Despite first loss, Bulldogs stay atop coaches poll
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Despite their first loss of the season, the No. 1 San Mateo Bulldogs remain atop the California Community College Fastpitch Coaches’ Association Coaches’ Poll on Tuesday, April 14.
No. 8 Hartnell bested the Bulldogs as 3CFCA Pitcher of the Week Mikayla Sanchez tossed a complete game, allowing just one earned run while striking out five. The right hander let up just five base runners while a two-run homer was enough offense for the Panthers.
After their resurgence a week ago, the Vikings of No. 6 Long Beach City extended their winning streak to 11, most recently beating Cerritos earlier today (following the poll’s vote). The Vikings high-powered offense is second in the state in batting average and has scored eight runs in each game played in April – three of which against top 10 teams in the state.
Other notable mentions include six of the south’s teams earning nods into the top 10. Led by the Pacific and South Coast conferences, five of the state’s ten best teams come from those conferences.
MATCHUPS TO WATCH
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No. 10 Mt. SAC at No. 4 Cerritos – Thurs, April 16
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No. 17 AVC at No. 18 Citrus – Thurs, April 16
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No. 8 Hartnell at No. 3 West Valley – Thurs, April 16
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No. 19 Folsom Lake at No. 12 Sierra – Sat, April 18
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No. 9 Cypress at No. 10 Mt. SAC – Sat, April 18
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3CFCA State Rankings (Week 12 – April 14, 2026) |
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Rank |
Team |
Mascot |
Previous Ranking |
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1 |
College of San Mateo |
Bulldogs |
1 |
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2 |
Palomar College |
Comets |
2 |
|
3 |
West Valley College |
Vikings |
3 |
|
4 |
Cerritos College |
Falcons |
4 |
|
5 |
Long Beach City |
Vikings |
7 |
|
6 |
San Joaquin Delta College |
Mustangs |
9 |
|
7 |
San Diego Mesa College |
Olympians |
10 |
|
8 |
Hartnell College |
Panthers |
11 |
|
9 |
Cypress College |
Chargers |
13 |
|
10 |
Mt. San Antonio College |
Mounties |
12 |
|
11 |
College of the Sequoias |
Giants |
5 |
|
12 |
Sierra College |
Wolverines |
6 |
|
13 |
Saddleback College |
Bobcats |
NR |
|
14 |
Fullerton College |
Hornets |
8 |
|
15 |
Cabrillo College |
Seahawks |
15 |
|
16 |
Fresno City College |
Rams |
20 |
|
17 |
Antelope Valley College |
Marauders |
14 |
|
18 |
Citrus College |
Owls |
16 |
|
19 |
Folsom Lake College |
Falcons |
17 |
|
20 |
Feather River College |
Golden Eagles |
NR |
Dropped out: El Camino (18), Cosumnes River (19)
Previous Rankings
Week Three (February 10, 2026)
Preseason Poll (January 22, 2026)
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