If you follow regional high school softball, chances are you've already made your picks for this coming week. If not, here's a preview of some noteworthy upcoming girls varsity softball games in and around Albuquerque, selected using data from high school sports site MaxPreps.
La Cueva vs. Valencia
The La Cueva Bears (7-7-1) will play a nonconference game against the Valencia Jaguars (9-10) at home on Friday, April 12. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 7801 Wilshire Ave. NE.
Capital vs. Albuquerque
On Saturday, April 13, the Capital Jaguars (7-7) face the Albuquerque Bulldogs (8-5-2) in a conference game on their own turf. The action kicks off at 4851 Paseo Del Sol Drive in Santa Fe, starting at 11 a.m. Both teams have yet to lose a conference game this season.
West Mesa vs. Eldorado
On Saturday, April 13, the West Mesa varsity Mustangs (4-10) have a home conference game against the Eldorado Eagles (10-6). It all goes down at 6701 Fortuna Road NW, starting at 12 p.m. Whereas the West Mesa girls have yet to win a conference game this season, Eldorado is undefeated in conference play so far this season.
Laguna Acoma vs. Hope Christian
On Saturday, April 13, the Laguna Acoma Hawks (14-3) will meet the Hope Christian Huskies (10-7) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 12 p.m. at Highway 66th in New Laguna.
Rio Grande vs. Manzano
The Rio Grande Ravens (3-11) are slated to play a conference game against the Manzano Monarchs (11-5) at home on Saturday, April 13. It all goes down at 2300 Arenal Road SW, starting at 12 p.m. Rio Grande has yet to win a conference game this season, and Manzano is undefeated in conference play so far this season.
Capital vs. Albuquerque
On Saturday, April 13, the Capital varsity Jaguars (7-7) have a home conference game against the Albuquerque Bulldogs (8-5-2). It all goes down at 4851 Paseo Del Sol Drive in Santa Fe, starting at 1 p.m. Both teams are undefeated in conference play this season.
Bernalillo vs. Highland
On Tuesday, April 16, the Bernalillo Spartans (12-3) will meet the Highland Hornets (0-14) in a home conference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 250 Isidro Sanchez Road in Bernalillo. While Bernalillo is undefeated in conference play, the Highland girls have yet to win a conference game this season.
Native American Community Academy vs. Northwest
On Thursday, April 18, the Native American Community Academy varsity Eagles (1-2) have a home conference game against the Northwest Falcons (1-6). The first pitch is set for 12 p.m. at 1000 Indian School Road NW. Both teams will be looking to remain undefeated in conference play this season.
Native American Community Academy vs. Northwest
The Native American Community Academy Eagles (1-2) have a conference game against the Northwest Falcons (1-6) at home on Thursday, April 18. The contest is set for 2 p.m. at 1000 Indian School Road NW. The Eagles are 1-0 in conference games this season.
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