Waukee Northwest remains at the top of the latest Iowa high school softball state rankings, but not without a small hiccup.Intra-city rival Waukee split a doubleheader with the defending Class 5A state champion Wolves, who immediately rebounded with a win over Ankeny Centennial in a potential summer title-game preview.The split allowed the Warriors to jump into the rankings this week, as they are off to a hot start.Here is the latest edition of the High School On SI Iowa High School Softball Rankings:High School On SI Iowa Softball Top 25 - June 8, 20261. Waukee NorthwestRecord: 7-1Previous rank: No. 1The defending Class 5A state champions lost their first game of the season, splitting a doubleheader with intra-city rival Waukee. They won the first, 5-1, but were silenced in the nightcap, 4-0. However, a 6-5 victory over Ankeny Centennial the next night showed why they are the top team in the state.2. Ankeny CentennialRecord: 9-1Previous rank: No. 2In a potential Class 5A state championship preview in June, the Jaguars fell to Waukee Northwest, 6-5. They earned a big win over Cedar Rapids Kennedy, 11-0.3. Western DubuqueRecord: 6-1Previous rank: No. 5Along with a big win over Davenport Assumption, 2-0, the Bobcats also handled business vs. Waverly-Shell Rock, 5-0.4. Dallas Center-GrimesRecord: 6-1 Previous rank: No. 6In their first seven games this season, the Mustangs scored 10-plus runs four times, including a 14-1 performance at Indianola.5. CarlisleRecord: 10-1Previous rank: No. 19How about this for back-to-back nights? The Wildcats earned shutout victories over defending Class 4A state champion Pella, 12-0, and contender ADM, 7-0.6. WaukeeRecord: 7-2Previous rank: UnrankedThe Warriors split with Waukee Northwest, posting a dominating 4-0 victory. They followed that up with a big win over Urbandale and have also swept Ankeny.7. Pleasant ValleyRecord: 6-0Previous rank: No. 13These Spartans are ready to challenge anyone, reeling off five straight, including a sweep of North Scott. Pleasant Valley also handled business vs. Linn-Mar, 6-3.8. ADMRecord: 5-2Previous rank: No. 4After securing a solid 3-2 win over Norwalk, the Tigers were unable to solve Carlisle, falling, 7-0. They bounced back with a win at Van Meter.9. Linn-MarRecord: 4-1Previous rank: No. 3Do not sleep on these Lions, as they are averaging over 12 runs per game through the early portion of the season. They were topped by Pleasant Valley, 6-3.10. Dubuque Wahlert CatholicRecord: 7-1Previous rank: No. 8The Golden Eagles continue to flex their muscle, averaging almost seven runs per game.11. West Des Moines ValleyRecord: 7-2 Previous rank: No. 7Waukee Northwest snapped a five-game win streak for the Tigers, a run that included wins over Dallas Center-Grimes, Dowling Catholic and Urbandale. They did bounce right back, sweeping a doubleheader vs. Johnston.12. AlbiaRecord: 8-0Previous rank: No. 10The Lady Dees have allowed a total of three runs through eight games played this season.13. Clear Creek-AmanaRecord: 6-1Previous rank: No. 14Following a split with Benton, the Clippers earned impressive 9-5 and 10-1 wins over Center Point-Urbana in a twinbill.14. Fort DodgeRecord: 8-1Previous rank: No. 17The Dodgers are firing on all cylinders, putting up runs in bunches since a loss to Dallas Center-Grimes on the road late in May.15. WilliamsburgRecord: 10-0Previous rank: No. 18More dominating victories for the Raiders, who just continue to look like the team to beat in Class 3A.16. Bettendorf Record: 8-2Previous rank: No. 9Matching 6-4 losses to Davenport Assumption brought the Bulldogs back down a bit, but they are likely to be right back very soon with a tough schedule ahead of them.17. Southeast PolkRecord: 4-3 Previous rank: No. 11The Rams were unable to solve Ankeny Centennial, dropping a doubleheader by scores of 5-3 and 7-3.18. ClarksvilleRecord: 8-1Previous rank: No. 20The reigning Class 1A state champions have reeled off some one-sided wins as of late since a loss to Charles City.19. Sergeant Bluff-LutonRecord: 13-1Previous rank: No. 21A split with Sioux City Bishop Heelan halted a 13-game win streak to start the year for the high-scoring Warriors.20. Mount VernonRecord: 11-0Previous rank: No. 23The Mustangs are scoring over nine runs per game and allowing just over two, which translates to several easy victories.21. St. EdmondRecord: 8-0Previous rank: No. 25The four-time defending North Central Conference champions will take on two tough opponents this week in Clear Lake and Algona.22. Cedar Rapids KennedyRecord: 5-3Previous rank: UnrankedDoubleheader sweeps over Cedar Rapids Xavier and Iowa City Liberty have provided the Cougars with some nice early-season momentum.23. Logan-MagnoliaRecord: 8-0Previous rank: UnrankedIn eight games to open the year, the Panthers are winning by an average of six runs per game.24. West MononaRecord: 8-0Previous rank: UnrankedUndefeated on the year, the Spartans claimed a solid 3-0 win over Sioux City Bishop Heelan.25. Cedar Rapids PrairieRecord: 4-0Previous rank: UnrankedSweeps of Cedar Rapids Jefferson and Iowa City High were highlighted by some big-time offensive numbers.Dropped out: No. 12 North Scott; No. 15 Pella; No. 16 Iowa City Liberty; No. 22 Center Point-Urbana; No. 24 East Marshall.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow