vs TBD (Sat.)

The Royals had their 34-game winning streak snapped last week.

6. Taravella (11-2)

Previous Rank: 8

Last Week: Defeated Wellington 5-2, Defeated Pembroke Pines Charter 10-0

This Week: at Western (Tues.), vs Miami Springs (Wed.), at Coral Glades (Fri.)

The Trojans move up two spots to No. 6 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

7. American Heritage (Plantation) (12-2)

Previous Rank: 10

Last Week: Defeated Benjamin 7-2, Defeated Doral Academy 11-1

This Week: vs Keys Gate (Tues.), at Chaminade-Madonna (Wed.), at Archbishop McCarthy (Thu.)

The Patriots move up three spots to No. 7 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings. The Patriots have also won nine straight games coming into the week.

8. Calvary Christian (Clearwater) (13-1)

Previous Rank: 5

Last Week: Defeated St. Ignatius (OH) 6-0, Lost to Jesuit 5-4 (8 innings)

This Week: at Tampa Prep (Tues.), at Dunedin (Wed.), at Clearwater Central Catholic (Thu.), vs St. Pius Catholic (GA) (Fri.)

The Warriors had their 13-game winning streak snapped last week in their extra-inning loss to Jesuit.

9. Pace (11-2)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Escambia 7-2, Defeated Tate 5-2

This Week: vs Creekview (GA) (Tues.), at Crestview (Thu.), at Daphne (AL) (Sat.)

The Patriots return to the SBLive Florida baseball rankings, checking in at No. 9

10. Mitchell (11-2)

Previous Rank: 11

Last Week: Defeated Wharton 3-0

This Week: vs Wiregrass Ranch (Mon.), at Wiregrass Ranch (Tues.), vs Tate (Thu.)

The Mustangs have won seven consecutive games entering this week.

11. Jupiter (11-3)

Previous Rank: 7

Last Week: Defeated Dwyer 3-1, Lost to Palm Beach Gardens 4-3, Lost to Palm Beach Central 13-12

This Week: at Centennial (Tues.), at Fort Pierce Central (Wed.), at Dwyer (Thu.)

The Warriors look to snap a two-game losing streak, as they kick off a stretch of three games in three days.

12. Mater Lakes Academy (13-3)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Miami Christian 8-5, Defeated iMater Charter 10-4

This Week: at Doral Academy (Tues.), vs Sagemont (Thu.)

The Bears enter the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season.

13. Melbourne (13-1)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Satellite 12-0, Defeated Eau Gallie 9-6, Defeated Heritage (Palm Bay) 12-1

This Week: vs Palm Bay (Mon.), vs Bethlehem Christian Academy (GA) (Tues.), vs Satellite (Wed.)

The Bulldogs have entered the SBLive Florida baseball rankings for the first time this season.

14. Pensacola Catholic (10-4)

Previous Rank: Not Ranked

Last Week: Defeated Gulf Shores (AL) 9-7, Defeated Marianna 5-4

This Week: vs Mosley (Tues.), vs Owensboro Catholic (KY) (Wed.), vs Lincoln (Tallahassee) (Fri.)

The Crusaders have won four straight games and are No. 14 in this week’s SBLive Florida baseball rankings.

15. Tate (12-2)

Previous Rank: 13

Last Week: Defeated West Florida 15-0, Lost to Pace 5-2

This Week: at Mitchell (Thu.), at Wiregrass Ranch (Fri.)

The Aggies make their way to the Tampa Bay area this week to take on two talented teams. The Aggies look to get back on the winning side, after their six-game winning streak was snapped in their last game.

On The Bubble: Apopka, Bartram Trail, Bishop Moore, Bolles (Jacksonville), Columbus (Miami), Columbia (Lake City), Dunedin, East Lake, Forest (Ocala), Fort Myers, George Jenkins, Jensen Beach, Jesuit (Tampa), Leon (Tallahassee), Melbourne Central Catholic, Miami Christian, Naples, Park Vista, Providence School (Jacksonville), Sandalwood (Jacksonville), Sickles, Wiregrass Ranch