The Little Cypress-Mauriceville Lady Bears softball team is ranked No. 9 in the Class 4A Texas Girls Coaches Association preseason state poll that was recently released.

The lady Bears went 24-10 last season, advancing to the 4A Region III semifinals.

The 4A preseason Top 10 consists of No. 1 Krum, the defending state champions. No. 2 Liberty Hill, which defeated LC-M in the regional semifinals and advanced to the state title game. No. 3. Carthage, No. 4 Beevillle A.C. Jones, No. 5 Vernon, No. 6 Giddings, No. 7. Rio Hondo, No. 8 Andrews, No. 9. LC-M, No. 10. LaGrange.