Feb. 22--A look at the top 25 teams in the Southland entering the high school baseball season:
Rank; Team; Comment (by Eric Sondheimer)
7. HARVARD-WESTLAKE. No Jack Flaherty but many good young players.
10. SOUTH HILLS. Gavin Velasquez is an ace who doesn't lose.
18. CYPRESS. If young pitchers come through, beware.
20. WARREN. Strong summer and fall has team ready to go.
21. BUENA. Pitcher Austin Rubick is as good as they come.
24. BIRMINGHAM. Defending City Section champs have key players back.
