While several schools wrap up regular season play, postseason action is here for others in Iowa high school softball this week.That means it is win-or-go-home situations on the diamond, with all roads leading to Rogers Park in Fort Dodge, Iowa.Sitting at the top of the state rankings is still Waukee Northwest, as they concluded June with sweeps over Des Moines Roosevelt and Urbandale, which led into a win over Ankeny to begin July.The defending Class 5A state champion Wolves and Ankeny Centennial appear to be on a collision course for the title later this summer, as they have held the No. 1 and No. 2 spots throughout the season.Here is the latest edition of the High School On SI Iowa High School Softball Rankings:High School On SI Iowa Softball Top 25 - July 6, 20261. Waukee NorthwestRecord: 32-3Previous rank: No. 1The reigning Class 5A champions have won five in a row, allowing just four total runs in those games. On the year, Waukee Northwest is allowing under two runs per game against one of the toughest schedules in the state.2. Ankeny CentennialRecord: 32-2Previous rank: No. 2Jordyn Kennedy, Mady Ott and company already have the state’s single-season team home run record, but they want more. The Jaguars showed they are capable of doing it, splitting with Waukee Northwest after losing a single-game earlier this year to the Wolves.3. ADMRecord: 29-4Previous rank: No. 5A dozen straight wins includes 10 games where the Tigers allowed zero or no runs, highlighted by a win over North Polk. ADM will take on Southeast Polk to conclude the regular season before seeking a Class 4A state tournament bid.4. West Des Moines ValleyRecord: 26-7Previous rank: No. 3The Tigers are not going anywhere, as Waukee Northwest and Ankeny Centennial might be the “new kids” on the block, Valley continues to secure marquee wins and will have something to say about the title come Rogers Park.5. Dallas Center-GrimesRecord: 26-4Previous rank: No. 4A 4-3 setback to Southeast Polk and a 3-2 loss to Norwalk have calmed the run for the Mustangs a bit in Class 5A, but they can make a big statement before postseason play when they host Ankeny Centennial this week.6. Western DubuqueRecord: 26-8Previous rank: No. 7Following a split with Dubuque Wahlert Catholic, the Bobcats downed both Iowa City Liberty and Cedar Rapids Jefferson. They are moving towards a strong finish with a key doubleheader at Linn-Mar on the horizon.7. Fort DodgeRecord: 34-4Previous rank: No. 8The Dodgers put together an unbeaten run through the Iowa Alliance Conference North division and are still putting up over 10 runs a night. They will wrap up the regular season with Class 5A opponents Cedar Falls and Waukee before chasing a “home” bid to the Class 4A state tournament.8. Dubuque Wahlert CatholicRecord: 29-5Previous rank: No. 9Julia Roth has placed her name atop the state’s career home run list as she looks to hold off Ankeny Centennial’s Jordyn Kennedy. Meanwhile, the Golden Eagles are soaring towards the postseason, winning nine in a row, including sweeps of Iowa City West and Cedar Rapids Xavier.9. CarlisleRecord: 29-5Previous rank: No. 10Wins over Iowa City Regina Catholic, Clear Creek-Amana and Ballard got the Wildcats back on track this past week. They have a showdown with North Polk before going to work on a regional title and Class 4A state tournament appearance.10. AlbiaRecord: 29-1Previous rank: No. 6The Lady Dees fell to Davenport Assumption in a nail-biter, 1-0, but bounced right back, scoring four consecutive wins. Albia still features one of the stingiest defenses in the state led by star pitcher Grace Pence.11. Cedar Rapids KennedyRecord: 31-8Previous rank: No. 1212. WilliamsburgRecord: 32-5Previous rank: No. 1113. Davenport AssumptionRecord: 27-8Previous rank: No. 2114. Missouri ValleyRecord: 24-2Previous rank: No. 2215. Exira-EHK/AudubonRecord: 20-4Previous rank: No. 1716. AtlanticRecord: 29-6Previous rank: No. 1517. Mount VernonRecord: 30-7Previous rank: No. 1318. Clear Creek-AmanaRecord: 27-11Previous rank: No. 1419. ClarksvilleRecord: 21-6Previous rank: No. 1620. Sergeant Bluff-LutonRecord: 29-8Previous rank: No. 1821. RiversideRecord: 23-5Previous rank: Unranked22. North ScottRecord: 20-12Previous rank: Unranked23. PCMRecord: 21-4Previous rank: Unranked24. Southeast PolkRecord: 20-14Previous rank: Unranked25. Lewis CentralRecord: 21-5Previous rank: No. 25Dropped out: No. 19 Bettendorf, No. 20 Van Meter, No. 24 Grand View Christian, No. 23 Interstate 35.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow
Top 25 Iowa High School Softball State Rankings - July 6, 2026
While several schools wrap up regular season play, postseason action is here for others in Iowa high school softball this week. That means it is win-or-go-home






