The Times’ Rankings
Martin Henderson’s rankings and comments
| Rk | Team (Rec, Div) | Comment |
| 1 | ROYAL (28-2, SS-Div. I) | Powerful offense went 13-2 against top-25 opponents. |
| 2 | VALENCIA (29-4, SS-Div. I) | If they reach it, Jordan Taylor will start next year's championship game. |
| 3 | SAUGUS (22-5, SS-Div. I) | Good balance made the Centurions the essence of team. |
| 4 | G.G. PACIFICA (26-3-1, SS-Div. I) | No three-peat, but Weil-led Mariners spent 11 of 15 weeks at No. 1. |
| 5 | CORONA (26-3, SS-Div. I) | Outfielder Monica Montez was Mountain View League's most consistent hitter. |
| 6 | CHINO HILLS (24-7, SS-Div. II) | Mike Smith, with title in second year of varsity play, worthy of top coach award. |
| 7 | EL DORADO (24-3-1, SS-Div. II) | Designated player Christie Nieto had all-county-caliber season. |
| 8 | MILLIKAN (27-6, SS-Div. III) | Akemi Fleming's home run powered Rams to first title since 1983. |
| 9 | EL TORO (24-8, SS-Div. II) | Catcher Amanda Ford-Feitz had only one passed ball, one error all season. |
| 10 | OAKS CHRISTIAN (28-6, SS-Div. III) | Ashlee Veilleux is gone, but Taylor Schlopy returns for two more seasons. |
| 11 | ROSARY (24-8, SS-Div. I) | Royals played 19 games against opponents in the top 25, and won 11. |
| 12 | MATER DEI (23-8, SS-Div. I) | Outfielder Ashley Weber batted .435 with 28 runs and 14 RBIs. |
| 13 | CAJON (28-3, SS-Div. III) | Entire team returns, and should be showcased against elite competition. |
| 14 | DOS PUEBLOS (28-5, SS-Div. IV) | Junior Kimi Wong led charge to title with pitching, hitting. |
| 15 | RIVERSIDE POLY (21-6-1, SS-Div. I) | Bears' fortunes may have turned with shortstop Amanda Myers' injury. |
| 16 | CAMARILLO (24-6, SS-Div. I) | In region loaded with catchers, Anissa Lagos easy to overlook. |
| 17 | EL CAMINO REAL (28-6, City) | Pitcher Megan Miller ended San Pedro's five-year championship streak. |
| 18 | SAN PEDRO (29-3, City) | With frosh pitcher Taylor Petty, could reach City finals nine years in a row. |
| 19 | LOS ALAMITOS (20-11, SS-Div. I) | Inconsistent early, Griffins closed season with a 10-2 flourish. |
| 20 | ESPERANZA (17-11, SS-Div. I) | Last three losses, in extra innings, lasted a combined 40 innings. |
| 21 | PENINSULA (23-4, SS-Div. II) | For pitcher Monica Alnes, the next stop is San Diego State. |
| 22 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA (24-4, SS-Div. II) | Led by Sarah Vertelka and Vernae Sevilla, eight starters return. |
| 23 | THOUSAND OAKS (17-9, SS-Div. I) | Season might have been different if not for injuries undercutting chances. |
| 24 | LAGUNA HILLS (21-8-2, SS-Div. I) | Rosey Neil's homer upset Pacifica, but there was no magic against Saugus. |
| 25 | VALLEY VIEW (16-11, SS-Div. I) | After a 7-9 start, won seven times against last nine ranked opponents. |
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