Parkview Baptist and Zachary are an even 4-4 against one another since April of 2016, but likely not for long. The Eagles will be playing in front of their home fans against the Broncos at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Parkview Baptist is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
On Wednesday, Parkview Baptist beat Catholic of Pointe Coupee 8-4. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Jalayah Slaughter
| 04/08/26 @ Catholic of Pointe Coupee | 2 |
| 03/16/26 vs St. Charles Catholic | 1 |
| 03/12/26 vs Madison Prep Academy | 1 |
| 03/07/26 @ Anacoco | 1 |
| 02/27/26 @ Live Oak | 1 |
Aimee Gawlik and Jalayah Slaughter were major factors while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Gawlik tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Meanwhile, Slaughter struck out seven batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Gawlik has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At the plate, Gawlik got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one double, while Slaughter went a perfect 4-for-4 with two doubles, two RBI, and one run. Those two doubles gave Slaughter a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Claire McDowell, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in February. Emmarie Lacy was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Zachary made easy work of Maurepas on Thursday and carried off an 11-2 victory. Considering the Broncos have won 13 matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Zachary's win bumped their record up to 13-14. As for Parkview Baptist, their victory bumped their record up to 24-4.
Parkview Baptist couldn't quite finish off Zachary when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 11-9. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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