Pioneer softball team earns top billing

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers ON FIRE- Simi Valley High shortstop Sam Fischer tags out a Newbury Park's Nicole Checkie during a game last month. In the latest CIF-Southern Section Division I coaches' poll, Simi was ranked No. 1. SVHS entered Thursday's game at Westlake with a 24-0 overall record, 11-0 in league.