Things are heating up in regional high school softball. Here's a preview of some stand-out girls varsity softball games on the calendar from in and around Los Angeles, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps.
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Eagle Rock vs. Lincoln
On Tuesday, April 30, the Eagle Rock varsity Eagles (11-8) have a home conference game against the Lincoln Tigers (6-11-1). The game will take place at 2:45 p.m. at 1750 Yosemite Drive. Eagle Rock is undefeated in conference play, and Lincoln has yet to win a conference game this season.
View Park vs. Hawkins
On Wednesday, May 1, the View Park varsity Knights (7-4) have a home conference game against the Hawkins Hawks (0-6). The matchup is set for 2:30 p.m. at 5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd. View Park is undefeated in conference play, whereas the Hawkins girls have yet to win a conference game this season.
Eagle Rock vs. Wilson
On Wednesday, May 1, the Eagle Rock varsity Eagles (11-8) have a home conference game against the Wilson Mules (8-4-1). The skirmish is set for 2:45 p.m. at 1750 Yosemite Drive. Eagle Rock has a 7-0 conference record, and the visiting Wilson girls are 5-2 in conference play this season.
Verdugo Hills vs. Chavez
The Verdugo Hills Dons (8-9-2) are due to play a conference game against the Chavez Eagles (18-13) at home on Wednesday, May 1. The clash will begin at 3 p.m. at 10625 Plainview Ave. in Tujunga. Verdugo Hills has a 5-5 conference record, while the visiting Chavez girls are 11-0 in conference play so far this season.
Carson vs. Banning
On Wednesday, May 1, the Carson Colts (16-9) face off against the Banning Pilots (15-11) in a conference game on their own turf. Watch what happens at 22328 S. Main St. in Carson, starting at 3:15 p.m. Carson has a 7-2 conference record, while the visiting Banning girls are 8-0 in conference play this season.
Harbor Teacher vs. Port of Los Angeles
The Harbor Teacher Monarchs (8-1) will play a conference game against the Port of Los Angeles Polar Bears (6-3) at home on Wednesday, May 1. Catch the action at 1111 Figueroa Place in Wilmington, starting at 4 p.m. Harbor Teacher boasts a 7-0 conference record, and the visiting Port of Los Angeles girls are 6-2 in conference play this season.
Bravo vs. Maywood Academy
On Thursday, May 2, the Bravo Knights (9-5) face the Maywood Academy Nighthawks (2-11) in a home conference game. The first pitch is set for 2:30 p.m. at 1200 N. Cornwell St. While Bravo boasts an 8-0 conference record, the visiting Maywood Academy girls are 1-6 in conference play so far this season.
Birmingham vs. San Fernando
The Birmingham Patriots (15-11) are set to play a nonconference game against the San Fernando Tigers (20-4-1) at home on Thursday, May 2. The first pitch is set for 3:30 p.m. at 17000 Haynes St. in Lake Balboa.
View Park vs. Crenshaw
On Friday, May 3, the View Park varsity Knights (7-4) have a home conference game against the Crenshaw Cougars (0-7). The first pitch is set for 2:30 p.m. at 5701 S. Crenshaw Blvd. Although View Park is undefeated in conference play, Crenshaw has yet to win a conference game this season.
San Fernando vs. Reseda
The San Fernando Tigers (20-4-1) have a conference game against the Reseda Regents (4-9) at home on Friday, May 3. The contest is set for 3 p.m. at 11133 Omelveny Ave. in San Fernando. While San Fernando enjoys a 10-0 conference record, the visiting Reseda girls are 2-8 in conference play this season.
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