The shape of Kentucky high school softball continues to shift, creating a new pecking order, with the exception of South Warren.

The new Kentucky softball Power 7 softball as of May 2 is as follows: South Warren , Ballard , Mercy Academy , Daviess County , Bullitt East , Eastern and Greenwood .

Teams Falling Out of the Mix

McCracken County (18-8) and Assumption (14-7) dropped out.

DuPont Manual nearly made the cut but after losing three of its last four — Male, Ballard and Mercy — they fell short of the Power 7. The Lady Crimsons' schedule pales in comparison to 15-9 Greenwood.

Greenwood Earns Its Spot

Greenwood’s slate earned it a spot in the Power 7. Their schedule represents one of the state’s most difficult. The Lady Gators' losses have come to strong Tennessee and Alabama programs, including Mount Juliet (Mt.…