On the cusp of a deserved softball playoff berth, Palmer slid to a 1-5 finish, including three setbacks in a row to finish at 13-8 overall and 6-8 in District 18-3A. As Yosemite Sam would say, “Dagnabbit!” Two of those losses, to No. 18 Malakoff (19-3) and Mildred (17-3-1), soured ...