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HORATIO - A week ago in their 8-2A finale, Parkers Chapel let a late lead slip away in a loss to Ouachita.

With the season winding down, El Dorado seems to be gathering momentum.

BEARDEN - Parkers Chapel’s offense continued its outstanding production of late, banging out 13 hits en route to a 18-8 win at Bearden on Monday.

BENTON – El Dorado was able to claw back to even terms, but the Wildcats couldn’t finish off their comeback bid at Benton, falling to the Panthers 6-5 in eight innings Friday night in a 5A South showdown.

PARKERS CHAPEL - Parkers Chapel’s offense continued its surge during their current homestand on Wednesday, as the Trojans banged out 11 hits en route to a 12-9 win over Smackover at Robert McKinnon Park.

A five-run fifth inning proved to be El Dorado’s undoing, as Seth Mejia homered and drove in three runs and Jake Jones also homered to lead Benton to an 8-3 win over the Wildcats Tuesday in 5A South play at the El Dorado/Union County Recreation Complex.

DONALDSON - A disastrous third inning proved to be Parkers Chapel’s undoing Tuesday, as the Trojans fell at Ouachita 19-9 in an 8-2A tilt.

PARKERS CHAPEL – Parkers Chapel finished a busy week with a pair of wins at Robert McKinnon Park with Dylan Davies playing a paramount role in both games.

BEARDEN – After being held to just one hit in their loss to Hampton on Tuesday, Parkers Chapel’s offense bounced back in a big way on Saturday.

On a day where El Dorado was limited to just four hits, the Wildcats found a way to manufacture a run that proved to be the game-winner.