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 Cincinnati, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.

Western Hills vs. Hughes

On Wednesday, April 24, the Western Hills varsity Mustangs (7-3) have a home conference game against the Hughes BIG RED (2-4). The action kicks off at 2144 Ferguson Road, starting at 4:30 p.m. While Western Hills enjoys a 4-0 conference record, the visiting Hughes girls are 2-4 in conference play so far this season.

Archbishop McNicholas vs. Chaminade-Julienne

On Wednesday, April 24, the Archbishop McNicholas varsity Rockets (12-4) have a home conference game against the Chaminade-Julienne Eagles (8-5). The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 6536 Beechmont Ave. Archbishop McNicholas boasts a 6-0 conference record, while the visiting Chaminade-Julienne girls are 2-4 in conference play so far this season.

Western Brown vs. Mercy McAuley

On Thursday, April 25, the Western Brown Broncos (16-0) face off against the Mercy McAuley Wolves (4-1) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 476 W. Main St. in Mt. Orab.

Norwood vs. Western Hills

On Thursday, April 25, the Norwood varsity Indians (7-3) have a home nonconference game against the Western Hills Mustangs (7-3). The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. at 2020 Sherman Ave. in Norwood.

Taylor vs. Seton

The Taylor Yellowjackets (12-3) have a nonconference game against the Seton Saints (3-9) at home on Thursday, April 25. The action kicks off at 56 Cooper Road in Cleves, starting at 5 p.m.

Mercy McAuley vs. Magnificat

On Friday, April 26, the Mercy McAuley Wolves (4-1) face off against the Magnificat Blue Streaks (7-7) in a home nonconference game. Watch what happens at 6000 Oakwood Ave., starting at 4 p.m.

Western Hills vs. St. Bernard-Elmwood Place

On Friday, April 26, the Western Hills Mustangs (7-3) face the St. Bernard-Elmwood Place Titans (6-7) in a home nonconference game. Catch the action at 2144 Ferguson Road, starting at 4:30 p.m.

Archbishop McNicholas vs. Roger Bacon

The Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (12-4) are slated to play a conference game against the Roger Bacon Spartans (7-7) at home on Friday, April 26. The game is set for 5 p.m. at 6536 Beechmont Ave. Archbishop McNicholas enjoys a 6-0 conference record, and the visiting Roger Bacon girls are 4-4 in conference play so far this season.

Fairfield vs. Mercy McAuley

On Tuesday, April 30, the Fairfield Indians (10-3) will meet the Mercy McAuley Wolves (4-1) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 8800 Holden Blvd. in Fairfield.

Bishop Brossart vs. Archbishop McNicholas

The Bishop Brossart Mustangs (2-8) will play a nonconference game against the Archbishop McNicholas Rockets (12-4) at home on Tuesday, April 30. The contest is set for 5 p.m. at 4 Grove St. in Alexandria.

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