Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Baseball Alumni Reunion
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.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
2010 Season Concludes with Banquet
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.
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
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.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Reeves and Thomas Honored at Undergraduate Awards Day
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.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Trojans' Season Concludes in Semi-Finals
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.
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.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
New 2010 Photos Online
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
http://spotted.troymessenger.com/pages/event_galleries.php?event=281
CHHS Advances to 5A Semi-Finals with Sweep of Beauregard
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.
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.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
CHHS Advances to Quarterfinals with Sweep of Rehobeth
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.
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.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
2nd Round Top-Ten Showdown to be Aired Live on WTBF
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.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Trojans Sweep Monroe County in First Round
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.
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.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Trojans Remain #1 in Final ASWA Rankings
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
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.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Trojans Split with Stanhope-Elmore on Senior Night
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.
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.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Trojans Sweep Doubleheader in Troy
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.
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
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.
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.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Trojans Claim Area Title
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.
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
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.
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.
Saturday, April 3, 2010
Trojans Clinch Playoff Berth
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
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
Friday, April 2, 2010
Edenfield Chosen for North-South All-Star Football Game
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
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.
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.
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