By Jeremy Schneider and Bill Evans | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
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The NJ.com softball Top 20: Chaos and a new No. 1
The latest NJ.com Top 20 is here. There is a new No. 1 atop the rankings as well as several new teams in the poll after a wild week filled with upsets and statement wins. Check out the full NJ.com Top 20 in the following slideshow.
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20-J.P. Stevens (4-0)
The Hawks are undefeated and break into the NJ.com Top 20 after a 5-1 win over Old Bridge.
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19-Washington Township (5-1)
The Minutemaids fell to Rancocas Valley but stayed in the NJ.com Top 20 after an impressive win over Paul VI.
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18-Pinelands (3-0)
The Wildcats knocked off Lacey to earn a spot in the NJ.com Top 20 after besting Lakewood before that.
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17-Ramsey (2-0)
The Rams took out Indian Hills to earn a spot in the NJ.com Top 20, and now look like a team to beat in the Big North.
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16-Hunterdon Central (4-0)
The Red Devils downed Lodi Immaculate and Immaculata this week to break into the NJ.com Top 20.
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15-Montgomery (2-0)
The Cougars break into the NJ.com Top 20 with a stunning win over Immaculate Heart, and now are a team to beat in the Skyland Conference.
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14-Rancocas Valley (6-0)
The Red Devils bested Washington Township to win the Rancocas Valley Elite Softball Tournament over the weekend and then topped St. Joseph (Hamm.) and Bordertown.
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13-Notre Dame (4-0)
The Irish are undefeated with two wins over Hightstown as well as defeats of Monroe and Lawrence.
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12-South Plainfield (4-0)
The Tigers are undefeated and the top team in the GMC with wins over Bishop Ahr and Perth Amboy in recent games.
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11-Immaculate Heart (3-2)
The Blue Eagles took tough losses to Montgomery and Johnson over the weekend but still have the potential to be the best team in the state if they turn things around.
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10-Middletown North (4-1)
The Lions got a walk-off win over Ocean Township to help bounce back from a loss to Allentown over the weekend.
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9-Robbinsville (3-1)
The Ravens fell to West Essex in a tough game over the weekend but still are one of the top teams in the CVC.
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8-West Essex (6-1)
The Lady Knights took out Robbinsville before losing a slugfest to Essex County rival Mount St. Dominic. A big test against St. John Vianney comes on Saturday.
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7-Johnson (3-0)
The Crusaders took out No. 1 IHA over the weekend for one of the most impressive victories in recent memory for the program, which is clearly the class of Union County.
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6-Egg Harbor (3-0)
The Eagles downed Millville to stay undefeated on the season and move up even more.
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5-Steinert (5-0)
The Spartans have taken out Lawrence and Nottingham in recent games to rise further in the rankings.
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4-Mount St. Dominic (4-1)
The Lady Lions downed Essex rival West Essex in a slugfest to stay undefeated against in-state opponents, and will face No. 1 Donovan Catholic on Saturday.
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3-Watchung Hills (4-0)
The Warriors knocked off Roselle Park and Lenape Valley in recent action to stay undefeated, and face a tough Nutley team this weekend.
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2-St. John Vianney (4-0)
The Lady Lancers took out Cedar Grove and Rumson-Fair Haven over the weekend to stay undefeated, and will face West Essex this weekend.
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1-Donovan Catholic (6-0)
The Griffins take the top spot in the NJ.com Top 20 with wins over Barnegat, Point Pleasant Boro and Manchester Township in recent action. Donovan Catholic has a big test against Mount St. Dominic on Saturday.
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