Rankings Overview
The Post-Crescent has unveiled its third edition of high school sports rankings for the Appleton area, listing the top five teams in each sport and updating records through May 16.
In softball, Fox Valley Lutheran sits at the summit with a 19‑3 record and has already secured the Bay Conference title, while Hortonville is positioned to capture the FVA crown after victories over Fond du Lac and Appleton West.
Baseball rankings feature Kimberly atop the Fox Valley Association at 16‑2, and Brillion riding an 18‑game win streak that underscores its dominance as the regular season nears its close.
The girls soccer leaderboard shows Kimberly leading at 13‑1, with Appleton North on a four‑game winning streak since its loss to the same opponent, while Xavier remains unbeaten at 13‑0 and Winneconne has posted a five‑game streak.
Conference Title Races
Hortonville’s recent wins have put it in a strong position to clinch the FVA title, and Brillion’s 18‑game winning streak in baseball highlights a season of sustained excellence across multiple sports.
Neenah has re‑entered the top five after decisive FVA victories over Kaukauna and Appleton East, rounding out a competitive landscape as teams jockey for conference honors before the season ends.