757Teamz softball Top 15: Nansemond-Suffolk Academy solidified hold on No. 1 with 11-inning win over Hickory

Nansemond-Suffolk Academy made a pair of big moves last week as it nears nailing down the No. 1 spot in the final 757Teamz rankings. It remains in the top spot in the penultimate rankings after beating then-No. 3 Hickory 4-1 in 11 innings, before edging then-No. 6 Greenbrier Christian 3-0 Sunday for the TCIS Tournament title.

NSA begins its quest for a third consecutive VISAA Division II state title Tuesday as it hosts Roanoke Catholic in a quarterfinal matchup. Should all go as expected, the Saints (21-2) will play at 3 p.m. Friday at the Dinwiddie Sports Complex for the state three-peat.

A mover of late in the rankings, and a probable force in the upcoming Class 4 Region A tournament, is Great Bridge. The Wildcats (12-4) jumped two spots this week to No. 6 after beating Hickory 6-4.

NOTE: These rankings are based on results reported to The Virginian-Pilot and Daily Press before Monday’s games:

School: Record, previous ranking

1. Nansemond-Suffolk: 21-2, 1

2. Grassfield: 14-3, 2

3. Nansemond River: 14-2, 4

4. Kempsville: 16-2, 5

5. Hickory: 14-4, 3

6. Great Bridge: 12-4, 8

7. Greenbrier Christian: 18-8, 6

8: Granby: 12-3, 7

9. Western Branch: 10-5, 10

10. Kellam: 9-5, 9

11. Tallwood: 10-4, 13

12. Green Run: 10-6, 12

13. First Colonial: 10-6, 9

14. Warhill: 9-5, 14

15. Smithfield: 9-4, NR

Dropped out: No. 15 Poquoson.

The next five: Princess Anne, Ocean Lakes, Churchland, Poquoson, Menchville.