Top 25 Florida softball rankings: Bartow, Pace start off No. 1-2 in first 2024 rankings

Bartow defeated Pace last year for the Class 6A state championship to conclude the 2023 campaign. Now the Yellow Jackets are gunning for another title. 

Having LSU signee Jayden Heavener pitching for you always makes things a little easier. The Patriots have scored 30 runs and only yielding four. 

The Bulls are coming off winning the Class 5A state championship last season and they opened up the season with a 6-3 win over Palmetto.

Anytime you've got a pitcher like senior Yessenia Lopez, you've got a chance to win on any given night. 

Bats have come alive in the first couple of games for Lake Brantley as they've piled up 22 runs in wins over Ocoee and University. 

Another South Florida team that features one of the top pitchers in the state is the Panthers. Junior hurler Sophia Bertorelli will take this club to another 20-plus win campaign. 

Yeah, the Panthers may have lost in the state championship last year in 7A, but they're red hot to start the season. Plant has notched wins over Gaither, Newsome and Riverview. 

You've got to like what the Wolverines have done early on this season. Victories over Clearwater Calvary Christian and Montverde Academy definitely were impressive. 

I mean, the Eagles only loss of the season so far has come against the team just ahead of them. A 2-1 decision to Windermere leaves the Eagles right there with anyone. 

Another team that lost to Windermere this season and rounds out the top 10 here are the Warriors. With junior Morgen Talley leading the way, Calvary has a chance to win another Class 3A state crown. 

Whoa, slow down the Stingrays. A season opening 11-5 victory over Steinbrenner to start the season definitely opened a lot of eyes up. 

The Lions have looked good through three tough games so far. Inspiration Academy have knocked off Berkeley Prep, Sarasota and Venice. 

Having Notre Dame signee Kaia Cortes back in the fold makes this team a contender. Cortes has already driven in 10 runs through five games. 

This Wellington bunch is showing a ton of potential in making a lot of noise again this season in Class 7A. Early victories over Centennial, Oxbridge Academy and Palm Beach Central have this club playing as good as anyone. 

Scoring runs has been no issue whatsoever for the Royal Knights as they've piled up 44 runs and allowed zero in wins over Wesley Chapel Cypress Creek, Gulf and Hudson. 

The Bulldogs have looked impressive, but having senior Jasmine Francik on the mound every game helps. The FSU signee is 3-0 with a 0.00 earned run average and 51 strikeouts. 

Coming off a nice season in 2023, the Christians have notched wins over Bolles and Flagler Palm Coast to start the campaign. 

Nothing short of winning it all in Class 5A is on the minds of everyone at Deltona. The club has won three games by 15 or more runs. 

Four games and four shutouts. Hard to not see that this Indians team won't be in the mix once again in Class 3A. 

Whenever the Eagles have taken the field this season, they've dominated. East Lake has won three games by a combined 38-0. 

Reaching the state championship in Class 4A last season and falling short looks to have motivated this War Eagles bunch. 

Finishing as the state runner-up a season ago in Class 2A, the Sentinels have looked solid in victories over Barron Collier and Southwest Florida Christian. 

Senior pitcher Keala Hollenkamp remains one of the best pitchers in Tampa Bay and has the Jaguars off to a undefeated start. 

The Rams have had some close calls, but they're answering the bell against all competition. Wins over Braden River, Palmetto and Venice makes this team one on the rise. 

The Warriors will be a team to watch as they opened up the season in impressive fashion. Back to back wins over state semifinalist Key West from a season ago has the team trending up.