Dunnellon (Florida) begins the season as the top-ranked team in the USA Today/NFCA High School Top 25 rankings for the 2010 season. The defending Florida Class 4A state champions have begun the season with a perfect 14-0 mark.

The Tigers are led in the circle by Kasay Fagan, who has already recorded 127 strikeouts on the young campaign. Dunnellon is one of four from “The Sunshine State” in the initial rankings, being joined by Naples, Timber Creek and Niceville.

The State of California leads the way with six members in this year’s first poll. That group includes last season’s final No. 1 – Arch Bishop Mitty – who begins the new year at 22nd.

The USA Today/NFCA Top 25 is compiled by state representatives from across the country.

Records for this week’s poll include all games played through March 28, 2010.

The complete rankings may be found here.