Highlanders remain #1 in NJCAA poll

The McLennan Highlanders are continuing to hold the top spot in the NJCAA Division I Softball Rankings. McLennan has an overall record of 38-0 and are 16-0 in conference play.

Northwest Florida State remained at #2 with a 34-2 record, and Florida Southwestern State stayed at #3 with a 30-4 record. Indian River State (Florida) and Walters State (Tennessee) moved up one spot each to #4  and #5, respectively, with records of 29-4 and 23-3. Temple (Texas), the previous #4 with a record of 32-8, dropped two spots to #6 after a four-game conference game sweep by McLennan.

Other Texas teams ranked: Grayson, up two spots to #7, 22-7; Paris, up three spots to #8, 29-5; Galveston, up one spot to #12, 26-7; and Trinity Valley, remaining at #15, 27-9. San Jacinto, and North Central are receiving votes.

McLennan, Temple, Grayson and North Central all compete in the North Texas Junior College Athletic Conference. McLennan continues conference play Wednesday, hosting Cisco for a 4 p.m. doubleheader.