Postseason action has begun for 15 teams in this week’s Top 25 high school softball rankings.

In Louisiana, No. 13 Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport) is gearing up for the Division III Select semifinals this Friday, with the championship matchup scheduled for Saturday.

Meanwhile, in Texas, top-ranked Melissa has exceeded 100 combined home runs as a team during a compelling start to the postseason, sweeping its series with scores of 13-1 and 12-1. The Cardinals hit five home runs in the opening game and added three in the second. Kennedy Bradley is leading the pack this season with 21 home runs, followed by Finlee Williams with 16 and both Caigan Crabtree and Hutton Adrian with 15 each.

In Alabama, Central (Phenix City) joins Thompson (Alabaster) as Top 25 squads taking on the state’s fiercely competitive Class 7A playoff bracket — considered one of the toughest postseason roads in the nation. Central has an impressive 27-game winning streak, anchored by Mississippi State commit Allyson Supan in the circle and Alabama commit Gerritt Griggs at the plate.

Arizona’s playoffs kick off this week, and Desert Mountain (Scottsdale) is riding a wave of momentum in pursuit of a third consecutive state title. The Wolves are currently on a 22-game winning streak, powered by Northwestern University commit Lilly Goodwin, who has recorded 248 strikeouts over 103 innings.

Top 25 High School Softball Rankings: Apr. 28

1. Melissa (Texas)
Record: 31-0 | Last week: 1
The Cardinals will face Wakeland in area play starting Friday.

2. Summerville (S.C.)
Record: 24-0 | Last week: 2
The Green Wave have accumulated 220 runs this season while conceding only 18.

3. Orange Beach (Ala.)
Record: 39-2 | Last week: 3
M.K. McMullan struck out 10 and Jayde Palmer hit a home run as the Makos completed 4A area play with a dominant 15-0 win over Satsuma.

4. Katy (Texas)
Record: 34-1 | Last week: 4
Following a crucial 3-2 win over No. 10 Barbers Hill to end the regular season, the Tigers breezed through bi-district play and will now take on Cy-Fair next in Class 6A Division 1 playoffs.

5. Norco (Calif.)
Record: 23-2 | Last week: 5
The Cougars racked up 18 hits and 16 runs in their victory against Corona Centennial on Thursday.

6. Lake Creek (Montgomery, Texas)
Record: 29-0 | Last week: 6
Chesney Davis and Madalyn Davis combined for powerful hits to aid the Lions in advancing in the Class 5A Division 2 playoffs.

7. Doral Academy (Doral, Fla.)
Record: 25-1 | Last week: 7
Anabela Abdullah hit a triple and a home run as the Firebirds overcame Dr. Krop 15-0 to kick off Class 6A postseason play.

8. Coahoma (Texas)
Record: 27-0 | Last week: 8
Hannah Wells notched two home runs while Kaedyn Lee, Addi Hart, and Blakeley Rodgers also contributed home runs in a 16-0 playoff win.

9. Orange Lutheran (Orange, Calif.)
Record: 20-3 | Last week: 9
The Lancers will return to the field Tuesday against JSerra Catholic.

10. Barbers Hill (Mt. Belvieu, Texas)
Record: 29-3 | Last week: 10
Aybrie Corona drove in Lainey Maricle with a double in the fifth inning, securing a 2-1 victory over La Porte to advance to second-round playoff action.

11. Montverde Academy (Montverde, Fla.)
Record: 23-2 | Last week: 11
The Eagles will kick off Class 2A postseason play on Tuesday.

12. Rosary Academy (Fullerton, Calif.)
Record: 22-2-1 | Last week: 12
Senior Gianna Serrano contributed two hits and an RBI that propelled the Royals to a 5-1 victory over Woodbridge on Thursday.

13. Calvary Baptist Academy (Shreveport, La.)
Record: 35-1 | Last week: 13
Eighth-grader Brynn Robinson had three hits, and Kynzee Anderson smashed a home run as the Cavaliers triumphed 15-0 in the quarterfinals.

14. Catawba Ridge (Fort Mill, S.C.)
Record: 22-0 | Last week: 14
Aloni Hogan and Jaidyn Harris delivered pivotal RBI hits in the ninth inning as the Copperheads edged South Florence 6-4 in extra innings on Monday.

15. Thompson (Alabaster, Ala.)
Record: 39-4 | Last week: 15
Blakely Davis and Morgan Adolphus each recorded four RBIs as the Warriors went undefeated in the 7A Area 5 tournament.

16. Neshannock (New Castle, Pa.)
Record: 13-0 | Last week: 16
Payton Newman and Gabby Quinn both hit home runs during a 17-0 victory on Monday.

17. Calvary Christian (Clearwater, Fla.)
Record: 23-1 | Last week: 17
The Warriors will commence 2A postseason play on Tuesday against Lakewood.

18. Curry (Jasper, Ala.)
Record: 46-3 | Last week: 18
Skiely Perry dominated on the mound with 11 strikeouts and only two hits allowed as the Yellowjackets shut out Hamilton 7-0 on Monday.

19. Del Oro (Loomis, Calif.)
Record: 22-1 | Last week: 22
The Golden Eagles are riding an 11-game winning streak, securing significant victories over No. 33 Oak Ridge and No. 37 Destiny Christian Academy.

20. Bishop O’Connell (Arlington, Va.)
Record: 11-0 | Last week: 20
Following a break, the Knights are ready to face Paul VI at home on Tuesday.

21. Lincoln-Way Central (New Lenox, Ill.)
Record: 16-1 | Last week: 21
Jaimee Bolduc launched a home run, and Lisabella Dimitrijevici notched 17 strikeouts as the Knights triumphed over Lemont 5-0.

22. La Salle Academy (Providence, R.I.)
Record: 12-0 | Last week: 24
Phoenyx Silva homered, and Lily Roumelis collected two RBIs during a 6-1 win against Newtown on Sunday.

23. Hernando (Miss.)
Record: 29-1 | Last week: 25
The Tigers swept a two-game series against Tupelo and are set for second-round 7A playoff action against Lewisburg.

24. Central (Phenix City, Ala.)
Record: 42-3 | Last week: 27
Sophomore Khloe Broadwater has hit nine home runs this season while also boasting 51 RBIs.

25. Desert Mountain (Scottsdale, Ariz.)
Record: 25-1-1 | Last week: 28
Grand Canyon commit McKinsey Beyer has hit five home runs and is batting close to .500.

Next 25

26. Kingwood (Texas)
27. Kenosha Bradford (Kenosha, Wis.)
28. Marist (Chicago, Ill.)
29. Saint Francis (Mountain View, Calif.)
30. Forney (Texas)
31. Pace (Fla.)
32. Hempfield Area (Greensburg, Pa.)
33. Oak Ridge (El Dorado Hills, Calif.)
34. Sam Houston (Lake Charles, La.)
35. West Vigo (West Terre Haute, Ind.)
36. Centennial (Las Cruces, N.M.)
37. Destiny Christian Academy (Sacramento, Calif.)
38. Gaylord (Mich.)
39. Palo Verde (Las Vegas, Nev.)
40. North DeSoto (Stonewall, La.)
41. Central (Fresno, Calif.)
42. George County (Lucedale, Miss.)
43. Springville (Ala.)
44. Walsh Jesuit (Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio)
45. Bentonville (Ark.)
46. Etiwanda (Calif.)
47. Coral Springs Charter (Coral Springs, Fla.)
48. Rocklin (Calif.)
49. South Warren (Bowling Green, Ky.)
50. St. John-Vianney (Holmdel, N.J.)