Charles Henderson High Baseball

Weekly Schedule: January 30

2012-01-27T11:04:00.001-06:00

CHARLES HENDERSON BASEBALL
Weekly Schedule: January 30-February 5

Monday – January 30
Orange Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, White Shirt
Varsity : Practice begins at 2:45 p.m.
JV: Practice begins at 5:45 p.m.
Estimated dismissal time: Varsity: 6:00 JV: 8:00

Tuesday – January 31
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Orange Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 2:45 p.m.
JV: Practice begins at 5:45 p.m.
Estimated dismissal time: Varsity: Pitchers & Catchers 7:00/Others 6:00 JV: 8:00

Wednesday – February 1
Orange Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 2:30 p.m.
JV: Same as Varsity
Estimated dismissal time: Varsity: 5:00 JV: 5:00

Thursday – February 2
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, White Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 2:45 p.m.
JV: Practice begins at 5:45 p.m.
Estimated dismissal time: Varsity: 6:00 JV: 8:10

Friday – February 3
Orange Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Orange Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 2:45 p.m.
JV: Practice begins at 5:45 p.m.
Estimated dismissal time: Varsity: 6:00 p.m. JV: 8:00

Saturday – February 4
Varsity: White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, BLUE & ORANGE SHIRT
JV: White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, BLUE & ORANGE SHIRT
*Some JV players will stay for scrimmage with Varsity. Players will be notified Thursday.
Varsity: Practice begins at 9:30
JV: Practice begins at 8:30
Estimated dismissal times: Varsity-1:00 JV: 10:30

Sunday-February 5
No Practice

Fan Merchandise Avaliable

2012-01-11T11:43:00.000-06:00

Trojan fans have the opportunity to order t-shirts, sweatshirts, and other items for the upcoming season. Please e-mail ironsd@troyschools.net to request a catalog or drop by the CHHS office to pick one up.

Team Adler Wins 2011 Trojan Challenge

2011-12-12T11:07:00.000-06:00

The Charles Henderson baseball team concluded fall workouts with the annual Trojan Challenge. The 2012 seniors (Jalin Lawson, Michael Fox, Michael Thomas, Austin Adler, and Gregory Barnette) each chose teams and competed in twelve different challenges ranging from bench press to a general knowledge test. Team Adler finished in first place on the book test and obstacle course to narrowly edge out Team Barnette for the title.

Baseball Alumni Reunion

2011-08-31T10:09:00.000-05:00

On September 9 the CHHS baseball program is inviting back all former Trojan baseball players for an alumni baseball reunion. It will take place on the 5th floor of the Troy University stadium tower at 6:00 pm prior to the kickoff of the CHHS vs. Booker T. Washington football game at 7:00 pm. All former players and their families are invited. There is no cost for the evening and dinner will be served. We would love to have as many former Trojans as possible to join us. If you will be able to attend, please e-mail Coach Irons at ironsd@troyschools.net so we can have an accurate count of how many people will be in attendance.

Record Attendance at Third Annual CHHS Youth Baseball Camp

2011-08-09T15:19:00.000-05:00

The highest number of campers ever attended the Trojan Youth Baseball Camp this summer. 59 campers attended the four day camp that took place on the campus of Charles Henderson High School. Thank you to all of the coaches, players, campers, and parents that made this camp a huge success!

CHHS Youth Baseball Camp

2011-05-23T10:39:00.000-05:00

The 3rd annual Charles Henderson High School youth baseball camp will be July 19-22. For more information and all the details see below for a registration form.

Camp Registration Form

Trojans Close Year with Banquet

2011-05-12T09:00:00.000-05:00

The 2011 Charles Henderson baseball season was brought to a close Tuesday night with the annual post-season banquet. The Varsity, JV, and Freshmen teams were honored and some individual awards were given out. On the JV team John Michael Renfroe was voted the Most Improved Player while Hunter Baggett and Luke Hastings were elected as the Teammates of the Year.

For the Varsity, Michael Thomas was voted both the Teammate of the Year and the Most Improved Player. Seniors Harrison Reeves and Chase Connell were elected Team Captains. Michael Fox received the "Don't Move Your Feet" award for being hit by the most pitches. Connell also received the Most Productive Hitter award for the highest percentage of Quality At-Bats.

The four seniors from the class of 2011 were also honored and received a gift from the CHHS baseball program. They were outfielder Tyler Dansby, pitcher and firstbaseman Harrison Reeves, pitcher Blake Hutchinson, and catcher Chase Connell.

Trojans' Season Ends at Russell County

2011-04-24T21:42:00.000-05:00

The 13th consecutive playoff appearance for the Charles Henderson Trojans came to an end Friday night at Russell County. In game one Tripp Blackmon took the loss on the mound and struck out one. Houston Mabray finished the game out of the bullpen. Blackmon drove in Michael Fox with a two run homerun in the third inning. In game two Blake Hutchinson pitched well but took the loss. Harrison Reeves relieved Hutchinson on the mound in the fifth inning. Fox was 2-4 with two doubles and and RBI. Jalin Lawson had a homerun, double, and three RBI. Blackmon, Chase Connell, Joey Denison, and Chase Smartt each added hits.

Friday night marked the final games for four CHHS seniors. They are Chase Connell, Tyler Dansby, Blake Hutchinson, and Harrison Reeves. They have compiled 116 wins in their four years as Trojans and advanced to the AHSAA playoffs each season. They have also been ranked in the top ten in 5A during every week of their high school careers.

Trojans Split Regular Season Finale

2011-04-19T22:23:00.000-05:00

CHHS concluded the regular season Tuesday by going to Andalusia and defeating the Bulldogs 8-5 before falling to Northview 8-7.

Against Andalusia Tripp Blackmon struck out one in earning the win. Houston Mabray got the save and recorded two strike outs. Tyler Dansby led the offensive attack with two hits and four RBI. Chase Smartt was 2-3 while Blackmon and Michael Thomas each were 1-1.

Northview, the fifth ranked team in 6A, defeated the Trojans 8-7. Jalin Lawson took the loss on the mound. Brantley LeCroy worked four innings of relief. At the plate Michael Fox was 2-4 with an RBI. Blackmon, Lawson, Smartt, and Gregory Barnette each added hits.

Lawson, Irons Chosen to AHSAA All-Star Game

2011-04-19T08:32:00.000-05:00

Junior Jalin Lawson and Head Coach Derek Irons will represent CHHS at the 15th annual AHSAA All-Star Sports Week in Montgomery. The South team will take on the North team in a doubleheader at Riverwalk Stadium on July 11.

Lawson is one of eighteen players chosen for the South roster that includes players from all classifications. He is currently batting .479 for the Trojans and leads the team in doubles (19), home runs (7), runs (51), and stolen bases (14). His career batting average is .432 and he has 12 career homeruns and 78 career RBI. He batted .500 during the 2010 playoffs as a sophomore. He was chosen for the Alabama Baseball Coaches Association Underclassman Weekend during the summer of 2010.

Coach Irons was chosen to coach the South squad. Irons is in his third year at CHHS with an 81-33 (71%) overall record and 137-67 (67%) career record. He has guided CHHS to three consecutive playoff appearances, and this season marks 13 straight playoff berths for the Trojans. CHHS has been ranked in every ASWA 5A poll since Irons arrived in Troy and in 2010 they achieved their first ever number one ranking. He was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Coach of the Year in the state of Alabama for the 2008 season.

Weekly Schedule: April 18

2011-04-18T08:36:00.001-05:00

CHARLES HENDERSON BASEBALL
Weekly Schedule: April 18-23

Monday – April 18
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Varsity : Practice begins at 3:00
Estimated dismissal time: 6:00

Tuesday – April 19
Varsity: Andalusia/Northview at Andalusia, 3:30
Gray Hat and Pants, Blue Belt, Socks, and Undershirt, Orange Jersey
Depart CHHS at 1:40

Wednesday – April 20
Gray Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Gray Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 3:00
Estimated dismissal time: 5:00

Thursday – April 21
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Varsity: Practice begins at 3:00
Estimated dismissal time: 5:30

Friday – April 22
Varsity: Russell County at Russell County, 5:00 (Central Time) DH
White Hat and Pants, Blue Jersey, Belt, and Socks, Orange Undershirt
Depart CHHS at 11:30

Saturday – April 23
Varsity: Russell County at Russell County-If Necessary, 5:00 (Central Time)
Gray Hat and Pants, Blue Belt, Socks, and Undershirt, Orange Jersey
Depart CHHS at 1:00

Trojans Sweep Sikes Memorial Weekend

2011-04-16T22:13:00.000-05:00

CHHS defeated Slocomb 6-5 and Houston Academy 6-0 in the Terry Sikes Memorial Weekend Saturday. Tripp Blackmon got the win against Slocomb working four innings and striking out two while allowing one earned run. Houston Mabray worked three scoreless innings in relief and struck out two to earn the save. Chase Smartt was 3-3 at the plate with two RBI and one run scored. Chase Connell had a hit and two RBI, Jalin Lawson had a hit and RBI, and Michael Fox doubled.

Prior to game two the 2011 seniors were recognized in Senior Night festivities. Those seniors are Chase Connell, Tyler Dansby, Blake Hutchinson, and Harrison Reeves. Hutchinson stole the show on Senior Night with his complete game shut-out on the mound. He struck out eight. Connell was 2-2 with two RBI while Joey Denison was 2-3 with an RBI and run scored. Michael Fox and Tripp Blackmon each had two hits. Fox drove in two and scored two, Blackmon scored a run.

Trojans Split at Brantley

2011-04-15T11:07:00.000-05:00

The Trojans emerged from Spring Break with a split at Brantley Thursday. CHHS dropped game one by a score of 14-13 despite entering the AHSAA record book for the second time this season. In the first inning Tripp Blackmon, Jalin Lawson, Chase Connell, and Gregory Barnette hit consecutive homeruns which was only the second time in AHSAA history that feat has occurred. Connell finished 4-5 with two RBI and Lawson was 2-3 with 2 RBI.

In game two Luke Hastings earned his varsity win on the mound in relief of Brantley LeCroy. Hastings worked 4 1/3 innings and struck out two. Lawson added his second homerun of the day and finished 3-3 in game two with three RBI. Connell also hit his second of the day while Barnette was 3-3 with two doubles.

CHHS returns to action with the Sikes Memorial Weekend this Saturday. The Trojans meet Slocomb at 11 at CHHS and Bibb County at 5 at Troy University. Senior Night festivities will be prior to the 5:00 game at Troy.

Trojans Drop Re-Match of Top Ten Teams

2011-04-08T08:21:00.000-05:00

The #6 ranked CHHS Trojans lost a 6-1 decision in Troy Thursday against the #3 ranked Rehobeth Rebels. Tripp Blackmon pitched a complete game but took the loss on the mound. He also drove in the Trojans' only run with a solo blast in the sixth inning. Chase Connell, Dalton Harris, and Tyler Dansby each added hits.

Rehobeth Tops CHHS

2011-04-07T08:37:00.000-05:00

In a battle of two teams ranked in the top ten of 5A baseball, the Rehobeth Rebels came out on top with a 13-12 victory over the Trojans. Harrison Reeves started the game and worked 5 1/3 innings and struck out three. Blake Hutchinson took the loss in relief working 2/3 of an inning and striking out one. Senior Tyler Dansby led the offensive attack for the Trojans going 3-4 with 6 RBI including a grand slam in the fifth inning. Chase Connell was 3-4 and Chase Smartt finished 3-3. Gregory Barnette added a two run homerun in the sixth inning.

The two teams square off again at CHHS on Thursday at 4:30.

Lawson Enters AHSAA Record Book

2011-04-06T08:21:00.000-05:00

Jalin Lawson's three homerun effort against Eufaula on March 26 has earned him a position in the AHSAA record book for most homeruns in a game. His three homerun game is listed among several others who have hit three round-trippers in one game. Lawson is the first CHHS player to be listed in the AHSAA record book.

http://www.ahsaa.com/Sports/Baseball/Records/IndividualRecords/tabid/872/Default.aspx

Trojans Top Two Teams in Troy

2011-04-02T21:10:00.000-05:00

CHHS won a pair of games as part of the Terry Sikes Memorial Weekend of Baseball in Troy on Saturday. In game one the Trojans defeated Chilton County by a score of 11-4 and in game two defeated Wicksburg, the #1 ranked team in 2A, by a score of 19-9. Against Chilton County, Tripp Blackmon got the start and recorded one strike out. He gave way to Houston Mabray who earned the save and struck out three. Chase Connell started the scoring in the first with a two RBI double to put the Trojans on top. Jalin Lawson's two run homerun was the big blow in a three inning fifth for CHHS. The Trojans added single runs in the third and fourth before adding a three run sixth to round out the scoring. Lawson finished 3-4 with 4 RBI and Connell was also 3-4 with two RBI. Gregory Barnette was 2-4 with three RBI.

In game two Brantley LeCroy got the start and struck out three. Blake Hutchinson relieved LeCroy then gave way to Fox who struck out three for the save. Fox also finished 3-5 at the plate. Connell was 4-5 with six RBI and Joey Denison added three hits and two RBI. Barnette hit a two run homerun in the fourth.

Trojans Clinch Playoff Berth with Sweep of Carroll

2011-04-01T22:30:00.000-05:00

CHHS took two games from Carroll Friday night by scores of 16-6 and 13-3. Blake Hutchinson was the winning pitcher in game one and struck out five. Chase Connell was 2-4 with four RBI and Joey Denison was 3-3 with four RBI. Chase Smartt added two singles and a homerun.

In game two Tripp Blackmon earned the win and struck out two. At the plate Blackmon was 2-3 with two RBI and Jalin Lawson was 4-4 with 4 RBI. Smartt also contributed two hits.

The two wins increased the Trojans area record to 3-1 which was good enough to clinch a playoff berth. The two game series against Rehobeth will determine the area champion.

The Trojans return to action Saturday in the Sikes Memorial Weekend. They take on Chilton County at 11:00 am at CHHS and Wicksburg at 5:00 at Troy University.

CHHS Defeats Carroll

2011-03-31T21:07:00.000-05:00

Harrison Reeves' complete game effort on the mound led the Trojans to a 9-4 victory over area foe Carroll. Reeves was credited with his fourth win of the season and second in area play by striking out one and allowing three earned. After allowing one run in the first, the Trojans struck for three runs in the third. Tripp Blackmon hit a triple and was driven in by Jalin Lawson. Later in the inning Joey Denison drove in courtesy runner Michael Thomas, then Denison scored on a wild pitch. The score remained 3-1 until the fifth when the CHHS bats erupted for five runs. Gregory Barnette's two run double and Michael Fox's two RBI single were the big hits in the inning. Blackmon added an insurance run in the seventh by driving in Fox with a single.

CHHS returns to action Friday at home in a doubleheader against Carroll.

Lawson's Career Day Powers Trojans to Split

2011-03-26T21:05:00.000-05:00

Junior Jalin Lawson finished the day 8-8 with three homeruns, four doubles, and a single while driving in 12 runs to lead CHHS to a split over area foe Eufaula. The Trojans dropped game one by a score of 18-17. Houston Mabray took the loss after working 3 2/3 in relief. Lawson hit three homeruns and drove in eight. Michael Fox was 3-4 with a three run homerun. Joey Denison was 3-4 with a sac fly and four RBI. Chase Smartt was 3-5 and both Tripp Blackmon and Chase Connell added two hits.

CHHS bounced back to win game two by a final of 14-5. Blake Hutchinson was credited with the win after working 5 1/3 and striking out five. Lawson remained perfect with three doubles and a single while scoreing three and driving in four. Connell was 3-4 with two RBI and Smartt added two doubles. Tyler Dansby hit his first career homerun and finished 2-4 with three runs.

Reeves Lifts Trojans to Area Win

2011-03-26T07:04:00.000-05:00

Senior Harrison Reeves' complete game, five strikeout performance on the mound led the way as the number seven-ranked Trojans defeated Eufaula 10-8 in eight innings in the 5A, Area 3 opener. He allowed only two earned runs while walking one. At the plate Tripp Blackmon, Chase Connell, and Joey Denison all collected three hits each.

CHHS got on the board in the first when Connell's single drove in Blackmon and Jalin Lawson. Courtesy runner Michael Thomas stole home as part of a double steal attempt to give the Trojans a 3-0 lead after the top of the first. After Eufaula answered with two runs in the bottom of the first, Michael Fox lifted a sacrifice fly to center field to score Tyler Dansby to increase the lead to 4-2. In the fourth inning Blackmon drove in Dansby and Fox with a single to push the lead to 6-2. CHHS would not score again until the eighth inning. A leadoff walk by Fox was followed by a sacrifice bunt by Blackmon. Then Lawson, Connell, Gregory Barnette, and Denison each followed with RBI hits to bring the margin to 10-6. After allowing two runs in the bottom of the eighth Reeves induced a line drive to the shortstop Lawson to finish the game.

Area play continues Saturday as Eufaula travels to Troy for a doubleheader beginning at noon.

CHHS Wins Two on the Road

2011-03-21T08:27:00.000-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans, currently ranked #7 in 5A in the state of Alabama, defeated Montgomery Catholic and Dallas County in Dallas County Friday night. In game one the Trojans took down Montgomery Catholic by a final of 18-0. Winning pitcher Blake Hutchinson went the distance striking out eight. At the plate Chase Connell was 4-4 and drove in three. Gregory Barnette was 2-3 with two RBI while Chase Smartt finished a homerun shy of the cycle and drove in three. Tyler Dansby finished a perfect 2-2 with two RBI.

In game two CHHS was victorious by a 12-5 count. Starter Houston Mabray worked four innings and struck out four to earn the win. He gave way to Tripp Blackmon who worked three scoreless innings for his first save of the season. Connell was 2-2 with two sacrifice flies, finishing the day a perfect 6-6. Jalin Lawson was 2-4 with an RBI and two stolen bases.

The Trojans begin area play Friday at Eufaula. First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.

Trojans Split Doubleheader

2011-03-17T08:05:00.000-05:00

The Trojans continued play in the Southeast Alabama Invitational on Tuesday and split a doubleheader with Houston County and host team G.W. Long. In the opener against Houston County the Trojans won by a 21-1 margin. Austin Adler and Tripp Blackmon each his their first career homeruns and Tyler Dansby was 2-2 with two RBI. Brantley LeCroy got the win on the mound striking out three and surrendering only one hit.

In game two G.W. Long defeated the Trojans 5-3. Harrison Reeves took the loss despite striking out eight over six innings. Jalin Lawson was 2-3 with a run scored. Joey Denison had a hit and scored a run while Michael Fox added a single and RBI. Tyler Dansby doubled and Dalton Harris drove in a run with a sacrifice fly.

Slocomb Defeats CHHS

2011-03-14T20:55:00.000-05:00

The Trojans dropped a 5-1 decision to Slocomb Monday night in the opening day of the Southeast Alabama Invitational Tournament in Skipperville. Auburn signee Clay Holmes struck out eleven CHHS batters in his winning effort. Tripp Blackmon took the loss working 4 2/3 and allowed four earned runs. Michael Fox relieved Blackmon in the 5th and did not allow a hit while striking out two. Joey Denison drove in the Trojan run and Michael Fox added a single and stolen base. Jalin Lawson stole a base and scored a run.

CHHS continues play in the SEAI Tuesday against Houston County and G.W. Long.

Thompson Takes Two from Trojans

2011-03-13T20:15:00.000-05:00

Thompson High School in Birmingham swept CHHS in a doubleheader Saturday by scores of 5-1 and 5-0. In the opener Houston Mabray went 6 innings and struck out five while taking the loss. Jalin Lawson was 2-3 while stealing a base and scoring a run. Chase Connell was 1-1 with two walks and an RBI while Joey Denison added a hit. In game two Blake Hutchinson worked 3 1/3 and struck out two. Harrison Reeves allowed only one hit in relief and did not give up an earned run.

The Trojans begin play in the Southeast Alabama Invitational Tournament Monday at G.W. Long against Slocomb at 5:00.

Trojans Sweep Home Doubleheader

2011-03-09T07:54:00.000-06:00

Charles Henderson swept a doubleheader Tuesday over Brantley by scores of 10-0 and 12-1. In the opener Tripp Blackmon turned in a strong performance on the mound allowing only one hit and striking out six. Dalton Harris' two RBI single in the second got the Trojans out to a 2-0 lead. It was extended in the third inning when Joey Denison drive in two with a single and was followed with RBI hits from Michael Fox and Chase Smartt. Chase Connell's grand slam in the fourth inning finished the scoring for CHHS.

In game two Jalin Lawson finished 4-4 with two RBI and two runs scored. Fox and Connell each added two hits. Harrison Reeves earned his second victory of the season working four innings and striking out four. Brantley LeCroy pitched a scoreless fifth inning striking out two to close out the game.

The wins improved the Trojans' record to 6-3 on the year.

CHHS Loses to Trinity

2011-03-08T10:23:00.000-06:00

The Trojans were defeated Monday night by Trinity by a final score of 7-3 in a game played in Riverwalk Stadium, home of the Montgomery Biscuits. Blake Hutchinson took the loss for the Trojans after 3 1/3 innings of work and allowing no earned runs. Houston Mabray finished the game in relief and allowed one earned run. CHHS sprinted out to a 2-0 inning in the first with an RBI single by Jalin Lawson and sacrifice fly by Chase Connell. The third run came in the third inning when Tripp Blackmon drove in Gregory Barnette with a single. Blackmon finished 2-3 while Michael Fox and Dalton Harris both added hits.

CHHS plays Brantley Tuesday in a doubleheader at home beginning at 4:00.

Trojans Drop Game to ACA

2011-03-04T20:34:00.001-06:00

CHHS suffered it's second defeat of the season Friday at Faulkner University falling to Alabama Christian Academy 4-3. Harrison Reeves went six strong innings on the mound without allowing an earned run. The Trojans got out to a 3-0 lead with a Chase Connell solo home run, Joey Denison sac fly, and ACA error. ACA battled back to score one run in the sixth and three in the seventh.

CHHS returns to action Saturday with games against St. James and Brew Tech.

Trojans Split Doubleheader

2011-02-26T22:13:00.000-06:00

CHHS traveled to Millbrook Saturday and split a doubleheader with Hillcrest and Stanhope-Elmore. In the opener Hillcrest defeated the Trojans by a score of 11-7. Harrison Reeves took his first loss on the season on the mound. Offensively Chase Smartt finished 3-3 with an RBI and Chase Connell had a single and two RBI. Tripp Blackmon and Dalton Harris both added a hit and RBI.

The Trojans bounced back in game two to defeat Stanhope-Elmore 12-6. Blake Hutchinson earned his second victory of the season on the mound working four innings and striking out three. Houston Mabray pitched the final three innings without allowing a hit. Connell was 2-2 with three RBI and two runs scored. Blackmon and Michael Fox both had two hits and an RBI. Smartt was 2-3 with a run scored and Joey Denison hit his first homerun of the season. Jalin Lawson finished with two doubles, three RBI, a stolen base, and two runs scored.

CHHS is now 4-1 on the year and will resume play Friday in the FCA Tournament in Montgomery.

Late Inning Rally Leads to CHHS Road Win

2011-02-25T10:01:00.000-06:00

The Trojans won their first road game of the season in dramatic fashion by scoring three runs in the seventh inning to defeat Enterprise 5-4. The Trojans entered the seventh trailing 4-2 when Tyler Dansby led off with a hit by pitch and was followed by a Gregory Barnette single. Tripp Blackmon reached on a bunt single to load the bases. Dansby scored from third on a wild pitch and Jalin Lawson reached on a walk. Chase Connell tied the game with an RBI single and Joey Denison scored Blackmon on a sacrifice fly to centerfield to give CHHS the winning 5-4 margin. Connell finished 3-4 with a double and two RBI while Chase Smartt had two hits and an RBI.

The pitching of Tripp Blackmon and Michael Fox kept the Trojans within striking distance for the late inning comeback. Fox was credited with the win working three innings of relief and allowing only one hit and no earned runs. He struck out five. Blackmon went four innings and struckout three while allowing no earned runs.

CHHS hits the road again Saturday for a doubleheader against Hillcrest and Stanhope-Elmore at Stanhope-Elmore beginning at 1:00.

Trojans Sweep Opening Day Twin Bill

2011-02-21T21:36:00.000-06:00

The 2011 Trojans opened the season with a sweep of Dothan and Greenville Monday at Hogan's Hole on the campus of Charles Henderson High School. In game one CHHS defeated Dothan 6-2. Harrison Reeves worked a complete game on the mound allowing five hits and no earned runs. The Trojans' big inning came in the third when Jalin Lawson's two run home run drove in Gregory Barnette who reached on an error. Chase Connell followed with a double and was driven in by Michael Fox's double. Lawson would add two more RBI in the fourth on a single and Tyler Dansby tacked on an insurance run in the sixth with an RBI double.

In game two the Trojans exploded for 22 runs to defeat Greenville by a final count of 22-4. Gregory Barnette hit a grand slam and added two doubles to finish 3-3. Chase Connell was 2-3 with two doubles and Chase Smartt was a perfect 4-4 with three RBI. Brantley LeCroy also drove in two runs. On the mound Blake Hutchinson got the start and worked three innings and struck out six. Houston Mabray finished the final two innings striking out three.

CHHS returns to action Thursday on the road at Enterprise.

Connell Signs Scholarship to Wallace State

2011-01-19T09:11:00.000-06:00

Senior catcher Chase Connell signed his scholarship to play baseball at Wallace State Community College today in Wagoner Hall on the campus of Charles Henderson High School. During the 2010 season Connell led the team with 40 RBI and 12 doubles. Connell helped the 2010 team advance to the 5A semi-finals by leading the team with 12 RBI, 3 homeruns, and 3 doubles during the playoffs.

CHHS Fan Merchandise

2011-01-12T12:37:00.000-06:00

Supporters of Charles Henderson baseball that are interested in purchasing merchandise for the upcoming season may choose from the items listed in the photo below. The prices and a brief description of each item are listed in the photo. If you would like to purchase an item please e-mail ironsd@troyschools.net

Meet the Trojans

2011-01-11T19:52:00.000-06:00

The third annual Meet the Trojans event will be held on Friday, January 28 at 7:30 p.m. at the Troy Recreation Center. This year's keynote speaker will be Q.V. Lowe, the head baseball coach at Auburn University-Montgomery. Tickets for the evening are $15 for adults and $10 for children and include dinner and doorprizes. Tickets can be purchased from any CHHS baseball player, by calling 566-3510, or at the door the night of the event.

Team Dansby Wins the 2010 Trojan Challenge

2010-12-10T10:42:00.000-06:00

The Charles Henderson baseball program completed Fall workouts with the annual Trojan Challenge. The 2010 seniors were the captains and chose their teams to compete in various events throughout the week. The 2010 champions were captained by senior outfielder Tyler Dansby and included Jalin Lawson, Taylor Lord, Blake Craft, Dalton Harris, Jeffrey Parker, and Zach Minor. Team Dansby finished in first place in six of the thirteen events including the bench press, squat, agility relay, and 100 yard relay. They defeated the team captained by senior pitcher Harrison Reeves by one point, the slimmest margin in the history of the Trojan Challenge.

Team Dansby: (Left to Right) Tyler Dansby, Jalin Lawson, Dalton Harris, and Blake Craft.

K.D. Edenfield, who captained the 2009 Trojan Challenge champions, was on hand to congratulate Tyler Dansby, the captain of the 2010 champions.

Baseball Alumni Reunion

2010-09-07T14:21:00.000-05:00

The first annual Charles Henderson Baseball Alumni Reunion will be held September 24 at 6:00 prior to the CHHS football game versus Greenville at 7:00. The specific location will be determined later this week but it will either be on the campus of Troy University or CHHS. All former Trojan baseball players, their spouses, and children are invited back for dinner and fellowship with former and current CHHS players. There will be no charge for the evening and there will be hamburgers, hotdogs, chips, and dessert for everyone attending. If you will be able to attend please e-mail ironsd@troyschool.net indicating how many people will attend with you. You may also call 334-566-3510 to reserve your place. It is very important that we know who will be attending so we can prepare enough food for everyone.

2010 Season Concludes with Banquet

2010-05-26T13:04:00.000-05:00

The Trojans brought the 2010 baseball season to an official close with the annual post-season banquet. Each player from the Freshman, JV, and Varsity teams were acknowledged and some individual awards were given out. The JV players voted Luke Tate as the most improved player and Michael Thomas as the teammate of the year. On the varsity it was Blake Hutchinson selected by his teammates as the most improved and Jawara White chosen as the teammate of the year. Team captains, also voted on by the players, were Chance Shaver and Mitch McLeod. Shaver also took home two statistical awards, one for the most hit-by-pitches and the other as the most productive hitter of 2010 due to having the highest quality-at-bat percentage of anyone on the varsity team.

Each member of the senior class also received a gift from the program in appreciation for all of their work for CHHS. The 2010 seniors were K.D. Edenfield, Chance Shaver, Mitch McLeod, Nathan Barron, Joel Agnew, Quay Lawson, and Jawara White. Over their four years of high school, CHHS amassed 131 victories, an average of 33 per season. Their Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior season win totals each set a school record for wins or was second place. They advanced to the 5A finals in 2008 and the semi-finals in 2010.

The 2010 team finished with a team batting average of .324 and ERA of 2.89. They advanced to the semi-finals and accumulated 34 wins along the way. The Trojans finished the regular season 27-8 and ranked #1 in the state by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. In addition to the first #1 ranking in school history, the team also won the Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament and the Area 3 championship.

Trojans Honored at Senior Awards Day

2010-05-26T12:54:00.000-05:00

Three Trojan baseball seniors were recognized at Senior Awards Day for their academic achievements during their time at Charles Henderson. Nathan Barron and Chance Shaver were acknowledged as members of the National Honor Society. Barron, Shaver, and K.D. Edenfield were each recognized as maintaining an A average during all four years of their high school career. In addition, all seven baseball seniors received a gift from the CHHS Booster Club in recognition of their contributions to Trojan athletics.

Reeves and Thomas Honored at Undergraduate Awards Day

2010-05-13T08:37:00.001-05:00

Junior Harrison Reeves and Sophomore Michael Thomas were among the CHHS students honored at the Undergraduate Awards Day in Wagoner Hall Wednesday. The event acknowledges the academic efforts of CHHS' undergraduate students. Thomas was given an A and E Award from the science department. He was an infielder on the JV team in 2010 and finished the season with the varsity. Harrison Reeves was honored for having all A's for the entire year. Reeves was a pitcher and first baseman for the Trojans this season and finished with an unblemished 9-0 record with three saves on the mound.

Trojans' Season Concludes in Semi-Finals

2010-05-10T08:46:00.003-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans fell short in their best of three 5A semi-final series at Spanish Fort. CHHS earned a split on Friday night, dropping the first decision 6-5 before winning the nightcap 9-5, but was defeated 10-1 on Saturday.

In game one Mitch McLeod took just his third loss of the season despite striking out seven Toro hitters in only five innings of work. McLeod's RBI single in the fourth inning that scored Chance Shaver was the only Trojan run until the sixth inning. In the sixth, K.D. Edenfield led off with a double and two batters later Nathan Barron walked and was followed by a McLeod single. After a pop-up, Chase Connell delivered a two out grand slam to left-center field that brought the Trojans within one run. CHHS left runners in scoring position in the sixth and seventh and the game ended with a 6-5 score.

In game two Friday night the Trojans came out hot in the first inning. Edenfield drew a leadoff walk and scored on a triple by Nathan Barron. McLeod was the next hitter and was hit by a pitch, then Quay Lawson followed with a three run blast to centerfield. Connell followed Lawson with back-to-back homeruns, which was Connell's second of the day and third of the playoffs. Five of the first six CHHS batters scored. The Trojans would not strike again until the fourth when Barron doubled in Shaver. With a 6-5 lead going in to the sixth inning, Charles Henderson added three insurance runs. Michael Fox singled and stole second base. Shaver was hit by a pitch and McLeod drove them both in with a double. Quay Lawson drove in McLeod with a single and would steal second before being stranded there. Lawson finished 3-4 with four RBI and Barron was 2-4 with two RBI.

Harrison Reeves earned the win in game two working 4 2/3 innings and striking out five. Nathan Barron come on to get the final out of the fifth inning before giving way to Blake Hutchinson who worked the final two innings and did not give up any runs.

In the decisive game three on Saturday the Trojans could not get going offensively. CHHS' lone run came in the fourth inning when Shaver led off with a walk and was followed by a double by Barron. McLeod drove in Shaver from third on an RBI groundout to first base. Barron, McLeod, Connell, and Jalin Lawson each had hits for the Trojans. The Toros broke a 1-1 tie in the bottom of the fourth inning with a grand slam that made the score 5-1. Spanish Fort followed with five runs in the fifth inning to push the score to 10-1.

The Trojans' season concludes with a record of 34-10. The 34 wins is the second most in school history. The team won the area three championship as well as the Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament championship and achieved the #1 ranking in the state in 5A for the first time in school history.

New 2010 Photos Online

2010-05-01T19:32:00.000-05:00

Check the CHHS Baseball homepage and the photos link for new photos from the 2010 season. You can also check out photos from Thomas Graning of the Troy Messenger at the following link:

http://spotted.troymessenger.com/pages/event_galleries.php?event=281

CHHS Advances to 5A Semi-Finals with Sweep of Beauregard

2010-05-01T14:36:00.000-05:00

For the third consecutive week the Trojans of Charles Henderson earned a playoff sweep, this time on the road over #10 ranked Beauregard. The 15-10 and 11-9 victories will send CHHS to the semi-finals against Spanish Fort.

In game one the Trojans outslugged the Hornets for the 15-10 victory. CHHS struck quickly with five runs in the first inning. Chance Shaver hit a one out single and Nathan Barron followed by reaching on an error. Mitch McLeod drew a walk and Quay Lawson followed with a ground ball that the third baseman threw errantly allowing all three runners to score. Chase Connell then drove in Lawson with a ground out to shortstop which led to Jalin Lawson's two out solo home run. CHHS did not score in the second or third innings, but put four runs on the board in the third. Jalin Lawson led off with a single. Dalton Harris and Michael Fox each followed with bunt singles. K.D. Edenfield reached on a fielders choice and Lawson was retired at the plate, but Shaver followed with a bases loaded walk and Barron drove in Fox and Edenfield with a double. Shaver would later score from third on a wild pitch. Harris and Fox again set the table in the fifth with back-to-back hit by pitches which let to another bases loaded walk by Shaver. In the sixth Jalin Lawson and Harris each had RBIs, Lawson's was a double and Harris' a single. The Trojans extended their 12-10 lead in the top of the seventh by scoring three runs. McLeod and Connell each drove in runs in the inning.

Every Trojan starter had either a hit or an RBI. Jalin Lawson finished 3-4 with two RBI and a solo home run. Harris, Connell, and Barron each has two hits. McLeod got the win on the mound working 5 2/3 innings and struck out five. Harrison Reeves came on in the sixth to get out of a jam and then worked a perfect seventh inning for the save.

In game two the Hornets jumped out to a 5-0 lead and would extend it to a 7-1 lead before the Trojans erupted for ten runs in the third inning. The first three hitters of the inning reached base and were followed with a two RBI single by Jalin Lawson. Fox walked to load the bases again and K.D. Edenfield drove in two with a single. Shaver singled which led to Barron's RBI single and overthrow that scored two runs. Quay Lawson reached on a throwing error by the shortstop that allowed Barron to score, then Connell added the exclamation point to the inning with a two run home run. In all the inning featured six hits and three walks by the CHHS hitters.

Nathan Barron started on the mound and worked three innings. Blake Hutchinson followed with 2 2/3 innings of relief before giving way to Harrison Reeves. Reeves arrived at the mound with an 11-9 lead and the bases loaded with two outs. He coaxed a ground ball to the first baseman Dalton Harris who fielded and stepped on the bag for the third out. After allowing a leadoff single in the seventh Reeves got three straight ground ball outs to complete the sweep.

CHHS will be on the road next week at Spanish Fort for the semi-final round of the 5A state playoffs.

CHHS Advances to Quarterfinals with Sweep of Rehobeth

2010-04-24T06:53:00.002-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans advanced to the quarterfinals of the 5A state playoffs for the third consecutive season with a 9-7, 8-4 sweep of Rehobeth Friday night at Hogan's Hole in Troy.

In game one Mitch McLeod worked all seven innings on the mound and struck out five. After Rehobeth scored two in the first inning, the Trojans answered with a double by K.D. Edenfield and single by Chance Shaver. Edenfield would later score on an error, and Shaver scored on Chase Connell's RBI groundout. The Rebels would score three in the second inning and hold a 5-2 lead until the fourth inning when Connell and Jalin Lawson led off the inning with back to back singles. Michael Fox drove in courtesy runner Tyler Dansby with a groundout to the third baseman and Edenfield followed with an RBI single to score Lawson. The Trojans' big inning came in the fifth, when Nathan Barron led off with a solo home run to tie the game at five. McLeod followed with a single and scored on a double off the bat of Connell. Pinch-hitter Dalton Harris reached on an error that allowed Dansby, who was running for Connell, to score. Fox followed with a single and a two RBI double from Edenfield capped the scoring for the Trojans.

Harrison Reeves took the mound in game two for Charles Henderson and worked three innings striking out three. Nathan Barron entered in relief and did not give up a run in four innings of work, striking out two. CHHS again scored two in the first inning when Quay Lawson drove in Shaver and McLeod with a two out double. With the score tied at 2-2 in the third inning Nathan Barron led off with a single and was sacrificed to second by McLeod. Lawson again came through with an RBI single to score Barron. In the fourth the Trojans strung together five consecutive hits off the bats of Shaver, Barron, McLeod, Quay Lawson, and Connell to score three runs. Barron and McLeod each drive in runs while Jalin Lawson worked a bases loaded walk to score McLeod. Edenfield's sacrifice fly scored Jalin Lawson in the sixth and Mitch McLeod led off the seventh with a double and scored on an error.

Charles Henderson will now travel to Beauregard to take on the Hornets on Friday in a best of three series.

2nd Round Top-Ten Showdown to be Aired Live on WTBF

2010-04-22T10:16:00.002-05:00

The second round clash between the #1 ranked Charles Henderson Trojans and the #7 ranked Rehobeth Rebels will be aired live on WTBF in Troy. The series will take place at Frazier Field on the campus of CHHS. Game 1 is scheduled to air on 970 AM with air time scheduled for 4:15 and first pitch at 4:30. Game 3, if necessary, will also be live on 94.7 FM with an air time of 2:45 and first pitch at 3:00. Both games will stream live at www.wtbf.com.

Trojans Sweep Monroe County in First Round

2010-04-17T07:11:00.001-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans earned a first round sweep Friday night at Hogan's Hole, defeating Monroe County 4-1 and 8-4.

In the opener Mitch McLeod worked all seven innings on the mound, striking out eight. He faced 22 batters, only one over the minimum. The only inning that was not a 1-2-3 inning was the fourth, when the Tigers used a leadoff single followed by a double to drive a run across.

Chance Shaver started the CHHS scoring in the top of the 1st inning. His blast to left-center field was his first career home run and gave the Trojans a 1-0 lead. The Trojans would not score again until the sixth inning when Nathan Barron led off the inning with a solo homerun. Later in the inning Quay Lawson singled, stole second, and was driven in by Jalin Lawson. Jalin was later driven in by Michael Fox to give the Trojans the 4-1 margin. Shaver finished 2-3, and Jalin Lawson was 3-3.

Game 2 starter Nathan Barron worked three innings and allowed two hits. Harrison Reeves entered in the fourth and worked four innings of scoreless relief to earn the win. He allowed only two hits and threw only eight pitches in his final two innings.

For the second consecutive game, CHHS' first run came off a solo homerun in the first inning. Barron drove a pitch over the wall in left-center field, his second homerun of the day. Jalin Lawson followed in the second inning with a solo homerun of his own. Mitch McLeod finished the game 3-4 with a stolen base and two runs scored. Jalin Lawson was 3-4 with an RBI, stolen base, and two runs. K.D. Edenfield was 2-3. Reeves capped off the Trojan scoring with a two run homerun in the seventh inning, which was CHHS' fifth homerun of the day.

Charles Henderson will now host a second round series against the winner of the Rehobeth/Greenville series.

Trojans Remain #1 in Final ASWA Rankings

2010-04-15T11:33:00.000-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans remained the #1 team in 5A in the state of Alabama according to the Alabama Sports Writers Association poll released Thursday. This marks the second straight week CHHS has claimed the top spot. The Trojans are followed by Southside-Gadsden, Cullman, St. Paul's, and Spanish Fort. Tallassee comes in at #6, Area 3 opponent Rehobeth checks in at #7, and Briarwood Christian is #8. Boaz at #9 and Beauregard at #10 round out the top ten.

1st Round Playoff Match-Up to Air Live on Radio

2010-04-15T10:22:00.000-05:00

The first round playoff match-up between the Charles Henderson Trojans and the Monroe County Tigers will air live on WTBF. Game 1 is scheduled to air on 970 AM, with air time set for 4:15 and first pitch at 4:30. Currently Game 2 is not scheduled to air, but the if necessary game on Saturday would air on 94.7 FM. Both games will also be streaming live at www.wtbf.com.

Trojans Split with Stanhope-Elmore on Senior Night

2010-04-14T07:39:00.002-05:00

The #1 ranked Trojans of Charles Henderson earned a split in their final preparation for the playoffs Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory followed by a 15-2 defeat.

In game one the Trojans were powered by Mitch McLeod, Chase Connell, and Jalin Lawson who each hit solo home runs. McLeod finished with three RBIs and Nathan Barron added two hits.

McLeod, Barron, Harrison Reeves, and Blake Hutchinson combined their efforts on the mound in the victory. McLeod started the game and was credited with the win after two innings of work. Barron worked the third and fourth, Reeves the fifth and sixth, and Hutchinson worked a scoreless seventh to close out the game.

In game two Barron homered and Jalin Lawson finished 2-2. Seniors Joel Agnew and Jawara White saw action in the nightcap.

Between games CHHS honored it's seven Seniors: Joel Agnew, Nathan Barron, K.D. Edenfield, Quay Lawson, Mitch McLeod, Chance Shaver, and Jawara White. These Seniors have won a total of 124 games in their four years at CHHS. They have won the 5A, Area 3 championship all four seasons and won the Enterprise Tournament in 2008 as well as the Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament in 2009 and 2010. They have been ranked as high as #2 in the state in the previous three seasons and achieved the #1 ranking in 5A for the first time in school history this season.

Next up for the Trojans is a first round playoff matchup against Monroe County at CHHS. The teams will square off in a doubleheader beginning at 4:30 Friday, with a game three scheduled for 1:00 Saturday if necessary.

Trojans Sweep Doubleheader in Troy

2010-04-10T21:14:00.001-05:00

CHHS won two games Saturday, defeating Brewbaker Tech 10-2 Saturday morning and Beauregard 2-1 Saturday night.

In the first game of the day played at CHHS, Nathan Barron earned the win against Brewbaker working four innings and striking out five. Blake Hutchinson worked the fifth and sixth innings and struck out one. Tripp Blackmon finished out the game on the mound, working a scoreless seventh inning.

Quay Lawson and Chase Connell led the Trojans at the plate by going 3-4 each. Lawson drove in four and was a homerun away from the cycle, Connell drove in three. Barron was 2-4 with two runs scored and a stolen base while K.D. Edenfield was 2-3 with a triple.

In the nightcap played at Troy University, the Trojans played their fourth game in three days and earned their second win over a top-ten 5A team in that stretch by defeating Beauregard 2-1. Harrison Reeves was credited with the win on the mound. After allowing back-to-back hits to the first and second batters of the game, Reeves allowed only one more hit in his five innings of work. He struck out one. Mitch McLeod finished the game by pitching the sixth and seventh innings and striking out one to earn the save.

Dalton Harris drove in both CHHS runs, one with a single in the second inning that scored McLeod and another with a single in the fourth that scored Quay Lawson. Barron was 2-3 with a triple and Connell and Jalin Lawson were both 1-2.

The Trojans return to action Tuesday night at Hogan's Hole for Senior Night. The doubleheader against Stanhope-Elmore begins at 4:30.

CHHS Drops Game to Rehobeth

2010-04-10T21:05:00.000-05:00

CHHS suffered a rare home loss Friday night against the #8 team in 5A, the Rehobeth Rebels by a score of 9-7. Sophomore Michael Fox suffered the loss after working two innings on the mound and allowing two runs.

Chase Connell hit two doubles and drove in a run, while K.D. Edenfield finished 2-3. Nathan Barron, Mitch McLeod, Jalin Lawson, Harrison Reeves, and Michael Fox all drove in runs.

Trojans Claim Area Title

2010-04-08T22:16:00.001-05:00

CHHS secured the 5A, Area 3 championship Thursday night with a road victory over #8 Rehobeth by a score of 14-3. Mitch McLeod worked six innings on the mound and struck out six to earn the win. Blake Hutchinson worked a scoreless 7th and struck out two.

McLeod added a 2-4 performance at the plate with a homerun and three RBI. Harrison Reeves also homered and scored three runs. Chance Shaver finished 2-4 with four RBI while Nathan Barron was 2-5 with an RBI. Chase Connell hit two doubles and drove in two runs.

The Trojans return to Hogan's Hole Friday for a 5:00 game against Rehobeth.

Trojans Claim #1 Ranking in 5A

2010-04-08T13:48:00.001-05:00

The newest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll released on April 8 features Charles Henderson as the #1 team in the state in 5A. CHHS has an overall record of 23-6 and was ranked second last week. This is believed to be the first time in Trojan baseball history that CHHS has been voted to the top spot in the state.

Following the Trojans in the top five are Southside-Gadsden, St. Paul's, Cullman, and Spanish Fort. Tallassee checks in at #6, followed by Briarwood Christian at #7 and fellow Area 3 school Rehobeth at #8. Beauregard at #9 and Boaz at #10 round out the top ten this week.

Trojans Clinch Playoff Berth

2010-04-03T10:05:00.001-05:00

The Trojans of Charles Henderson improved their area record to 4-0 Friday with a road victory over Carroll by a score of 9-2. CHHS dropped the second game, which does not count towards the area standings, by a score of 5-4.

In game one Harrison Reeves went the distance on the mound and struck out three. Quay Lawson finished a perfect 4-4 at the plate with three RBI. K.D. Edenfield was 2-4 with four runs scored while Chance Shaver added two hits, a run, a stolen base, and an RBI.

Blake Hutchinson took the loss in game two after working 5 1/3 innings and striking out three. Jalin Lawson and Chase Connell both finished 2-3 while Mitch McLeod and Shaver were 1-3.

CHHS returns to action at home Thursday against Rehobeth. A victory would secure the area three championship for the Trojans

Edenfield Chosen for North-South All-Star Football Game

2010-04-02T08:04:00.000-05:00

Senior outfielder K.D. Edenfield has been chosen to participate in the AHSAA North-South All-Star Football Classic. Edenfield played quarterback and defensive back for the Trojans football team this year and will play defensive back for the South squad as they face off against the North at Alabama A & M University on July 16 at 7:00 p.m. This will be Edenfield's second AHSAA All-Star experience. He and fellow Senior Chance Shaver participated in the North-South baseball game in the Summer of 2009.

Trojans Remain Perfect in Area Play

2010-04-02T06:11:00.000-05:00

Mitch McLeod was dominant on the mound and with solid defense and timely hitting the Charles Henderson Trojans improved to 22-5 overall and 3-0 in Area 3 play with a 4-0 victory over Carroll Thursday afternoon. McLeod worked a complete game while striking out nine.

The scoring begain in the third for the Trojans when Sophomore Michael Fox knocked a one out single down the left field line. K.D. Edenfield followed with a double off the wall, and Chance Shaver came through with a sharply hit ball to second base to score Fox from third. After Edenfield was thrown out at the plate, Sophomore Jalin Lawson delivered a two run homerun to right field that drove in Shaver. In the fifth inning, Quay Lawson drove home his brother Jalin, who reached on a single, to provide an insurance run for the Trojans. McLeod also added a double for CHHS.

Charles Henderson returns to the field Friday at Carroll for a 4:30 double header. With a victory in game 1 the Trojans would assure themselves of a spot in the playoffs.

Trojans Advance One Spot in ASWA Rankings

2010-04-01T07:59:00.000-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans moved up one spot to the #2 ranking in 5A in the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association Poll released on April 1. Area 3 is now represented by two teams, as Rehobeth is ranked #8. Southside Gadsden remains in the top spot followed by the Trojans. St. Paul's, Beauregard, and Spanish Fort fill the 3, 4, and 5 positions. Cullman follows at #6, then Briarwood Christian at #7, Rehobeth at #8, Tallassee at #9, and Boaz rounds out the top ten at #10.

Trojans Top Trinity

2010-03-30T21:17:00.000-05:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans improved to 21-5 on the season Tuesday night with a 7-2 victory over 3A #9 ranked Trinity. Harrison Reeves was credited with the win after working the third and fourth innings and striking out one. Blake Hutchinson received the save after working the final three innings and striking out five. Nathan Barron started the game on the mound and faced the minimum through two innings, striking out one.

Mitch McLeod led CHHS at the plate going 3-4 with three RBI and two stolen bases, including a straight steal of home plate. Chase Connell was 2-3 with an RBI and Harrison Reeves was 2-3 with two RBI. CHHS scored two in the third inning on a two run double off the bat of McLeod that scored K.D. Edenfield and Chance Shaver. The big inning for the Trojans came in the fifth inning when Connell singled in Barron. Following McLeod's steal of home, Reeves singled to chase home courtesy runner Gregory Barnette and Jalin Lawson. McLeod added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth with an RBI single that drove home Shaver.

The Trojans return to area 3 play Thursday night at home against Carroll. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.

Trojans Fall in Tournament Semi-Final

2010-03-28T07:46:00.000-05:00

Charles Henderson's eight game win streak was snapped Saturday in the semi-finals of the Southeast Alabama Invitational, dropping a 6-4 decision to Rehobeth. The defeat dropped the Trojans to 20-5 on the season.

Mitch McLeod worked all six innings on the mound striking out six. He received the loss. McLeod also led the way offensively with a two-run blast to centerfield scoring Nathan Barron in the top of the first inning. K.D. Edenfield, Barron, Jalin Lawson, and Michael Fox also added hits for CHHS.

The Trojans will return to Hogan's Hole after being on the road for two weeks on Tuesday as they take on Trinity at 5:00.

7th Inning Rally Lifts Trojans to Win

2010-03-27T07:52:00.001-05:00

Charles Henderson used a seventh inning rally to defeat 3A's 5th ranked team in the state, the Slocomb Red Tops. The win kept the Trojans undefeated in the Southeast Alabama Invitational and advanced them to a semi-final match-up against Rehobeth Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at G.W. Long High School.

The bottom of the seventh began with the Trojans trailing 3-1. K.D. Edenfield led off with a single down the left field line and was driven home by the next hitter, Chance Shaver. Nathan Barron followed Shaver with a double that tied the score at 3-3. Mitch McLeod was intentionally walked, and Quay Lawson followed with a fielders choice that moved Barron to third base. Following an intentional walk to Chase Connell, Jalin Lawson hit an infield single that scored Barron from third and secured the victory for CHHS. McLeod finished the game 2-3, as did Jalin Lawson.

Blake Hutchinson started the game on the mound for the Trojans but did not factor into the decision. He worked a strong six innings, striking out eight and keeping CHHS in the game. Reliever Harrison Reeves was called on to work the seventh inning and was credited with the win after working one inning and striking out one.

Edenfield, Barron, and Lawson Power Trojans to Victory

2010-03-26T08:08:00.003-05:00

Seniors K.D. Edenfield, Nathan Barron, and Quay Lawson each hit solo home runs as the Charles Henderson Trojans rounded out pool play in the Southeast Alabama Invitational with a 10-5 victory over Houston Academy. The Raiders are currently ranked 7th in class 2A. Edenfield finished the day 2-5 with an RBI, Barron was 3-5 with three RBI, and Lawson was 3-5 with an RBI. Chance Shaver also contributed two hits and three RBI.

On the mound Jalin Lawson was credited with the win after working three innings and striking out two. Harrison Reeves pitched the fourth and fifth innings then gave way to K.D. Edenfield who pitched the final two innings.

As champions of the Wicksburg pool, the Trojans will advance to play the #5 ranked team in 3A, Slocomb. First pitch is scheduled for Friday night at 7:00 at Wicksburg High School.

ASWA Rankings: March 25

2010-03-26T08:03:00.000-05:00

The Trojans of Charles Henderson are ranked #3 in 5A according to the latest Alabama Sports Writers Association poll released on March 25. CHHS moved up two spots after being ranked #5 in the prior polls. The Trojans baseball program has been ranked in the top ten every week since the initial poll of the 2007 season.

Southside-Gadsden remains the top ranked team in the state followed by St. Paul's and the Trojans. Following the Trojans are Beauregard at #4, Spanish Fort at #5, Boaz at #6, and Cullman at #7. East Limestone, Muscle Shoals, and Briarwood Christian are 8th, 9th, and 10th respectively.

McLeod's No-Hitter Caps Trojan Sweep

2010-03-24T07:56:00.001-05:00

Mitch McLeod improved his record to 4-1 with a complete game no-hitter over 3A #10 ranked Wicksburg Tuesday night in the Southeast Alabama Invitational Tournament. McLeod worked all five inning in the 10-0 win striking out five. K.D. Edenfield made the defensive play of the game tracking down a deep fly ball in left-center field to end the fourth inning and keep the no hitter in tact.

McLeod finished 2-4 at the plate with an RBI and run scored while Chance Shaver was 2-2 with two RBI and two runs scored. Nathan Barron was 1-3 with two RBI and two runs scored.

In the opening game on Tuesday CHHS defeated Geneva County 9-1. In that game Sophomore Michael Fox earned the win working four innings and striking out two before giving way to Edenfield who worked the final three innings for the save. At the plate Quay Lawson was 3-4 with two RBI, three runs scored, and a stolen base. Chase Connell was a perfect 3-3 with two RBI and Shaver was 1-2 with an RBI and run.

The Trojans continue pool play in the tournament Thursday against Houston Academy. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 at Wicksburg High School.

CHHS Sweeps Eufaula

2010-03-20T22:11:00.001-05:00

The Trojans of Charles Henderson improved to 16-4 on the year by defeating the Eufaula Tigers on the road Saturday afternoon winning the opener 12-6 and the second game 13-2.

The opening game, which counted towards the area standings, was won by Nathan Barron who went 4 2/3 innings and struck out two. Blake Hutchinson earned the save by working 2 1/3 innings and striking out two without allowing a run. Chance Shaver was 3-5 with two runs scored and an RBI while Mitch McLeod was 1-3 with two runs and an RBI. Chase Connell finished 2-5 with three RBI and Jalin Lawson was 2-5 with an RBI and two runs scored.

In game two Harrison Reeves pitched all five innings and struck out three while allowing two runs. Shaver was perfect at the plate, going 4-4 with four runs and two RBI. Barron was 3-4 with three RBI and two runs, McLeod was 2-2 with an RBI and two runs, and Quay Lawson was 2-3 with four RBI and a run scored.

Charles Henderson currently leads area 3 with a 2-0 record followed by Carroll (1-1), Rehobeth (1-1), and Eufaula (0-2).

CHHS will be back in action Tuesday in the Southeast Alabama Invitational Tournament at Wicksburg.

Trojans Get Area Victory

2010-03-19T23:27:00.000-05:00

Charles Henderson began 5A Area 3 play Friday night at Hogan's Hole with a 4-1 victory over Eufaula. Mitch McLeod earned the win on the mound for the Trojans going all seven innings and striking out nine while scattering four hits. McLeod pitched six consecutive scoreless innings after giving up one run in the first inning.

Jalin Lawson led CHHS at the plate going 2-2 with two stolen bases, an RBI, and a walk. Quay Lawson was 1-2 with a stolen base, RBI, and two runs scored. Chance Shaver added a single and stolen base.

The Trojans are now 1-0 in area play and will travel to Eufaula Saturday for a double header that will begin at noon.

Trojans Split at Hogan's Hole Against #9 Enterprise

2010-03-17T08:27:00.002-05:00

A matchup between two top-ten teams in Alabama was split Tuesday night at CHHS with 6A #9 ranked Enterprise defeating 5A #5 ranked Charles Henderson 9-5 in game one and the Trojans winning game two 14-4 in six innings.

In game one Mitch McLeod's third inning solo home run was the only scoring by CHHS until the fifth inning, when McLeod reached on a walk and later scored from third on a wild pitch. In the sixth inning Chance Shaver's two out double sent Michael Fox and K.D. Edenfield home to cut the Wildcat lead to 7-5, which was as close as the Trojans would get.

In game two Junior Harrison Reeves gave CHHS a strong performance on the mound to lead them to the win. Reeves went five innings, allowed four runs, and struck out two. He faced the minimum through the first three innings before surrendering two runs in the fourth and fifth innings. Sophomore Jalin Lawson pitched a scoreless sixth inning in relief and recorded two strikeouts.

Nathan Barron's two run homerun in the bottom of the first inning got CHHS on the board. The Trojans would finish with four runs in the first on an RBI fielder's choice by Chase Connell and RBI ground out by Dalton Harris. Chance Shaver finished 3-3 with three runs scored, Barron was 3-4 with 4 RBI, three runs, and a stolen base. Quay Lawson was 2-4 with three runs scored and two RBI while Connell finished with two RBI and two runs scored.

Charles Henderson begins area play Friday night at home against Eufaula at 7:00.

Thompson Games Rained Out

2010-03-10T08:23:00.002-06:00

Wednesday's scheduled doubleheader against Thompson High School has been cancelled due to rain.

CHHS' Win Streak Snapped at Ten Games

2010-03-10T08:22:00.000-06:00

The Trojans of Charles Henderson lost their first game in seventeen days Tuesday at Tuscaloosa County falling 10-4. Chance Shaver received his first loss of the year on the mound allowing four runs in relief.

Mitch McLeod was 3-4 with a run scored and Jalin Lawson was 2-4 with two RBI. Dalton Harris finished 2-4 with an RBI.

The Trojans will play again Tuesday against Enterprise in a doubleheader at home beginning at 4:30.

Lawson's Grand Slam Lifts Trojans to Win

2010-03-08T23:25:00.000-06:00

Jalin Lawson's seventh inning, two out grand slam boosted the Trojans from a 7-6 deficit to a 10-7 victory Monday night at Northridge. K.D. Edenfield started the rally with a single, followed two batters later by singles by Nathan Barron and Mitch McLeod. Quay Lawson's walk forced in a run and two batters later Jalin Lawson lifted a 1-1 pitch over the centerfield fence to give CHHS the lead.

Blake Hutchinson was credited with the win working one inning in relief of starter Harrison Reeves, who pitched five innings. Mitch McLeod struck out two in the seventh inning to earn the save.

Offensively K.D. Edenfield was 2-2 with two singles, two walks, four runs scored and a stolen base. Chance Shaver was 1-2 with an RBI, Barron was 2-4 with an RBI, and McLeod was 2-3 with an RBI.

The Trojans are back in action Tuesday at Tuscaloosa County beginning at 1:00 p.m.

Charles Henderson Wins Two at Prattville

2010-03-06T19:33:00.002-06:00

The Charles Henderson Trojans improved to 11-2 on the year with wins over Prattville and Stanhope Elmore Saturday at Prattville.

Against Prattville, Mitch McLeod pitched a complete game and struck out seven to earn the win. K.D. Edenfield finished 4-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, and two RBI. Michael Fox was 1-3 with an RBI and run scored.

In game two against Stanhope Elmore Fox finished 3-3 with an RBI and run scored. The Trojans rallied from down three to tie the game in the fourth inning off a Fox single and RBI groundouts by Edenfield and Chance Shaver. The score remained tied at four until Quay Lawson led off the seventh with a single, was bunted to second by Chase Connell, and driven in by Jalin Lawson. Fox added an RBI single to plate Lawson to give the Trojans their 6-4 margin of victory. Blake Hutchinson was credited with the win on the mound going four innings in relief and striking out four.

CHHS will be back in action Monday at Northridge at 6:00.

Trojans Take Sikes Tournament Title

2010-03-01T10:06:00.000-06:00

CHHS won their fifth game in three days to capture the 2010 Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament championship at Troy University. The Trojans defeated Northview 8-2. Blake Hutchinson and Harrison Reeves combined to allow only five hits and no earned runs. K.D. Edenfield led off the game with a triple and was driven in by Chance Shaver in the first inning. Henderson's biggest inning came in the fifth when Shaver led off with a hit by pitch and was followed by singles from Nathan Barron and Mitch McLeod. Quay Lawson and Chase Connell both followed with RBI sacrifice flies to give the Trojans the 8-2 lead they would not relinquish. Jalin Lawson finished 2-3 with a triple, RBI, and run scored.

Earlier on Saturday, the Trojans clinched a spot in the championship game by defeating Butler County Magnet 10-0 in five innings. Chance Shaver picked up his first career win on the mound working all five innings and striking out five. Joel Agnew was 1-2 with a double and two RBI. Jawara White added two singles.

On Friday night, CHHS defeated Northridge 8-2 at Hogan's Hole on the campus of CHHS. Mitch McLeod was dominant on the mound working a complete game and striking out twelve Jaguar hitters. The Trojans scoring began in the second with a single by Jalin Lawson and walk by Michael Fox that led to a two RBI double by K.D. Edenfield. Three runs in the third inning and three runs in the fourth inning would prove to be enough to secure the victory. McLeod finished 3-4 at the plate with a double and two runs scored and Qualy Lawson was 1-2 with a double and RBI.

CHHS will be back in action Saturday March 6 at Prattville and will take on Prattville and Stanhope Elmore.

Trojans Take Two at Sikes Memorial Tournament

2010-02-25T23:08:00.000-06:00

Charles Henderson got off to a strong start in the 9th annual Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament Thursday with wins over Paul W. Bryant and Tuscaloosa County.

In game 1, the Trojans used a five run second inning to secure an 11-1 victory over Bryant. Harrison Reeves got the start and win on the mound. He went all five innings and struck out five. Every starter for the Trojans either scored a run or drove in a run. Dalton Harris was 2-2 with two doubles and three RBI. Michael Fox added a single and two RBI.

In game 2, CHHS roared out of the gates with a nine run first inning to cruise to a 12-0 victory. Nathan Barron was credited with the shut-out victory on the mound working all five innings and striking out three. The Trojans sent thirteen batters to the plate in the first with hits by Mitch McLeod, Quay Lawson, Harris, Chance Shaver, and Barron.

CHHS will be back in action Friday against Northridge at Frazier Field beginning at 6:00 p.m.

In other opening day action in the Sikes Tournament, Tuscaloosa County topped Eufaula and Northview beat Butler County Magnet. Games resume Friday at 11:00 am at Riddle-Pace Field on the campus of Troy University.

Trojans Dominate Andalusia at Hogan's Hole

2010-02-23T21:44:00.000-06:00

Charles Henderson improved to 4-2 on the young season with an 11-0 win over Andalusia Tuesday night. The Trojans erupted for nine runs in the second inning, all with two outs to jump out to an early lead. Blake Hutchinson was credited with the win for the Trojans after working three innings. Quay Lawson finished 3-4 and was only a home run away from the cycle with four RBI. Chance Shaver was 2-3 with two doubles, two RBI and a run.

The Trojans are back in action at Frazier Field Thursday night against Paul W. Bryant and Tuscaloosa County on the opening day of the Terry Sikes Memorial Tournament. The first game will begin at 4:30.

CHHS Splits Double Header at Northview

2010-02-21T21:41:00.001-06:00

For the second time in a week, the Trojans took to the road for a double header against a 6A opponent and came out with a split. The Trojans fell in game one 12-6 versus the Cougars of Northview before winning game two 5-3.

In the opener, Mitch McLeod started on the mound for the Trojans and took the loss after 4 1/3 innings of work. Senior Nathan Barron finished 3-4 with a double and run scored while Quay Lawson added two singles and two runs scored.

Barron (2-0) took the mound in game two and turned in a tremendous performance. He went all seven innings and allowed only two earned runs on four hits while striking out ten. The big inning for CHHS came in the first, when the first four batters of the game, K.D. Edenfield, Chance Shaver, Barron, and McLeod, all came around to score as the Trojans batted around. McLeod finished with a double, RBI, and two runs while Sophomore Jalin Lawson was 2-3 with a stolen base.

The Trojans return home to Frazier Field to take on Andalusia Tuesday night at 6:30.

Trojans Win Home Opener Over Luverne

2010-02-18T20:40:00.000-06:00

Charles Henderson improved to 2-1 with a 4-3 victory over Luverne Thursday night at Frazier Field. Mitch McLeod's leadoff double in the second inning led to his steal of home later in the inning which accounted for the Trojans' first run. Dalton Harris singled in courtesy runner Gregory Barnett later in the inning. The Trojans added single runs in the third with a Nathan Barron solo home run and the fourth from a leadoff triple off the bat of Quay Lawson and a single by Chase Connell. Connell and Harris both finished 2-3 with an RBI.

Sophomore Michael Fox got his first career win and struck out four. Mitch McLeod pitched the final 1 2/3 innings and was credited with the save.

The Trojans will be back in action Saturday at Northview. The double header will begin at Noon.

Luverne Games Changed

2010-02-17T12:56:00.002-06:00

The scheduled doubleheader against Luverne on Thursday February 18 will now be a single game beginning at 4:30.

Trojans Split Opening Day Doubleheader

2010-02-17T08:05:00.001-06:00

The Charles Henderson baseball team won the first game of the 2010 season 6-2 against Dothan High School before falling to the Tigers 7-4 in the second game. In the opener, Nathan Barron picked up the win going four innings and striking out four without allowing an earned run. Blake Hutchinson finished the game on the mound going three innings and striking out three to get the save. Offensively Senior Mitch McLeod was 3-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Quay Lawson hit his first career home run in the top of the first and finished with two runs and an RBI. Junior Harrison Reeves and Sophomores Michael Fox and Jalin Lawson each had two hits.

In the nightcap Reeves got the start and pitched four strong innings despite receiving a no decision. At the plate Barron hit his first career home run in the top of the first inning and fellow Senior Chance Shaver finished 2-4 with a double. Chase Connell finished the game 2-2 and Fox added a triple.

The Trojans will play their home opener Thursday at Frazier Field against Luverne. The doubleheader will begin at 4:30.

Opening Day Doubleheader Postponed

2010-02-15T17:36:00.002-06:00

The 2010 season will be delayed one day for the Charles Henderson Trojans as the scheduled season opening games against Prattville and Dothan were cancelled Monday due to rain. The Trojans will open the season on Tuesday February 16 in a doubleheader against Dothan High School in Dothan beginning at 4:00.

Edenfield Commits to Troy University Football

2010-02-13T15:32:00.000-06:00

K.D. Edenfield, a senior outfielder and AHSAA North-South All-Star participant, has committed to play football for Troy University following his graduation from Charles Henderson. Click the headline above to read more.

White Commits to Auburn Football

2010-02-13T15:29:00.000-06:00

Senior outfielder Jawara White recently committed to play football for Auburn University. Click the headline above to read more.

MITCH MCLEOD SIGNS WITH CENTRAL ALABAMA

2010-02-05T10:27:00.003-06:00

Sitting L to R: Jennifer McLeod, Mitch McLeod, and Mark McLeod
Standing L to R: CACC Assistant Coach Steve Lewis and CHHS Coach Derek Irons

Mitch McLeod signed a baseball scholarship to play for Central Alabama Community College on Wednesday February 3 in a ceremony at Wagoner Hall on the campus of CHHS. McLeod is a pitcher and outfielder for the Trojans. He has spent three years with the varsity team and had an 8-3 record on the mound in the 2009 season. Mitch also batted .343 for the season while striking out only 4 times in 108 at-bats.

2010 Meet the Trojans Banquet

2010-01-12T08:24:00.003-06:00

The second annual Meet the Trojans banquet for the 2010 baseball season will be Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the Troy Recreation Center. The evening will be an opportunity for the community to meet our Varsity, JV, and Freshman teams. The banquet will consist of a catered dinner, door prizes, and our keynote speaker Coach Ron Polk. Coach Polk is arguably the greatest college baseball coach of all time. Much of his fame came from serving as head coach at Mississippi State University. He is a member of the College Baseball Hall of Fame as well as the American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame. He has the most victories in SEC history and the 7th most victories in NCAA history. He has led his teams to the College World Series eight times and has served as coach of the USA national team twice. This will be a great opportunity for everyone to show their support to all three of our teams and get the 2010 baseball season off to a great start.

For tickets or further information e-mail ironsd@troyschools.net or call 334-566-3510.

Team Edenfield Wins the 2009 Trojan Challenge

2009-12-11T15:39:00.005-06:00

Senior K.D. Edenfield captained his team to victory in the annual Trojan Challenge. This event takes place at the end of offseason workouts and features each senior as captain of a team that participates in various events. His team finished in first place in the Dizzy Bat, Baseball Test, General Knowledge Test, and 100 Yard Relay events. Edenfield's teammates were Harrison Reeves, Houston Mabrey, and Luke Tate.

Left to Right: Luke Tate, Houston Mabrey, Harrison Reeves, and K.D. Edenfield

Fall Evaluations Scheduled

2009-11-10T14:53:00.002-06:00

The Trojan baseball team will hold their Fall evaluations for 9th-12th graders beginning Friday, November 13 and concluding Thursday, November 19. The evaluations will begin each day at 3:30 at CHHS and conclude around 6:00. Evaluations for 7th and 8th graders will be November 16, 17, and 19 beginning at 5:30 each day at CHHS.

Coach Irons welcomes latest Trojan

2009-10-25T20:16:00.002-05:00

CHHS Head Coach Derek Irons and his wife Leslie welcomed newborn son Luke to the world Saturday afternoon.
Luke and his mom are doing great.
Projected to be a power-hitting pitcher/catcher for the Class of 2028, Luke is already on several watch-lists across the state and nation.

Will Teal commits to Troy University baseball

2009-10-16T10:55:00.003-05:00

William Teal, a 2008 graduate of CHHS, has made a commitment to play baseball with the Trojans of Troy University following the Spring of 2010. Teal is in his second year at Northwest Shoals and has had an outstanding record as a pitcher. William will enroll at Troy in the Summer of 2010. Congratulations William and best of luck.

Blake Sanders commits to University of North Alabama

2009-10-15T22:58:00.003-05:00

Blake Sanders, a CHHS graduate of 2007, has committed to play catcher for the University of North Alabama baseball program in Florence.
Sanders played catcher for two years at Northwest Shoals, and will join UNA in the Spring, with two years of eligibility remaining. Congratulations Blake and best of luck.

2010 website online

2009-10-11T18:28:00.000-05:00

The new 2010 Charles Henderson High baseball website is now online, and will be updated periodically with Varsity, JV and Freshman rosters, as well as more information.

2010 Charles Henderson baseball website soon to be online

2009-10-09T20:50:00.000-05:00

The official website of Charles Henderson High baseball will be posted with upcoming news and schedules for the 2010 season.

You can go to http://www.chhstrojans.org to keep up with the Trojans.