It's a big week in local high school softball. Here's a preview of 10 girls varsity softball games to watch this week in and around Louisville, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps.
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Fairdale vs. Holy Cross
On Wednesday, May 1, the Fairdale varsity Bulldogs (6-10) have a home conference game against the Holy Cross Cougars (22-1). It all goes down at 1001 Fairdale Road in Fairdale, starting at 5:30 p.m. Both teams will be looking to remain undefeated in conference play this season.
Scott County vs. Ballard
The Scott County Cardinals (8-5) have a nonconference game against the Ballard Bruins (17-5) at home on Wednesday, May 1. Watch what happens at 1080 Cardinal Drive in Georgetown, starting at 6 p.m.
Collins vs. Sacred Heart
The Collins Titans (9-8) are set to play a nonconference game against the Sacred Heart Valkyries (4-7) at home on Wednesday, May 1. The tussle is set for 6 p.m. at 801 Discovery Blvd. in Shelbyville.
Holy Cross vs. Male
On Thursday, May 2, the Holy Cross varsity Cougars (22-1) have a home conference game against the Male Bulldogs (17-0). The first pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. at 5144 Dixie Highway. Both teams are undefeated in conference play this season.
Sacred Heart vs. Paris
The Sacred Heart Valkyries (4-7) have a nonconference game against the Paris Greyhounds (1-15) at home on Thursday, May 2. It all goes down at 3175 Lexington Road, starting at 6 p.m.
Pulaski County vs. Mercy
The Pulaski County Maroons (21-1) will play a conference game against the Mercy Jaguars (4-3) at home on Friday, May 3. Catch the action at 511 E. University Drive in Somerset, starting at 7 p.m. Pulaski County is undefeated in conference play, whereas the Mercy girls have yet to win a conference game this season.
Owensboro Catholic vs. Holy Cross
On Saturday, May 4, the Owensboro Catholic varsity Aces (3-5) have a home conference game against the Holy Cross Cougars (22-1). The tussle will begin at 11 a.m. at 1524 W. Parrish Ave. in Owensboro.
Sacred Heart vs. Pleasure Ridge Park
On Monday, May 6, the Sacred Heart Valkyries (4-7) face off against the Pleasure Ridge Park Panthers (4-5) in a nonconference game on their own turf. Catch the action at 3175 Lexington Road, starting at 5:30 p.m.
Holy Cross vs. North Bullitt
The Holy Cross Cougars (22-1) will play a nonconference game against the North Bullitt Eagles (11-9) at home on Monday, May 6. Catch the action at 5144 Dixie Highway, starting at 6 p.m.
Male vs. Ballard
The Male Bulldogs (17-0) are scheduled to play a conference game against the Ballard Bruins (17-5) at home on Tuesday, May 7. The faceoff will take place at 6 p.m. at 4409 Preston Highway. While Male enjoys a 1-0 conference record, the visiting Ballard girls are 2-1 in conference play so far this season.
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