Freshman Weekly Schedule: February 20

CHARLES HENDERSON FRESHMAN BASEBALL
Weekly Schedule: February 20—February 26

Monday – February 20
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Practice Starts: 3:45 Franklin Field
Estimated dismissal time: 6:00

Tuesday – February 21
CHHS @ Dothan 5:00 (DH)
White Hat, Game Pants, Blue Jersey, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Departure Time: 3:00 CHMS

Wednesday – February 22
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Practice Starts: 3:45 Franklin Field
Estimated dismissal time: 6:00

Thursday – February 23
CHHS vs. G.W. Long 4:30 (DH)
White Hat, Game Pants, Blue Jersey, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Warm-up Starts: 3:30

Friday – February 24
White Hat, Gray or White Baseball Pants, Blue Belt and Socks, Blue Shirt
Practice Starts: 3:45 Franklin Field
Estimated dismissal time: 6:00

Saturday – February 25
TBA

Sunday-February 26
No Practice

Lawson Wins Wiregrass Homerun Derby

Trojan Senior Jalin Lawson came out on top of the field of 37 hitters from three states and earned the victory at the 18th annual Wiregrass Homerun Derby in Dothan over the weekend. Read more about Lawson's win in the Dothan Eagle article below:

http://www2.dothaneagle.com/sports/2012/feb/11/jalin-lawson-wins-wiregrass-home-run-derby-ar-3214265/

Game schedules, work schedules updated

The CHHS baseball website has been updated today to include schedule changes regarding March 23, and also updated work schedules for parents of Varsity, JV and Freshman teams.

Also, we are requesting that all parents submit their photos to the CHHS website for a photo album. Photos to be submitted must be burned to a CD or on a thumb drive only, no emails please.
You can contact Jennifer Wilson at jaynjenwilson@bellsouth.net for instructions on how to submit your photos.

Lawson Inks with Central Alabama

Jalin Lawson signed his national letter of intent Wednesday morning to attend Central Alabama Community College in an assembly in Wagoner Hall. The Senior enters his third season with the varsity team and had an outstanding Junior campaign in which he was selected All-State Honorable Mention by the Alabama Sports Writers Association. In 2011 he led the team in doubles (20), home runs (8), runs scored (53), stolen bases (15), and fewest strike outs (8). He batted .449 for the season. He also tied an AHSAA record by hitting three home runs in one contest against Eufaula.    

Fan Merchandise Avaliable

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Trojans Sweep Sikes Memorial Weekend

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.