1. Scott City (21-2) ... Off to the Class 2 final four after dramatic wins against Portageville and Clearwater. Last ranking: 1.

2. Oran (23-4) ... Spanks No. 2 Cooter in the sectional and puts away Valle in six innings in the quarterfinal to return to the Class 1 final four. Last ranking: 4.

3. Notre Dame (19-6) Had only three hits in sectional win against De Soto, but surrendered only one, then had to survive some tight situations before blowing out sub-.500 Pacific in the quarterfinal. Challenge coming this week from St. Dominic in Class 3 semifinals. Last ranking: 3.

4. Clearwater (16-5) ... Had Scott City down to the final out before suffering 7-5 loss in eight innings in Class 2 quarterfinal. Last ranking: 5.

5. Cooter (21-4) ... Eliminated from Class 1 playoffs with 12-4 loss to Oran. Last ranking: 4.

Honorable mention

Dexter

Charleston

Jackson

Portageville