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“Our pitchers have been dominant in the circle,” Coach Lindsay Burns said. “And then our offense is backing them up out there.”
Undefeated Bishop O’Connell has sustained its consistent dominance among private schools and is poised to defend its Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association titles.
1. Damascus (15-0) Last ranked: 4
The Swarmin’ Hornets will have a major test against undefeated Sherwood on Thursday, just days before the postseason gets underway.
2. O’Connell (12-0) LR: 2
Led in the pitching circle by Oklahoma State commit Katie Kutz, the Knights have shut out nine opponents.
The defending Maryland 4A champion has won all but two of its games by at least four runs.
The Warhawks have tallied 15 or more runs in four of their wins.
5. Woodgrove (12-1) LR: 9
With a deep roster and plenty of talent at the plate, the Wolverines have posted quality wins over Tuscarora and Stone Bridge.
6. Potomac School (10-1) LR: 6
The Panthers have rattled off 10 straight wins, including a 7-0 victory over defending D.C. State Athletic Association champion Maret.
7. Clarksburg (11-1) LR: Not ranked
The Coyotes’ only loss came against No. 1 Damascus, 4-0.
The Frogs scored a season-high 17 runs in their win over National Cathedral last week.
9. Osbourn Park (13-3) LR: NR
The Yellow Jackets beat No. 10 Tuscarora in a nine-inning thriller, 3-2, on April 19.
10. Tuscarora (12-2) LR: 7
The Huskies have won each of their past three games by 10 or more runs.
On the bubble: Briar Woods, Good Counsel, Riverside, St. John’s
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