If you follow local high school softball, chances are you've already made your picks for this coming week. If not, here's a look at some noteworthy upcoming girls varsity softball matchups in and around Indianapolis, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.

(Hoodline offers data-driven analysis of local happenings and trends across cities. Details like game dates/times and team records are based on data provided by MaxPreps and may be subject to change; the latest up-to-date information is available at the links below.)

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Cascade vs. Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter

On Thursday, May 9, the Cascade Cadets (7-10) face the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders (14-2) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The action kicks off at 6565 S. County Road 200 West in Clayton, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Perry Meridian vs. Roncalli

On Thursday, May 9, the Perry Meridian varsity Falcons (4-12) have a home nonconference game against the Roncalli Rebels (16-3). The game will begin at 5:30 p.m. at 401 W. Meridian School Road.

Irvington Preparatory Academy vs. Herron

On Monday, May 13, the Irvington Preparatory Academy varsity girls (4-3) have a home nonconference game against the Herron Achaeans (8-4). It all goes down at 6949 E Raymond St., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Decatur Central vs. Center Grove

On Monday, May 13, the Decatur Central varsity Hawks (17-1) have a home nonconference game against the Center Grove Trojans (16-3). It all goes down at 5251 Kentucky Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Lapel vs. Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter

On Tuesday, May 14, the Lapel Bulldogs (9-6) face off against the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders (14-2) in a nonconference game on their own turf. It all goes down at 1850 S. 900 West in Lapel, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Roncalli vs. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory

The Roncalli Rebels (16-3) have a conference game against the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Braves (3-9) at home on Tuesday, May 14. The action kicks off at 3300 Prague Road, starting at 5:30 p.m. While Roncalli is undefeated in conference play, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory has yet to win a conference game this season.

Horizon Christian vs. Faith Christian

Horizon Christian (0-1) has a nonconference game against the Faith Christian Eagles (2-12) at home on Tuesday, May 14. Catch the action at 7702 Indian Lake Road, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Center Grove vs. Lawrence North

On Tuesday, May 14, the Center Grove Trojans (16-3) will meet the Lawrence North Wildcats (5-10-1) in a home conference game. The first pitch is set for 5:30 p.m. at 2717 S. Morgantown Road in Greenwood. While Center Grove boasts a 5-0 conference record, the visiting Lawrence North girls are 3-2 in conference play this season.

Triton Central vs. Irvington Preparatory Academy

On Wednesday, May 15, the Triton Central varsity Tigers (9-7) have a home nonconference game against Irvington Preparatory Academy (4-3). The skirmish will begin at 5 p.m. at 4774 W. 600 North in Fairland.

Franklin Community vs. Decatur Central

The Franklin Community Grizzly Cubs (11-5) are due to play a conference game against the Decatur Central Hawks (17-1) at home on Wednesday, May 15. The action kicks off at 2600 Cumberland Drive in Franklin, starting at 5:30 p.m. Franklin Community has a 7-3 conference record, while the visiting Decatur Central girls are 10-0 in conference play so far this season.

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