The Central softball team gained some respect from the regional rankings, as the Dutch climbed two spots to third in the most recent NCAA Division III ladder. Both Luther and Simpson sit atop the Dutch, respectively, as Central also gained two spots in the NFCA Top 25 poll. Central is currently ranked 16th in the country. This all comes on the heels of their sweep over Buena Vista last weekend. The Dutch are the number two seed in the Iowa Conference tournament, which begins for Central on Saturday up in Decorah.