After games on Saturday, May 5

Just a few days remain in the regular season, and for now Francis Howell Central appears on its way to entering the Class 4 playoffs as the top squad. The Spartans went 3-0 last week, beating Francis Howell North and capitalizing on Blue Springs' upset of previous No. 1 Liberty.

Here are this week's rankings (last week's rankings in parentheses):

1. Francis Howell Central (St. Charles) 19-4 (2)

Spartans went 3-0 last week, including a 10-3 win against Francis Howell North. They will close out the regular season Wednesday against Hazelwood West.

2. Liberty 19-3 (1)

Bluejays fell to Blue Springs but bounced back with victories against Park Hill and Raymore-Peculiar. Last two contests of regular season include a Tuesday tilt against Staley.

3. Vianney (Kirkwood) 20-5 (3)

Golden Griffins have won four straight and could make it seven should they win their final three regular season games this week.

Click here for the full POWERADE weekly Missouri baseball rankings.