Pregame spotlight: 9 high school baseball games to catch this week

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Published on April 10, 2019

Things are heating up in local high school baseball. Here's a peek at some stand-out boys varsity baseball games on the calendar from in and around New Orleans, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.

St. Charles Catholic vs. De La Salle

On Thursday, April 11, the St. Charles Catholic varsity Comets (19-6) have a home nonconference game against the De La Salle Cavalier (16-6). The action kicks off at 100 Dominican Drive in LaPlace, starting at 4 p.m.

New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy vs. Riverdale

On Thursday, April 11, the New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy varsity Bulldogs (2-10) have a home conference game against the Riverdale Rebels (10-7). The faceoff is set for 4 p.m. at 425 O'Bannon St. While New Orleans Military & Maritime Academy has a 1-4 conference record, the visiting Riverdale boys are 5-0 in conference play this season.

Holy Cross vs. Jesuit

On Thursday, April 11, the Holy Cross varsity Tigers (10-9) have a home conference game against the Jesuit Blue Jays (20-8). Catch the action at 5500 Paris Ave., starting at 4 p.m. Holy Cross has a 3-2 conference record, while the visiting Jesuit boys are 7-1 in conference play so far this season.

Easton vs. East Jefferson

On Saturday, April 13, the Easton varsity Eagles (12-8) have a home nonconference game against the East Jefferson Warriors (9-11). Catch the action at 3019 Canal St., starting at 11 a.m.

St. Charles Catholic vs. Brother Martin

The St. Charles Catholic Comets (19-6) have a nonconference game against the Brother Martin Crusaders (20-5) at home on Saturday, April 13. It all goes down at 100 Dominican Drive in LaPlace, starting at 1 p.m.

Riverdale vs. De La Salle

On Monday, April 15, the Riverdale Rebels (10-7) will meet the De La Salle Cavalier (16-6) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 7 p.m. at 240 Riverdale Drive in Jefferson.

Benjamin Franklin vs. Riverdale

The Benjamin Franklin Falcons (4-10) will play a conference game against the Riverdale Rebels (10-7) at home on Tuesday, April 16. The contest will take place at 4 p.m. at 2001 Leon C Simon Drive. While Benjamin Franklin has a 2-2 conference record, the visiting Riverdale boys are 5-0 in conference play this season.

Landry-Walker vs. John Ehret

On Tuesday, April 16, the Landry-Walker varsity boys (2-10) have a home conference game against the John Ehret Patriots (7-12). Catch the action at 1200 L B Landry Ave., starting at 4:30 p.m. Landry-Walker has yet to win a conference game this season, and John Ehret is undefeated in conference play so far this season.

De La Salle vs. Donaldsonville

On Wednesday, April 17, the De La Salle Cavalier (16-6) face off against the Donaldsonville Tigers (12-9) in a home conference game. The action kicks off at 5300 St. Charles Ave., starting at 5 p.m. While De La Salle is undefeated in conference play, the Donaldsonville boys have one win in conference games this season.


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