THE TOP 10

BASEBALL

1. LA PUENTE BISHOP AMAT: 11-1

* Lancers begin play in Irvine tournament on Saturday.

2. NEWHALL HART: 12-0

* Indians on spring break until April 14 against Canyon.

3. LA QUINTA WESTMINSTER: 13-0

* Catcher Gerald Laird has powered Aztecs to one of best starts in state.

4. CHATSWORTH: 11-1

* Chancellors lost to Granada Hills Kennedy, but tops in City Section.

5. SANTA ANA MATER DEI: 10-1

* Monarchs in ARCO national tournament in Orange County on Monday.

6. WEST TORRANCE: 10-0-1

* Warriors helped Coach Harry Jenkins reach 500 victories.

7. THOUSAND OAKS: 10-1-1

* Lancers resume Marmonte League schedule April 15 against Simi Valley.

8. CORONA: 11-1

* Panthers competing in Riverside Poly tournament through Saturday.

9. ANAHEIM SERVITE: 9-1

* Friars begin play in Irvine tournament on Saturday.

10. SANTA MARGARITA: 9-2

* Eagles in ARCO national tournament in Orange County on Monday.

Others receiving consideration: San Gabriel, El Segundo, Palm Desert.

SOFTBALL

1. SANTA ANA FOOTHILL: 11-1

* Shortstop Jaime Clark has Lancers off to one of best starts in the state.

2. SANTA ANA MATER DEI: 10-2

* Tia Bollinger and Marissa Young have not allowed an earned run.

3. SANTA MARIA RIGHETTI: 6-1

* Pitcher Jocelyn Forest is chasing state strikeout record again.

4. GARDEN GROVE PACIFICA: 9-1

* Amanda Freed has pitched five shutouts for the Mariners.

5. CAMARILLO: 6-0

* Pitchers Cindy Ball and Kathryn Nevard have Scorpions rolling.

6. IRVINE WOODBRIDGE: 13-3-1

* Natasha Watley is batting .557 and has scored 20 runs.

7. SIMI VALLEY: 7-1

* Lori Tande and Brittney Green pitch Pioneers to Marmonte League lead.

8. DIAMOND BAR: 11-1

* Brahmas are top team in San Gabriel Valley and Sierra League.

9. CORONA: 14-1

* Panthers dominating early in Mountain View League race.

10. SANTA FE SPRINGS ST. PAUL: 10-0

* Del Rey League favorite has been dominant in early part of schedule.

Others receiving consideration: Glendora St. Lucy’s, Santa Margarita, La Habra