1) Tomateros de California (CA) (1) - Will stay number one until someone can knock them off.

2) Leon Medical Centers (FL) (2) - Recent winners of the Greensboro USSSA Super NIT thus earning a berth to the Elite 32.  Defeated TBS #3 GBC in the championship game and TBS HM Virginia Wolfpack in pool play. Next up for LMC is the Sunshine State Super NIT.

3) GBC Team Acceleration (NC) (3) - Came in second at the Greensboro Super NIT losing in the championship game to TBS #2 LMC. Followed that up with a Battle in the South championship going 6-0.

4) Dallas Patriots (TX) (4) - Patriots recently won the Elite Travel Classic. They did so in impressive fashion. The Patriots knocked off TBS # 14 OK Elite, TBS # 22 Dbat Mustangs Red and TBS #10 Banditos Black in the Championship game.

5) West Pines Nike Cobras (FL) (5) - The Cobras just keep on winning in South Florida, arguably the toughest region in the country. They have won 7 of 10 tournaments since turning 11u. “Nike” will be heading to Knoxville this weekend to try and earn their berth for a return trip to the Elite 32. They will follow TN up with the Sunshine State Super NIT.

6) Texas Nationals Team (TX) (13) - The Nationals have been playing up recently with success. Now they turn their attention to making it back to the Elite World Series with several Super NITs scheduled in the near future.

7) Chet Lemon’s Juice ( FL) (12) - With arguably the top 11 year old pitcher in the country, the Juice have been destroying the 12u competition. The Juice has two wins against 12u TBS #22 Meteors and a tie against TBS # 14 St. Pete Hurricanes. The Juice are making a strong statement as possibly the number one team in Florida and maybe the country.

8) East Cobb Longhorns (GA) (10) - The Longhorns are looking for a second Super NIT Championship as they travel this weekend to the TN Super NIT. Look for possible match ups against TBS #5 Cobras and TBS #13 Knoxville Stars.

9) Miami Playmakers (FL) (8) - The Playmakers slip a spot primarily due to tournament inactivity.  However, the Playmakers are scheduled to play in the Sunshine State Super NIT and the Michigan Super NIT. With success they will climb back up the rankings.

10) Banditos Black (TX) (6) - The Banditos round out the top 10. TBS looks forward to seeing if they can climb their way back up the rankings.

11) Lamorinda Monarchs (CA) (11) - The Monarchs have already earned their berth for a return trip to the Elite World Series. Look for them to continue their dominance of Northern California.

12) Central Florida Bobcats (FL) (14) - Although the Bobcats had a disappointing showing at the Florida Elite Invitational NIT, they rebound in impressive fashion by winning the Florida USSSA State Championship this past weekend. The Cats went 4-1 defeating TBS #20 Tampa Crush and TBS #25 Team Combat. The lone loss came to TBS HM Mizuno Glory. Next up for the Bobcats will be the Sunshine State Super NIT.

13) Knoxville Stars (TN) (9) - The Stars slip again after a disappointing showing at the Battle in the South. The Stars lost a few players from last years team and it may take a little time to get the chemistry back.

14) Oklahoma Elite (OK) (7) - The Elite from Oklahoma have had a very slow start. However, TBS looks for them to rebound and make a run at the Elite World Series again.

15) So. Cal Rush (CA) (15) - After earning their berth to the Elite World Series, the Rush have continued to play well. Look for the boys from So Cal to keep winning and making a name for themselves.

16) Armour (CO) (16) - Armour has already punched their ticket for a return trip back to the Elite World Series. Look for them to climb the ranking and get stronger. The Armour have two first place finishes while playing up at 12u and a second place finish.

17) Alabama Bombers (AL) (17) - The Bombers have continued to play well. They had a great showing, although coming up short, at the Atl Super NIT. They have continued to play well at both 11u and 12u tournaments.

18) Twelve (TX) (NR) - Teams outside of Texas may not know about Twelve as of right now but they will very soon. This is a highly talented team from top to bottom. They have wins against the Texas Nationals, Banditos, Oklahoma Elite and Texas Bobcats. Keep an eye on this team.

19) Georgia Roadrunners (GA) (NR) - The Roadrunners burst back on the scene this past weekend after an impressive showing at the Battle in the South. The Roadrunners had key wins against the Alabama Senators, East Cobb Stars and the Southern Jaguars before losing in the Championship game to TBS #3 GBC.

20) Tampa Crush (FL) (21) - The Crush can flat out mash the ball. This team can hit with anyone. The Crush have five in class loses, two loses by 2 runs and three loses by 1 run. Two of the loses are to TBS #12 C. FL Bobcats. The Crush are traveling to Vero Beach next weekend to the Sunshine State Super NIT in search of  another Elite World Series Berth.

21) Dbat Mustangs Red (TX) (22) - The Mustangs move up a spot in the rankings They just went 7-0 in the OK-TX/USSSA Shootout by defeating TBS #25 Flower Mound Warriors in the championship game. This is an excellent team that will continue to improve and climb the rankings.

22) Tri City Dust Devils (TX) (NR) - Another team from Texas that is bursting on the scene. Look for the Dust Devils to continue to make some noise.

23) Virginia Bruins (VA) (25) -  The Bruins continue to dominate their area. TBS looks forward to seeing what they can do against other top teams in their region.

24) Flower Mound Warriors King (TX) (24) - The Warriors just came in second to TBS #22 Dbat Mustangs in the OK-TX USSSA Shootout. The Warriors also got a win against TBS #14 Oklahoma Elite.

25) Team Combat (FL) (NR) - Team Combat recently placed second in both the 12u AAA and the 11u Major USSSA State Championships in back to back weeks. They lost the 11u Championship game to TBS #12 C. Fl. Bobcats. Seven of their 10 in class loses dating back to September 2008 are to teams that are in the current TBS Top 25. Team Combat will be traveling to Vero Beach in a few weeks to play in the Sunshine State Super NIT.

Honorable Mention (No particular order)

Southern Jaguars (GA)
East Cobb Stars (GA)
Belle Chase Diamond Dawgs (LA)
Texas Bobcats (TX)
Orange County Outlaws (FL)
VYAA Bombers (CA)
Edgewood Bulldogs (IN)
Chattanooga Colonials (TN)
Central Florida Sundevils (FL)
Cincinnati Riverbats (OH)
Mizuno Glory (FL)
Hanover Sports (VA)
Stixx (TX)
Beaver Valley Red (PA)
Virginia Wolfpack (VA)

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