These power rankings are a reflection of what has happened so far this season with a touch of expectations added in. These are meant to be taken as a fun talking point for softball across the state.

Tim's statewide power rankings will be released each Thursday, in advance of the weekly coaches polls.  Records are based on what is reflected on the state website, WDA website and EDC website.

Minot picked up a pair of tough wins over Bismarck and are the first team in the state to hit the 20-win mark. With an adjusted Midseason Madness schedule, the Majettes get three worthy adversaries this weekend in Grand Forks Red River, West Fargo Sheyenne and May-Port-CG.

Last week: 1

Red River may have had the most impressive win of the week with a 9-4 decision over West Fargo Sheyenne. Their lone blemish is loss to Minot, which they avenged in game two of the doubleheader. The RoughRiders have a tough slate at the Midseason Madness, taking on Minot, Beulah and Mandan.

Last week: 2

The Patriots are one of two remaining unbeatens statewide. They picked up an impressive doubleheader sweep over Thompson this week, along with an 11-1 victory over Fargo Davies. May-Port-CG will be tested at the Midseason Madness with games against Shanley, Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark and a showdown against Minot. 

Last week: 4

Dickinson has not played since they split with Beulah on May 1. They have a doubleheader today vs. Minot North and tomorrow against an upstart Mandan team that currently sits second in he WDA standings. 

Last week: T5

The defending Class B champions are matched up with a trio of Class A teams at the Midseason Madness this weekend starting with Fargo North on Friday. On Saturday, the Miners take on Grand Forks Red River in a showcase game and Fargo Davies to round out the weekend.

Last week: T5

The Packers have quietly gone on quite a run here in the back half of the season. Since losing to Red River to round out April, West Fargo has gone 6-1 with their lone loss to Moorhead (MN). In that stretch, they swept Sheyenne and Davies, and added wins over Moorhead (MN) and Shanley. 

Last week: 9

Renville County is the only other undefeated team in the state, however, they have only played one game in May. They'll start the Midseason Madness with a rematch against Hillsboro-Central Valley. Renville County won the April matchup 9-2. On Saturday, they get traditional East powers Kindred-Richland and Central Cass.

Last week: 7

A talented West Fargo Sheyenne team has yet to win a game in May. They opened with a sweep at the hands of West Fargo and dropped a single game to Grand Forks Red River. It's a big weekend ahead at the Midseason Madness for the Mustangs, taking on Williston, Minot and Mandan. 

Last week: 3

Mandan has reeled off six wins in a row over Watford City, Minot North and Bismarck Century to jump to No. 2 in the WDA standings. They have a giant weekend ahead. Friday, the Braves travel to Dickinson for a doubleheader. On Saturday, they take on Grand Forks Red River and West Fargo Sheyenne in the Midseason Madness.

Last week: 8

Bismarck jumps into the power rankings on the strength of a seven game winning streak that included a sweep of Williston. Most recently, they dropped a pair of hard fought games against Minot. Up next, the Demons have a Saturday doubleheader against a solid Jamestown club.

Last week: Honorable Mention

EDC - Fargo North (5-5)

WDA - Jamestown (14-6), Bismarck Legacy (12-8), Williston (11-9)

Region 1 - Central Cass (8-4), Kindred-Richland (9-5)

Region 2 - Thompson (10-6), Grafton (5-2)

Region 3 - Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark (13-2), Bottineau (11-2)

Region 4 - Heart River (8-1), Velva-Drake/Anamoose (10-4), Washburn/Center Stanton (5-3)