Teays Valley moved up one spot in the Division I state poll on Sunday by being ranked seventh by the Ohio Fastpitch Coaches Association.
Four Central District teams are ranked in the division, headlined by top-ranked Watkins Memorial. Gahanna (fourth) and Marysville (eighth) were also recognized.
With the tournament draw one week away, the Vikings (17-2) have a big non-league game on Tuesday when they travel to Ohio Capital Conference Buckeye Division-leading Lancaster (9-2).
A pair of Southeast District schools received top rankings in Athens (Division II) and reigning Division III state champion Wheelersburg.
Scioto Valley Conference-leading Unioto is tied for fourth in Division II with Mansfield Madison.
The Vikings host Bloom-Carroll on Monday in a Mid-State League Buckeye Division contest.
