CSM Softball Power Rankings, May 18, 2026: Illini Bluffs overtakes Brimfield, Canton and IVC move up after strong weeks
- Jonathan Michel
- 7 hours ago
- 5 min read
After a jam-packed two-month regular season, the postseason has arrived in softball as regional quarterfinals begin on Monday.
Dunlap (Mid-Illini), Brimfield/Elmwood (Inter-County and Prairieland) and Olympia (Sangamo) won their respective conferences, but everyone’s slate is wiped clean in the postseason, where strong pitching and timely hitting frequently prove to be more important than simply having the better record.
Many of the teams in this week’s CSM Softball Power Rankings have the potential to make deep playoff runs. Illini Bluffs overtook the No. 1 small school spot while Canton and IVC were elevated into the rankings after several notable wins last week.
Check out how the best softball teams in the Peoria and Bloomington/Normal area stack up in our CSM Softball Power Rankings below. Teams in the Mid-Illini and the Big 12 are part of the large school rankings while area schools from any other conference are in the small school rankings.
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