HIGH SCHOOL PREVIEW Regional softball

DIVISION I

Who: Canfield (24-1) vs. Hudson (24-3), Thursday at 5 p.m. at University of Akron.
Other game: North Canton Hoover (27-1) vs. Painesville Riverside (24-3), Wednesday, 5 p.m.
Regional final: Saturday, noon.
Canfield scouting report: The Cardinals swept their Metro Athletic Conference schedule and have qualified for their second regional appearance. Last year, Canfield lost to Hoover, 1-0, in the regional final. Hoover went on to win the state title.

DIVISION II

Who: Poland (20-5) vs. Mogadore Field (20-2), Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Firestone Stadium in Akron.
Other game: Perry (19-6) vs. Akron Hoban (19-1), Thursday at 5 p.m.
Regional final: Saturday, noon.
Poland scouting report: The Bulldogs are making their sixth regional appearance in seven seasons. Last year, Poland lost to Ashtabula Edgewood in the district final.

DIVISION III

Who: Ursuline (20-6) vs. Burton Berkshire (19-5), Thursday at 5 p.m at Genshaft Park, Massillon.
Other game: Maplewood (15-0) vs. Navarre Fairless (18-8), Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Regional final: Saturday, noon.
Ursuline scouting report: The Irish are making their fourth regional appearance in six seasons. Last year, Ursuline lost the regional final to Champion, which finished as state runner-up.

DIVISION IV

Who: Western Reserve (19-9) vs. Strasburg-Franklin (22-6), Wednesday at 5 p.m. at Kent State University.
Other game: Mathews vs. Dalton (21-4), Thursday at 5 p.m.
Regional final: Saturday, noon.
Western Reserve scouting report: The Blue Devils are making their third consecutive appearance in the regional. Western Reserve lost in the semifinals both years, to Bellaire St. John Central Catholic in 2005 and Dalton in 2006. Dalton is defending state champion.

Vindicator staff report