Things are heating up in regional high school baseball. Here's a preview of some stand-out boys varsity baseball matchups on the calendar from in and around Charlotte, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps.

Charlotte Catholic vs. Marvin Ridge

The Charlotte Catholic Cougars (3-15) will play a conference game against the Marvin Ridge Mavericks (14-4) at home on Thursday, April 18. The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. at 7702 Pineville Matthews Road. While Charlotte Catholic has a 1-15 conference record, the visiting Marvin Ridge boys are 11-4 in conference play so far this season.

Nation Ford vs. Carolina Royals

On Thursday, April 18, the Nation Ford Falcons (14-9) face Carolina Royals (4-10) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is set for 7 p.m. at 1400 A.O. Jones Blvd. in Fort Mill.

Cannon vs. Providence Day

On Tuesday, April 23, the Cannon Cougars (0-8-1) face the Providence Day Chargers (12-5) in a conference game on their own turf. The tussle will take place at 4:30 p.m. at 5801 Poplar Tent Road in Concord. Whereas the Cannon boys have yet to win a conference game this season, Providence Day is 4-2 in conference play .

SouthLake Christian Academy vs. Hickory Grove Christian

On Tuesday, April 23, the SouthLake Christian Academy (10-9) will meet the Hickory Grove Christian Lions (11-5-1) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 13820 Hagers Ferry Road in Huntersville. SouthLake Christian Academy has a 2-3 conference record, and the visiting Hickory Grove Christian boys are 3-0 in conference play this season.

Hough vs. Zebulon B. Vance

On Tuesday, April 23, the Hough Huskies (13-8) have a home conference game against the Zebulon B. Vance Cougars (5-10). Watch what happens at 12420 Bailey Road in Cornelius, starting at 6 p.m. Hough enjoys a 10-2 conference record, while the visiting Zebulon B. Vance boys are 2-10 in conference play this season.

Myers Park vs. Independence

On Tuesday, April 23, the Myers Park varsity Mustangs (16-1) have a home conference game against the Independence Patriots (11-8). Catch the action at 2400 Colony Road, starting at 6:30 p.m. Myers Park enjoys a 10-0 conference record, and the visiting Independence boys are 7-5 in conference play this season.

South Mecklenburg vs. Providence

The South Mecklenburg Sabres (17-1) have a conference game against the Providence Panthers (19-1) at home on Tuesday, April 23. The matchup will begin at 6:30 p.m. at 8900 Park Road. Both teams have yet to lose a conference game this season.

Olympic vs. Ardrey Kell

On Tuesday, April 23, the Olympic Trojans (8-8) have a home conference game against the Ardrey Kell Knights (14-6). The first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. at 4301 Sandy Porter Road. Olympic has a 6-3 conference record, while the visiting Ardrey Kell boys are 6-4 in conference play so far this season.

Mooresville vs. Mallard Creek

On Tuesday, April 23, the Mooresville Blue Devils (10-7) have a home conference game against the Mallard Creek Mavericks (10-9). The action kicks off at 659 E. Center Ave. in Mooresville, starting at 7 p.m. Mooresville boasts an 8-2 conference record, and the visiting Mallard Creek boys are 7-5 in conference play this season.

Charlotte Christian vs. Charlotte Latin

On Tuesday, April 23, the Charlotte Christian Knights (16-4) have a home conference game against the Charlotte Latin Hawks (5-8). The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 7301 Sardis Road. Charlotte Christian has a 3-1 conference record, and the visiting Charlotte Latin boys are 2-4 in conference play this season.

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