high school baseball rankings
Class AA
■ 1. Shenendehowa (13-4, last week No. 1): The top spot is tenuously still held by the Plainsmen as they enter a doubleheader Wednesday at Saratoga.
■ 2. Colonie (13-4, LW No. 2):
The Garnet Raiders close out their regular-season slate Wednesday when they host Guilderland.
■ 3. Saratoga (13-4, LW No. 4): Devin Mcarthur, Brad Hipsley and Lewi Clarke each drove in three runs to lead the Blue Streaks to a 16-4 victory over Shaker.
■ 4. Bethlehem (12-5, LW No. 5): Arlo Marynczak tossed a four-hitter and struck out nine to lead the Eagles past Colonie 3-1.
■ 5. Columbia (11-5, LW not rated): The Blue Devils return to the poll after a one-week absence as senior lefty Danny Watson allowed three hits and struck out eight over six innings Monday in an 11-2 decision over Guilderland.
■ Teams to watch: Ballston Spa (11-6), CBA (9-9), Guilderland (9-7), Niskayuna (10-8)
Class A
■ 1. Mohonasen (11-6, LW No. 1): The Mighty Warriors, led by a one-hitter from junior Luke Pusz, collected their fifth straight win Monday with a 1-0 decision over Averill Park.
■ 2. Burnt Hills (7-10, LW No. 2): Jack Wyatt fired a three-hitter and struck out 11 as the Spartans blanked Troy 8-0.
■ 3. Queensbury (13-4, LW No. 3): The Spartans split two Foothills Council contests against Schuylerville, dropping the second game 4-3.
■ 4. Scotia (10-6, LW No. 4): The Tartans lost both of their Foothills Council games against Schuylerville — the second being a 2-1 setback as Stratton Sherman delivered a two-run triple.
■ 5. Amsterdam (10-5, LW No. 5): The Rams played outside of Foothills Council competition Saturday and dropped a 7-3 decision to CBA.
■ Teams to watch: Averill Park (613), Lansingburgh (11-5)
Class B
■ 1. Albany Academy (17-2, LW No. 1): Ben Seiler struck out 12 and gave up two hits over six innings, helping the Cadets secure a 9-0 win against Schalmont.
■ 2. Ichabod Crane (14-2, LW No. 2): The Riders closed their Colonial Council schedule with a 9-8 loss against Lansingburgh.
■ 3. Hudson (14-2, LW No. 5): Steve Bowes worked six innings to earn the victory and Jeremy Cramer drove in four runs as the Bluehawks secured the Patroon Conference title with a 14-3 triumph over Catskill.
■ 4. Saratoga Central Catholic (17-2, LW No. 3): The Saints are set to take on Greenwich Wednesday in the Wasaren League title game at East Field.
■ 5. Coxsackie-athens (16-3, LW No. 4): The Indians will look to avenge a loss Monday against Greenville when they travel to take on the Spartans again Wednesday.
■ Teams to watch: Broadalbinperth (12-6), Schalmont (11-8), Schuylerville (12-7)
Class C
■ 1. Greenwich (14-2, LW No. 1): The Witches, following a rainout Tuesday, compete for the Wasaren League title Wednesday vs. Saratoga Central Catholic.
■ 2. Maple Hill (13-5, LW No. 4): The Wildcats close their Patroon Conference schedule Wednesday against Chatham.
■ 3. Lake George (13-4, LW No. 3): The Warriors dropped an 8-3 verdict against Whitehall Monday in the Adirondack League final.
■ 4. Chatham (12-6, LW No. 2): Aidan Jackson scattered seven hits and struck out five, leading the Panthers past Maple Hill 7-2.
■ 5. Bishop Gibbons (12-3, LW No. 5): The Golden Knights finished their regular-season slate Tuesday night by defeating Berne-knoxwesterlo 9-4.
■ Teams to watch: Granville (9-7), Greenville (12-6), Hoosic Valley (12-5), Warrensburg (13-6), Waterford (11-6)
Class D
■ 1. Whitehall (14-2, LW No. 1): Danny St. Clair and Evan St. Claire combined on a seven-hitter Monday to help the Railroaders defeat Lake George 8-3 in the Adirondack League title game at East Field.
■ 2. Fort Plain (11-2, LW No. 2): The Hilltoppers had their Western Athletic Conference game postponed with Galway Tuesday and the teams will now meet Wednesday.
■ 3. Hartford-fort Edward (10-6, LW No. 3): Finishing among the top four teams in the Adirondack League should help Thursday at the seeding meeting.
■ 4. Fort Ann (8-7, LW No. 4): The Cardinals split their last six games of the regular season.
■ 5. Germantown (7-6, LW No. 5): The Clippers are scheduled to play New Lebanon Wednesday.