Things are heating up in regional high school softball. Here's a peek at some stand-out girls varsity softball games on the calendar from in and around Sacramento, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps.
Kennedy vs. McClatchy
On Wednesday, April 24, the Kennedy Cougars (6-8) will meet the McClatchy Lions (8-3-1) in a home conference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 6715 Gloria Drive. Kennedy has a 3-4 conference record, and the visiting McClatchy girls are 4-0 in conference play this season.
McClatchy vs. Burbank
On Thursday, April 25, the McClatchy Lions (8-3-1) will meet the Burbank Titans (1-7) in a conference game on their own turf. The tussle is set for 4 p.m. at 3066 Freeport Blvd. McClatchy is undefeated in conference play, and Burbank has yet to win a conference game this season.
Christian Brothers vs. West Campus
On Thursday, April 25, the Christian Brothers Falcons (9-5-1) have a home nonconference game against the West Campus Warriors (11-4-1). The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 4315 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Laguna Creek vs. McClatchy
On Friday, April 26, the Laguna Creek Cardinals (10-9-1) face the McClatchy Lions (8-3-1) in a conference game on their own turf. The game will take place at 4 p.m. at 9050 Vicino Drive in Elk Grove. While Laguna Creek has a 4-2 conference record, the visiting McClatchy girls are 4-0 in conference play so far this season.
McClatchy vs. Monterey Trail
The McClatchy Lions (8-3-1) are set to play a conference game against the Monterey Trail Mustangs (5-10) at home on Monday, April 29. The contest will begin at 4 p.m. at 3066 Freeport Blvd. McClatchy boasts a 4-0 conference record, while the visiting Monterey Trail girls are 1-5 in conference play so far this season.
Florin vs. West Campus
On Monday, April 29, the Florin Panthers (4-9) will meet the West Campus Warriors (11-4-1) in a conference game on their own turf. The game is set for 4 p.m. at 7956 Cottonwood Lane. Florin has a 2-5 conference record, and the visiting West Campus girls are 5-1 in conference play so far this season.
Cordova vs. Natomas
The Cordova Lancers (8-3) are scheduled to play a conference game against the Natomas Nighthawks (9-7) at home on Tuesday, April 30. Watch what happens at 2239 Chase Drive in Rancho Cordova, starting at 2 p.m. While Cordova boasts a 6-1 conference record, the visiting Natomas girls are 4-2 in conference play this season.
Burbank vs. River City
On Tuesday, April 30, the Burbank Titans (1-7) face the River City Raiders (12-3-1) in a home conference game. The game is set for 4 p.m. at 3500 Florin Road. The Burbank girls have yet to win a conference game this season, and River City is undefeated in conference play this season.
West Campus vs. Valley
On Tuesday, April 30, the West Campus Warriors (11-4-1) face off against the Valley Vikings (7-9) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 5022 58th St. West Campus enjoys a 5-1 conference record, while the visiting Valley girls are 3-5 in conference play so far this season.
Sacramento vs. Del Campo
On Tuesday, April 30, the Sacramento Dragons (0-9) have a home conference game against the Del Campo Cougars (10-3). The action kicks off at 2315 34th St., starting at 4:15 p.m. The Sacramento girls have yet to win a conference game this season, and Del Campo is 7-1 in conference play this season.
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