Softball Recap: Sylvan Hills Snaps Eight-Game Streak of Wins on the Road

Sylvan Hills dropped their record down to 14-6 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's eight-game streak of wins on the road. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Vilonia Eagles. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Bears couldn't push the score so high this time.

Abbie Mayden - 2026 was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one double.

As for Vilonia, they pushed their record up to 16-3 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.1 runs over those games.

On Vilonia's side, Kinley Brown looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Brown has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on LaNaya McLaughlin, who went 1-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Dita Porterfield, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one double.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sylvan Hills will welcome Batesville at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Pioneers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.5 runs per game on average), something the Bears will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Vilonia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Conway at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.