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 stand-out upcoming girls varsity softball games in and around Portland, selected using data from high school sports site 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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Central Catholic vs. Barlow

The Central Catholic Rams (10-14) are set to play a conference game against the Barlow Bruins (15-6) at home on Thursday, May 9. The first pitch is scheduled for 3:45 p.m. at 2401 S.E. Stark St. Central Catholic has a 6-6 conference record, and the visiting Barlow girls are 11-0 in conference play this season.

St. Paul vs. Portland Christian

The St. Paul Buckaroos (13-7) have a conference game against the Portland Christian Royals (0-6) at home on Thursday, May 9. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 20449 Main St. NE in St. Paul. St. Paul enjoys a 9-6 conference record, and Portland Christian has yet to win a conference game this season.

David Douglas vs. Gresham

On Thursday, May 9, the David Douglas Scots (7-22) face the Gresham Gophers (6-17) in a conference game on their own turf. It all goes down at 1001 S.E. 135th Ave., starting at 5 p.m. While David Douglas has a 2-11 conference record, the visiting Gresham girls are 1-10 in conference play this season.

Roosevelt vs. Benson Tech

The Roosevelt Roughriders (14-7) are slated to play a conference game against the Benson Tech Techmen (2-16) at home on Friday, May 10. The first pitch is scheduled for 4 p.m. at 6941 N. Central St. While Roosevelt enjoys a 12-3 conference record, the visiting Benson Tech girls are 1-14 in conference play this season.

Madison vs. Franklin

The Madison Senators (11-10) will play a conference game against the Franklin Quakers (15-7) at home on Friday, May 10. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 2735 N.E. 82nd Ave. While Madison has a 7-7 conference record, the visiting Franklin girls are 11-3 in conference play this season.

Parkrose vs. Wilsonville

On Friday, May 10, the Parkrose Broncos (4-12-1) will meet the Wilsonville Wildcats (3-13) in a conference game on their own turf. Catch the action at 12003 N.E. Shaver St., starting at 5 p.m. Parkrose has a 3-9 conference record, and the visiting Wilsonville girls are 2-7 in conference play so far this season.

Lincoln vs. Grant

The Lincoln Cardinals (9-10) are slated to play a conference game against the Grant Generals (6-16) at home on Friday, May 10. The first pitch is at 1600 S.W. Salmon St. Lincoln has a 7-7 conference record, while the visiting Grant girls are 6-10 in conference play so far this season.

La Salle vs. Parkrose

The La Salle Falcons (9-11) have a conference game against the Parkrose Broncos (4-12-1) at home on Tuesday, May 14. The first pitch is set for 5 p.m. at 11999 S.E. Fuller Road in Milwaukie. La Salle has a 7-3 conference record, and the visiting Parkrose girls are 3-9 in conference play this season.

Parkrose vs. St. Helens

On Wednesday, May 15, the Parkrose Broncos (4-12-1) will meet the St. Helens Lions (8-8) in a conference game on their own turf. The contest is set for 5 p.m. at 12003 N.E. Shaver St. Parkrose has a 3-9 conference record, while the visiting St. Helens girls are 7-4 in conference play this season.

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