Softball: Today’s county schedules — March 8

What to watch

Academy of the Holy Names (2-0) at Tampa Catholic (2-3), 6

The Jaguars return from a 12-day layoff for an important Class 3A, District 9 contest against the rival Crusaders. Last year, Academy of the Holy Names dominated the series, winning both games by a combined 13-5. 

Hernando (5-0) at East Lake (5-1), 7

The Leopards, ranked No. 10 in Class 3A by MaxPreps, have been dominant, outscoring foes by a combined 72-5 during their perfect start. The Eagles, who are No. 7 in Class 6A, went 2-1 at last weekend’s Montverde Tournament. 

County schedules

Hernando County

Springstead at Cypress Creek, 6:30

Hernando at East Lake, 7

Hillsborough County

Academy of the Holy Names at Tampa Catholic, 6

Alonso at Plant, 7

Lennard at Brandon, 7

Pasco County

Clearwater Central Catholic at Academy at the Lakes, 4

Hudson at Fivay, 6:30

Springstead at Cypress Creek, 6:30

Bishop McLaughlin at Gibbs, 7

Boca Ciega at Wesley Chapel, 7

Sunlake at Countryside, 7

The Villages Charter at Zephyrhills, 7

Pinellas County

Clearwater Central Catholic at Academy at the Lakes, 4

Hernando at East Lake, 7

Bishop McLaughlin at Gibbs, 7

Boca Ciega at Wesley Chapel, 7

Sunlake at Countryside, 7