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St. John Bosco Tops CIF Baseball Rankings; Alonso Ravens Lead Flag Football

4/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

St. John Bosco leads the CIF Southern Section 2026 High School Baseball Top 25 Rankings, released April 6, 2026, after defeating Orange Lutheran.
Orange Lutheran, Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks, and Corona are among the other top teams.
In girls flag football, the Alonso Ravens from Florida remain the national top with an 11-0 record, featuring Gabby Werr and Makena Cook from Orange Lutheran.

History

Historical Context

Title IX, enacted in 1972, transformed women's sports by prohibiting gender discrimination in federally funded education programs. This legislation significantly increased female athlete participation, exemplified by the Alonso Ravens' 11-0 record in girls flag football. The competitive environment fostered by Title IX continues to influence high school athletics, as seen in the success of teams like St. John Bosco and Orange Lutheran today.

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Story summary

St. John Bosco leads the CIF Southern Section 2026 High School Baseball Top 25 Rankings, released April 6, 2026, after defeating Orange Lutheran.
Orange Lutheran, Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks, and Corona are among the other top teams.
In girls flag football, the Alonso Ravens from Florida remain the national top with an 11-0 record, featuring Gabby Werr and Makena Cook from Orange Lutheran.

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