Two doubleheader sweeps of Lincoln helped Parkland clinch the Mid-West Athletic Conference title and finish the regular season on a 16-game winning streak. Staff writer SCOTT RICHEY caught up with the No. 9 Cobras (41-13) ahead of the start of Region 24 tournament play, in which they’re the No. 1 seed and had a first-round bye before playing Danville Area at noon today in Springfield:
Meshing nicely
A strong lineup. Perhaps an even stronger pitching staff. It’s all come together for Parkland this spring, particularly since a 7-1 loss to John Wood on April 22 — the last time the Cobras tasted defeat.