The latest Iowa Girls High School Athletic Union softball poll in class 1A has Melcher-Dallas ranked 12th this week. The 5-1 Saints’ only loss was the season-opener against class two-A number six Wayne. Coach Jim Crozier says the season has started off well. Crozier adds being ranked is a good thing but has told his players that the most important ranking is the eight who qualify for the state tournament in July. Melcher-Dallas steps out of the Bluegrass Conference today and Wednesday as the Saints take on I-35 today and Centerville on Wednesday. They are back in the B-G-C Thursday at Mormon Trail/Lineville-Clio and Friday against Murray.