Things are heating up in local high school softball. Here's a preview of some upcoming girls varsity softball matchups on the calendar from 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. Indianapolis Shortridge

The Irvington Preparatory Academy (6-4) are slated to play a nonconference game against the Indianapolis Shortridge Blue Devils (8-9) at home on Thursday, May 16. Watch what happens at 5751 University Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Roncalli vs. Brownsburg

On Thursday, May 16, the Roncalli Rebels (20-4) face the Brownsburg Bulldogs (14-5) in a nonconference game on their own turf. Watch what happens at 3300 Prague Road, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Indianapolis Lutheran vs. New Palestine

On Thursday, May 16, the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints (14-6-1) face off against the New Palestine Dragons (20-3) in a nonconference game on their own turf. It all goes down at 5555 S. Arlington Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Decatur Central vs. Franklin Central

The Decatur Central Hawks (21-1) have a nonconference game against the Franklin Central Flashes (15-9) at home on Thursday, May 16. It all goes down at 5251 Kentucky Ave., starting at 5:30 p.m.

Lebanon vs. Cathedral

On Thursday, May 16, the Lebanon varsity Tigers (11-7) have a home nonconference game against the Cathedral Fighting Irish (17-7). The action kicks off at 510 Essex Drive in Lebanon, starting at 5:30 p.m.

Southport vs. Terre Haute South Vigo

On Thursday, May 16, the Southport Cardinals (11-13) will meet the Terre Haute South Vigo Braves (9-11) in a home conference game. The first pitch is set for 6:30 p.m. at 971 E. Banta Road. Southport has a 2-2 conference record, while the visiting Terre Haute South Vigo girls are 2-2 in conference play so far this season.

Southport vs. Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter

On Friday, May 17, the Southport varsity Cardinals (11-13) have a home nonconference game against the Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter Raiders (16-4). The game will take place at 5:30 p.m. at 971 E. Banta Road.

Seton Catholic vs. Indianapolis Crispus Attucks

On Friday, May 17, the Seton Catholic varsity Cardinals (9-4) have a home nonconference game against the Indianapolis Crispus Attucks Tigers (0-6). The first pitch is set for 5:30 p.m. at 233 S. Fifth St. in Richmond.

Guerin Catholic vs. Indianapolis Scecina Memorial

The Guerin Catholic Golden Eagles (10-7) are set to play a nonconference game against the Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders (9-10) at home on Friday, May 17. The faceoff is set for 5:30 p.m. at 15300 N. Gray Road in Noblesville.

New Palestine vs. Beech Grove

The New Palestine Dragons (20-3) have a playoff game against the Beech Grove Hornets (3-14) at home on Monday, May 20. The action kicks off at 4485 S. Victory Drive in New Palestine, starting at 6 p.m.

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