Marion Local's John Elking, left, looks toward third base as Parkway's Cole Hamrick, right, heads for second base during their Midwest Athletic Conference contest on Friday in Maria Stein. Parkway defeated Marion Local, 9-8.

MARIA STEIN - Parkway jumped out quickly on Marion Local, only to have the Flyers roar back midway through the game. Parkway got two runs late, which were enough to hold off the Flyers for the 9-8 win in Midwest Athletic Confer . . .