LAKE CHARLES – The Barbe softball squad entered the weekly MaxPreps national rankings Tuesday afternoon as the No. 25 in the country.

The Lady Bucs (23-1) are currently in the midst of a 20-game winning streak that dates back to February 27. Along the way, Barbe has toppled some the top-ranked teams in the state including West Monroe, North DeSoto and Sam Houston.

MaxPreps highlighted the Lady Bucs ascension into the Top 25 national rankings by highlighting their effort on the field. The national media outlet also showcased junior Nyjah Fontenot, an Arkansas commit who is batting .542, on the year as well pitcher Halie Pappion’s 10-0 perfect record in the circle

Barbe is currently ranked as the No. 2 team in the GeauxPreps.com Class 5A Power Ratings.

MaxPreps Top 25 Softball Rankings – March 30, 2021

RankTeamRecord
1.Leander (TX)24-0
2.Lakewood Ranch (FL)12-1
3.Los Alamitos (CA)5-0
4.Marist (IL)0-0
5.Park Vista (FL)12-0
6.Norco (CA)3-1
7.Hewitt-Trussville (AL)18-1-1
8.Trenton (FL)9-0
9.Eastern Alamance (NC)3-0
10.Crown Point (IN)0-0
11.Westlake (CA)2-0
12.Spring-Ford (PA)0-0
13.Gahr (CA)0-0
14.Saugus (CA)0-0
15.Warren (TX)14-0
16.Barbers Hill (TX)21-2
17.Sickles (FL)12-0
18.Lake Creek (TX)23-0
19.Bob Jones (AL)10-1
20.O’Connor (AZ)3-1
21.Glen Allen (VA)0-0
22.Crescenta Valley (CA)0-0
23.Chino Hills (CA)1-2
24.Fairhope (AL)16-1
25.Barbe (LA)23-1