MaxPreps 2015 Southern Section Softball Fab 5 presented by the Army National Guard
Mission Viejo, Pacifica (Garden Grove), Chino Hills and Norco are not included in this list, as they are in the state's overall Fab 51. Santiago (Corona)2014 finish: 24-7
Head coach: John Perez
The Sharks stumbled at the end of the season, losing in the first round of the playoffs, but still return a very talented roster. All four pitchers who saw work last season return in junior
Kacie Gresenz, junior
Kirstin Mapes, sophomore
Koryne Coddington and senior
Devyn Cretz. Outfielder
Marissa Varrati returns for her junior season after hitting .349 with seven doubles, 23 RBIs and four homers and shortstop
Nichole Fry will be a senior after hitting .467 with 43 RBIs, 10 doubles and four homers.
View last season's Southern Section softball rankings, presented by the Army National Guard2. Los Alamitos2014 finish: 21-12
Head coach: Rob Weil
The Griffins bring back sophomore pitcher
Ryan Denhart, the co-Rookie of the Year in the Sunset League. Shortstop
Jenna Holcomb (junior) is back after garnering first team all-league honors, while second team honorees coming back include senior outfielder
Taylor Covington and sophomore shortstop/catcher
Mary Iakopo.
View last season's California softball playoff brackets3. Los Osos (Rancho Cucamonga)2014 finish: 25-4
Head coach: Mike Randall
The Grizzlies bring back senior
Paige Halstead at shortstop and senior third baseman/pitcher
Ciera Schick, each of whom earned first team all-league honors in the Baseline League. Senior utility player
Samantha Young made it to the second team. Senior outfielder
Kaitlyn Jennings and junior utility player
Samantha Vacko were on the honorable mention list. Los Osos was a Division 1 quarterfinalist last season.
View last season's California softball stat leaders4. Moorpark2014 finish: 26-4
Head coach: Meaghan Stotts
The Musketeers still have tons of offense, led by senior All-American outfielder
Amanda Lorenz, who hit .642 with eight homers, 16 stolen bases and 22 doubles, plus senior
Kassidy Simons, who clubbed 12 homers and drove in 46 runs in addition to a 21-1 pitching record. Junior infielder
Sierra Huerta hit .309 with 19 RBIs and senior outfielder
Lauren Cowden hit .366.
View the MaxPreps Northern Section softball pro photo galleries5. Vista Murrieta (Murrieta)2014 finish: 21-9
Head coach: Dan Torres
The Broncos return second team MaxPreps All-American
Sydney Romero in the middle infield after she smashed 11 homers, stole 13 bases and hit .612 as a junior. Junior
Tristen Edwards was a second team all-league selection in the Southwestern League after she hit .359 with 20 RBIs. Losing star pitcher Selina Ta'amlio will be tough, look for sophomore
Shealyn Ollisen to get significant time in the pitching circle.