It's a big week in local high school softball. Here's a preview of 10 girls varsity softball games to catch this week 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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Irvington Preparatory Academy vs. Greenwood Christian Academy

On Thursday, May 2, the Irvington Preparatory Academy varsity girls (4-3) have a home nonconference game against the Greenwood Christian Academy Cougars (7-3). The clash will take place at 5:30 p.m. at 5751 University Ave.

Southport vs. Pike

On Monday, May 6, the Southport Cardinals (8-8) face the Pike Red Devils (0-14) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at 971 E. Banta Road.

Lawrence North vs. Brownsburg

On Monday, May 6, the Lawrence North Wildcats (5-7-1) will meet the Brownsburg Bulldogs (9-5) in a home nonconference game. The action kicks off at 7802 Hague Road, starting at 6 p.m.

Indianapolis Bishop Chatard vs. Harrison

On Tuesday, May 7, the Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans (10-7) face the Harrison Raiders (11-4) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The game will begin at 5 p.m. at 5885 Crittenden Ave.

Pike vs. Center Grove

On Tuesday, May 7, the Pike varsity Red Devils (0-14) have a home conference game against the Center Grove Trojans (14-3). The skirmish is set for 5:30 p.m. at 5401 W. 71st St. Whereas the Pike girls have yet to win a conference game this season, Center Grove is undefeated in conference play this season.

Decatur Central vs. Martinsville

The Decatur Central Hawks (14-1) will play a conference game against the Martinsville Artesians (12-9) at home on Tuesday, May 7. It all goes down at 5251 Kentucky Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m. Decatur Central boasts an 9-0 conference record, and the visiting Martinsville girls are 5-4 in conference play this season.

Irvington Preparatory Academy vs. Indianapolis Howe

On Tuesday, May 7, the Irvington Preparatory Academy varsity girls (4-3) have a home conference game against the Indianapolis Howe Hornets (4-3). The contest is set for 5:30 p.m. at 5751 University Ave. Irvington Preparatory Academy has a 2-0 conference record, and the visiting Indianapolis Howe girls are 2-2 in conference play so far this season.

Roncalli vs. Shelbyville

On Tuesday, May 7, the Roncalli Rebels (14-3) face off against the Shelbyville Golden Bears (8-9) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at 3300 Prague Road.

Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter vs. Pike

The Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders (14-1) will play a nonconference game against the Pike Red Devils (0-14) at home on Wednesday, May 8. The action kicks off at 3360 W. 30th St., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Martinsville vs. Decatur Central

The Martinsville Artesians (12-9) have a conference game against the Decatur Central Hawks (14-1) at home on Wednesday, May 8. The first pitch is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. at 1360 E. Gray St. in Martinsville. Martinsville has a 5-4 conference record, and the visiting Decatur Central girls are 9-0 in conference play so far this season.

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