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NYC softball rankings

Spring break has officially ended for the entire city and it’s time to get ready for the stretch run.

St. Joseph by the Sea started that in style Friday by run-ruling Archbishop Molloy in a rematch of last year’s CHSAA state final. James Madison got one of its better wins a day later by besting Francis Lewis, a team that was coming off a loss to Construction.

St. Francis Prep was the beneficiary of Moore Catholic’s loss to St. John Villa and moves up to No. 5. Construction takes the seven spot after beating Lewis. The rest remain the same – at least for this week.

Here’s how it looks:

1. Tottenville (9-0) (Last week: 1)

The Pirates lost their first-ever Mudville tournament game upstate, 11-3, to Windsor, but rebounded later Saturday by beating Horseheads, 6-5, in the prestigious tournament. Win or lose in Herkimer, Tottenville has more than proven itself as the dominant team in New York City this season.

Next: No. 7 McKee/Staten Island Tech (May 2, 4 p.m.)

2. St. Joseph by the Sea (8-0) (2)

Jackie Cautela again proved she is a big-game pitcher. The sophomore tossed 12 scoreless innings as Sea beat CHSAA powers Kellenberg and Archbishop Molloy last week. The Vikings can put a stranglehold on the CHSAA Staten Island crown with a win over rival Moore Catholic. Jackie Kelly and Maria Scopellito remain hot at the plate.

Next: @ No. 4 Moore Catholic (May 2, 4 p.m.)

3. James Madison (7-0) (3)

Kayla Hill tossed a two-hitter and Madison’s younger players, like sophomore Breanna DePasquale, came through in a 3-0 win over Lewis. It was a good sign for the defending PSAL champs. On Tuesday, the Knights get a PSAL city title rematch with Tottenville, but don’t expect Hill to get the ball.

Next: Fort Hamilton (May 2, 4 p.m.)

4. Archbishop Molloy (8-0) (4)

The Stanners will look to regroup after a five-inning, 8-0 loss to Sea on Friday. Victoria Goldbach wasn’t her usual sharp self and sloppy defense didn’t help. The last time Molloy met rival St. Francis Prep it won 1-0. Jackie Perillo and company will likely need to be better when the two teams play Friday.

Next: @ Fontbonne Hall (May 2, 3:45 p.m.)

5. St. Francis Prep (5-1) (6)

The Terriers and ace Katie Derby have a big week ahead with first place in CHSAA Brooklyn/Queens on the line. They play Mary Louis on Monday and Tuesday and host Molloy on Friday. Vicky Slavik was 2-for-3 with two RBIs in a win over Bishop Kearney last week. Will SFP’s hot hitting continue?

Next: No. 5 Mary Louis (May 2, 3:45 p.m.)

6. Moore Catholic (8-2) (5)

Taylor Baggs homered twice and had five RBIs, but it wasn’t enough to avoid an upset loss to St. John Villa on Saturday. The Mavericks must beat Sea on Monday for a shot at the division title. Maria Genovese will be coming off a 2-for-3, four-RBI day in a comfortable win over Notre Dame Academy.

Next: No. 1 St. Joseph by the Sea (May 2, 4 p.m.)

7. Construction (7-1) (9)

The Red Hawks improved their potential PSAL playoff seeding by beating Francis Lewis in a non-league game Tuesday. Sophomore Alicia Gonzalez busted out of her slump by smashing two home runs in the victory. The focus now for Construction is winning a second straight PSAL Queens A-II title.

Next: @ Newtown (May 2, 4:30 p.m.)

8. Mary Louis (6-1) (7)

Shannon Minihane had one of her best performances of the season going 2-for-3 with five RBIs including a three-run homer against Fontbonne. Back-to-back games again St. Francis Prep get the week started. The Hilltoppers have proven they can score runs in bunches, but will need consistent performances from Becky Warne and Nicole Hubert.

Next: @ No. 3 St. Francis Prep (May 2, 3:45 p.m.)

9. Francis Lewis (9-0) (8)

Sloppiness – on the bases and in the field – killed Lewis against Construction on Tuesday. The Patriots looked better against Madison on Saturday, but like many teams could not solve Kayla Hill in a 3-0 loss. A positive sign was the pitching of Priscilla Lallave, who shut down the top of Madison’s order.

Next: Townsend Harris (May 2, 4:30 p.m.)

10. Susan Wagner (8-3) (10)

The Falcons rebounded from a disappointing, 13-0 loss to Tottenville by beating Petrides on Friday. Wagner looks much improved since coming back from Mudville two weeks ago. As long as the lineup hits a little bit and the Falcons make the routine plays in the field they should be in for a deep run in the playoffs.

Next: @ New Dorp (May 2, 4 p.m.)

New: None

Dropped out: None

On the bubble: St. John Villa (5-5), St. Joseph Hill (3-4), Preston (5-3), Cardinal Spellman (6-2), InTech Academy (9-0) and McKee/Staten Island Tech (8-2)