Pregame spotlight: 9 high school softball games to watch this week
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Things are heating up in local high school softball. Here's a peek at some upcoming girls varsity softball games on the calendar from in and around Cleveland, selected using data from high school sports source MaxPreps.
Rhodes vs. Warrensville Heights
On Wednesday, April 24, the Rhodes varsity Rams (9-3) have a home nonconference game against the Warrensville Heights Tigers (0-3-1). The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 5100 Biddulph Ave.
Rhodes vs. Hayes Vo-Tech
On Thursday, April 25, the Rhodes Rams (9-3) face the Hayes Vo-Tech Lakers (1-0) in a conference game on their own turf. The skirmish will begin at 4 p.m. at 5100 Biddulph Ave. Both teams will be looking to maintain their conference winning streaks: both teams are undefeated.
John Hay vs. John Marshall
On Thursday, April 25, John Hay (0-1) faces off against the John Marshall Lawyers (4-5) in a home nonconference game. The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 2075 Stokes Blvd.
St. Joseph Academy vs. Strongsville
On Thursday, April 25, the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars (12-2) will meet the Strongsville Mustangs (5-11) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The first pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. at 3470 Rocky River Drive.
Harding vs. Rhodes
The Harding Skippers (5-8) will play a nonconference game against the Rhodes Rams (9-3) at home on Saturday, April 27. It all goes down at 329 Vine St. in Fairport Harbor, starting at 12 p.m.
Archbishop Hoban vs. St. Joseph Academy
On Monday, April 29, the Archbishop Hoban Knights (0-3-1) face off against the St. Joseph Academy Jaguars (12-2) in a conference game on their own turf. The first pitch is set for 4:30 p.m. at 1 Holy Cross Blvd. in Akron. Archbishop Hoban has yet to win a conference game this season, whereas St. Joseph Academy is 5-1 in conference play so far this season.
East Tech vs. Rhodes
On Tuesday, April 30, the East Tech varsity Scarabs (0-1) have a home conference game against the Rhodes Rams (9-3). The contest is set for 4 p.m. at 2439 E. 55th St. The East Tech girls have yet to win a conference game this season, whereas Rhodes is undefeated in conference play so far this season.
John F. Kennedy vs. John Marshall
On Tuesday, April 30, the John F. Kennedy varsity Fighting Eagles (0-1) have a home conference game against the John Marshall Lawyers (4-5). The first pitch is set for 4 p.m. at 17100 Harvard Ave. John F. Kennedy has yet to win a conference game this season, and John Marshall is 4-2 in conference play so far this season.
Lincoln West vs. John Hay
On Tuesday, April 30, the Lincoln West Wolverines (1-1) face off against John Hay (0-1) in a nonconference game on their own turf. The game will begin at 4 p.m. at 3202 W. 30th St.
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