Can Carroll bounce back? Games to watch plus this week's high school softball power rankings

The stretch run is here for high school softball teams as districts are moving into the second half of their schedules, which means the playoffs are around three weeks away.

Here’s a look at some games to watch Thursday and Tuesday around the Easter weekend.

Carroll at Flour Bluff, Tuesday: The two teams played a thriller the last time and Carroll will be looking to regain some momentum.

Bishop at Tuloso-Midway, Tuesday: The Badgers are 3-1 in district play and have a chance to put a hold on second place in 31-4A.

Rockport-Fulton at Sinton, Tuesday: The two Pirate squads are tied at the top of 30-4A with Ingleside, and a win here could be key to earning a top seed in district play.

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Here’s a look at this week’s power rankings.

1. Calallen (19-2)

The Wildcats have won four district games by a combined score of 47-3.

2. Veterans Memorial (17-8)

The Eagles earned a momentum-boosting win against Carroll on Tuesday and can clinch a zone playoff spot with a win against King on Thursday.

3. Santa Gertrudis Academy (22-5)

The Lions are right where coach Thomas De Los Santos likes to see them and are atop the 30-3A standings.

4. Carroll (17-6-3)

The Tigers will look to rebound against Moody on Thursday with Flour Bluff up on Tuesday.

5. Ingleside (22-7)

The Mustangs earned a key win against Rockport-Fulton on Tuesday.

6. Bishop (21-7)

The Badgers are 3-1 in 31-4A play, looking to break away in a tight race for that second spot.

7. Tuloso-Midway (19-5-1)

The Cherokees are hoping to regain some momentum against Bishop on Tuesday.

8. Sinton (15-6-1)

The Pirates have won five straight since a loss to Rockport-Fulton on March 5.

9. Gregory-Portland (10-12-1)

The Ladycats take on Victoria East on Thursday.

10. Robstown (18-7)

The Lady Pickers face Calallen next Tuesday and a rematch with Tuloso-Midway next week.

This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Corpus Christi high school softball games to watch, plus power rankings