Parkview hasn't had much luck against Vilonia recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Patriots will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 4:30 p.m. Parkview has given up an average of 12.9 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Parkview came into their game on Monday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 12-3 to Central.
Ma'Kylah Palmer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and eight unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Ma'Kyyah Palmer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Vilonia has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.53 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came out on top against Greenbrier by a score of 18-13. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles, who have now won three contests in a row.
The team relied heavily on Ralyn Kelley, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Olivia Cates was another key player, scoring four runs while getting on base in five of her six plate appearances.
Vilonia kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Vilonia's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 12-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.1 runs over those games. As for Parkview, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.
Parkview suffered a grim 18-3 defeat to Vilonia in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Patriots have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
