Charles Henderson was knocked out of the AHSAA playoffs Friday night by the top ranked team in the state, Russell County. The Warriors took game one by a score of 7-5 and game two 7-3.
In game one Houston Mabray got the start and worked all seven innings, striking out three. Joey Denison was 1-3 with a grand slam, raising his season total for RBI to 51. Gregory Barnette, Michael Thomas, Michael Fox, and Tripp Blackmon each added singles.
In game two Blackmon got the start and worked a complete game striking out three. He also had an RBI triple. Austin Adler also added an RBI. Barnette, Jalin Lawson, and Chase Smartt each had hits.
The losses marked the final games as CHHS Trojans for seniors Gregory Barnette, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, Michael Thomas, and Austin Adler. They amassed a total of 108 wins in their four years at CHHS and remained ranked in the top ten during every ASWA poll of their high school career. This year they extended CHHS' consecutive playoff appearances to 14 while winning the area three championship and the FCA Jason Armstrong Memorial Tournament.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Charles Henderson Sweeps Tallassee in First Round
Charles Henderson advanced to the second round of the AHSAA playoffs Friday night with a doubleheader sweep of Tallassee at Hogan's Hole. The Trojans won game one by a score of 3-2 in 8 innings when Tripp Blackmon's single to right field scored Joey Denison from second base. Houston Mabray pitched all eight innings for CHHS and struck out two while only allowing four hits. The Trojans struck first in the second inning when Austin Adler's RBI double plated Blackmon. Tallassee knotted the game at 1 in the 4th inning, but the Trojans regained the lead in the fifth inning when Denison's sacrifice fly to centerfield scored Michael Fox from third base. A Tiger run in the sixth made the score 2-2, and it remained until Blackmon's walk-off single in the eighth.
In game two the Trojans again relied on a late-inning rally to secure the win. The Trojans were the visitors in game two. The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when Denison led off with a walk and moved to second on Chase Smartt's bunt for a base hit. Blackmon followed with a single, loading the bases for Luke Hastings. With Denison on third, Hastings executed a squeeze bunt to score the game's first run and give CHHS a 1-0 lead. A wild pitch scored courtesy runner Morgan Shaver from third base and Austin Adler's RBI groundout pushed across courtesy runner Hunter Baggett to make the score 3-0. Blackmon pitched a complete game on the mound, striking out four on four hits.
The Trojans will host top-ranked Russell County in the second round. Russell County swept Rehobeth Friday night to advance.
In game two the Trojans again relied on a late-inning rally to secure the win. The Trojans were the visitors in game two. The game was scoreless until the seventh inning, when Denison led off with a walk and moved to second on Chase Smartt's bunt for a base hit. Blackmon followed with a single, loading the bases for Luke Hastings. With Denison on third, Hastings executed a squeeze bunt to score the game's first run and give CHHS a 1-0 lead. A wild pitch scored courtesy runner Morgan Shaver from third base and Austin Adler's RBI groundout pushed across courtesy runner Hunter Baggett to make the score 3-0. Blackmon pitched a complete game on the mound, striking out four on four hits.
The Trojans will host top-ranked Russell County in the second round. Russell County swept Rehobeth Friday night to advance.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Playoff Match-Up Available on Radio, Stat Tracker
Trojan fans unable to attend the playoff series beginning today at CHHS can listen to the games online, or follow live stats on your computer or mobile device. The radio broadcast will go on the air at 4:00, to listen click:
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CHHS #5 in Final ASWA Poll
The Trojans checked in at #5 in the final Alabama Sports Writers Association poll for the 2012 season. The ranking extended CHHS' streak of consecutive polls to 37, dating back to the start of the 2007 season. Russell County remained the top ranked team in the state followed by Hueytown, Spanish Fort, and Cullman. The Trojans are fifth, then Hartselle, Briarwood Christian, and Chilton County. Area 3 foe Rehobeth finished #9, and St. Paul's rounded out the top ten.
In 2011 the Trojans finished ranked 8th, 1st in 2010, and 8th in 2009. In 2008 CHHS finished 3rd, and 5th in 2007.
In 2011 the Trojans finished ranked 8th, 1st in 2010, and 8th in 2009. In 2008 CHHS finished 3rd, and 5th in 2007.
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
CHHS Falls to Enterprise in Regular Season Finale
CHHS fell one run short on Senior Day and lost an 8-7 decision to Enterprise. Houston Mabray, Tripp Blackmon, Michael Fox, and Luke Hastings all pitched for the Trojans, who open up the 5A playoffs this Friday against Tallassee. Fox was saddled with the loss. CHHS knotted the score at 7 in the fourth inning when Joey Denison's grand slam was followed by a solo home run off the bat of Chase Smartt. The Wildcats scored a run in the sixth on a wild pitch to regain the lead.
Denison finished 2-3 with four RBI and Smartt was 2-4. Morgan Shaver was 2-3 with an RBI and Michael Fox was 2-4 with a triple and RBI.
The game marked the final regular season home game for five CHHS seniors, who were honored before the game. They are Austin Adler, Gregory Barnette, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, and Michael Thomas.
The Trojans' first round matchup begins with a doubleheader against Tallassee Friday at 4:30 at CHHS. A third game will be played Saturday at 1:00, if necessary.
Denison finished 2-3 with four RBI and Smartt was 2-4. Morgan Shaver was 2-3 with an RBI and Michael Fox was 2-4 with a triple and RBI.
The game marked the final regular season home game for five CHHS seniors, who were honored before the game. They are Austin Adler, Gregory Barnette, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, and Michael Thomas.
The Trojans' first round matchup begins with a doubleheader against Tallassee Friday at 4:30 at CHHS. A third game will be played Saturday at 1:00, if necessary.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Trojan Infielders Set State Record for Double Plays
In the Trojans April 13 victory over Northview, the CHHS infield comprised of Luke Hastings (3B), Michael Fox (SS), Jalin Lawson (2B), and Joey Denison (1B) set the state record for most double plays in a game with five. The Trojans turned a 4-6-3 double play in the 1st and 2nd innings, a 5-4-3 double play in the 3rd and 4th inning, and finished the game with a 4-6-3 double play in the 7th inning.
CHHS also entered the AHSAA record book earlier this season by being hit by a pitch eight times in a victory over LAMP. Charles Henderson is currently represented in the record book in the following categories: most homeruns by a player in a game (3), most homeruns in an inning by a team (4), most consecutive homeruns in an inning by a team (4), most HBPs in a game (8), and most double plays turned in a game (5).
CHHS also entered the AHSAA record book earlier this season by being hit by a pitch eight times in a victory over LAMP. Charles Henderson is currently represented in the record book in the following categories: most homeruns by a player in a game (3), most homeruns in an inning by a team (4), most consecutive homeruns in an inning by a team (4), most HBPs in a game (8), and most double plays turned in a game (5).
Thomas, Lawson Homer in Trojan Victory
The fifth ranked Trojans improved to 24-6 on the season with a 21-5 victory over Providence Christian. Seniors Michael Thomas and Jalin Lawson each blasted a three run homerun. Lawson finished the day 3-3 with six RBI, Thomas was 2-2 with three RBI. Luke Hastings was 2-2 with a double and three RBI, Chase Smartt added two RBI, and Austin Ingram hit a double and drove in two.
Lawson got the start and win on the mound, working four innings and striking out four. Luke Hastings pitched a scoreless fifth inning, striking out two.
CHHS plays at home on Tuesday against Enterprise on Senior Night. The 2012 seniors are Gregory Barnette, Austin Adler, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, and Michael Thomas. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 with Senior Night festivities beginning at 4:20.
Lawson got the start and win on the mound, working four innings and striking out four. Luke Hastings pitched a scoreless fifth inning, striking out two.
CHHS plays at home on Tuesday against Enterprise on Senior Night. The 2012 seniors are Gregory Barnette, Austin Adler, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, and Michael Thomas. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30 with Senior Night festivities beginning at 4:20.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Trojans Split on the Road
CHHS picked up a win over Trinity Saturday by a score of 12-5 before dropping a 6-3 decision to St. Luke's.
Against Trinity, Michael Fox picked up the win on the mound, striking out three. He was also 3-4 with a three run home run. Gregory Barnette was 4-5 at the plate, Jaline Lawson added a three run homerun, and Joey Denison was 3-5. Every Trojan starter had at least one hit.
In the St. Luke's game, Brantley LeCroy worked five innings and took the loss. At the plate Fox was 2-4 with an RBI and Chase Smartt also added two hits. Lawson had an RBI double.
CHHS travels to Dothan Monday to play Providence Christian. First pitch is at 5:00.
Against Trinity, Michael Fox picked up the win on the mound, striking out three. He was also 3-4 with a three run home run. Gregory Barnette was 4-5 at the plate, Jaline Lawson added a three run homerun, and Joey Denison was 3-5. Every Trojan starter had at least one hit.
In the St. Luke's game, Brantley LeCroy worked five innings and took the loss. At the plate Fox was 2-4 with an RBI and Chase Smartt also added two hits. Lawson had an RBI double.
CHHS travels to Dothan Monday to play Providence Christian. First pitch is at 5:00.
Trojans Get Road Sweep Over Northview
The #5 ranked Trojans of Charles Henderson improved their record to 22-5 with a sweep of Northview Friday. In game one, Houston Mabray was the winning pitcher in the 6-0 contest, working all seven innings and striking out two. He was also the beneficiary of five double plays turned by infielders Luke Hastings, Michael Fox, Jalin Lawson, and Joey Denison. At the plate, Denison was 3-4 with a double and and RBI. Fox and Chase Smartt each added hits, with Fox adding an RBI. Gregory Barnette and Tripp Blackmon also drove in runs.
In game two the Trojans won by a final margin of 10-2. Tripp Blackmon worked a complete game on the mound, striking out one and did not give up an earned run. Lawson and Denison each homered, Denison's a two run shot in the first inning and Lawson's a three run blast in the second inning. Fox finished 2-4 with an RBI, Smartt was 2-3 with an RBI, and Barnette was 1-3 with two RBI.
The Trojans return to action Saturday in Montgomery against Trinity and St. Luke's beginning at 11:00 am.
In game two the Trojans won by a final margin of 10-2. Tripp Blackmon worked a complete game on the mound, striking out one and did not give up an earned run. Lawson and Denison each homered, Denison's a two run shot in the first inning and Lawson's a three run blast in the second inning. Fox finished 2-4 with an RBI, Smartt was 2-3 with an RBI, and Barnette was 1-3 with two RBI.
The Trojans return to action Saturday in Montgomery against Trinity and St. Luke's beginning at 11:00 am.
Friday, April 6, 2012
CHHS Finishes Area Play Unbeaten
Charles Henderson defeated Carroll 12-1 on the road Friday afternoon to finish 5A, area three play with a perfect 6-0 record.
Tripp Blackmon pitched five innings and struck out four to earn the win. Jalin Lawson pitched the final inning and struck out one without allowing a run.
Gregory Barnette led the way at the plate going 3-3 with a double, three RBI, and four runs scored. Austin Adler matched Barnette with four runs scored and added a single and stolen base. Jalin Lawson added four RBI on two hits while Joey Denison drove in two.
As area champions the Trojans will host a playoff series beginning on April 20 against either Tallassee or Russell County. This marks the fourteenth consecutive playoffs appearance for CHHS. The Trojans have not lost a home playoff series dating back to the 2006 season.
Tripp Blackmon pitched five innings and struck out four to earn the win. Jalin Lawson pitched the final inning and struck out one without allowing a run.
Gregory Barnette led the way at the plate going 3-3 with a double, three RBI, and four runs scored. Austin Adler matched Barnette with four runs scored and added a single and stolen base. Jalin Lawson added four RBI on two hits while Joey Denison drove in two.
As area champions the Trojans will host a playoff series beginning on April 20 against either Tallassee or Russell County. This marks the fourteenth consecutive playoffs appearance for CHHS. The Trojans have not lost a home playoff series dating back to the 2006 season.
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Trojans Win Area Title
Charles Henderson clinched the 5A, area three championship tonight with a 13-3 victory over Carroll at Troy University. The title means that CHHS will host a first round playoff series on April 20 and 21.
Houston Mabray moved his record to 3-0 in area play with his third complete game victory. He struck out four.
Joey Denison continued to stay hot at the plate, going 3-4 with a double, two run homerun, and five RBI. He has homered in three consecutive area games. Chase Smartt added two doubles with an RBI and Michael Fox had two hits. Luke Hastings had a single and stolen base while Austin Adler added a hit and RBI.
The Trojans complete area play tomorrow at Carroll at 3:00.
Houston Mabray moved his record to 3-0 in area play with his third complete game victory. He struck out four.
Joey Denison continued to stay hot at the plate, going 3-4 with a double, two run homerun, and five RBI. He has homered in three consecutive area games. Chase Smartt added two doubles with an RBI and Michael Fox had two hits. Luke Hastings had a single and stolen base while Austin Adler added a hit and RBI.
The Trojans complete area play tomorrow at Carroll at 3:00.
Trojans Advance Two Spots in 5A Poll
CHHS moved up two spots in the latest ASWA baseball poll, now checking in at the #7 spot after sweeping #4 ranked Rehobeth. Russell County remains the top ranked team followed by Hueytown, Spanish Fort, and Cullman. Hartselle is in the fifth spot, followed by St. Paul's and the Trojans. Briarwood Christian, Rehobeth, and Chilton County round out the top ten.
This marks the 35th consecutive poll that has included the Trojans, dating back to the first poll of the 2007 season.
This marks the 35th consecutive poll that has included the Trojans, dating back to the first poll of the 2007 season.
Trojans' Win Streak Snapped at Nine
The Trojans of Charles Henderson saw their season-long win streak come to an end on the road at Dothan Tuesday afternoon. The streak was ended at nine games with a 10-0 defeat at the hands of the Dothan Tigers. Brantley LeCroy took the loss on the mound in his second outing of the year. Michael Fox and John Michael Stephens both pitched in relief of LeCroy. Offensively Fox had two hits and Freshman Austing Ingram was 1-2 with a double.
CHHS returns to action Thursday night in an area three match-up against Carroll. The game is at Charles Henderson and is scheduled for a 5:00 start. The Trojans can clinch the area championship with a victory.
CHHS returns to action Thursday night in an area three match-up against Carroll. The game is at Charles Henderson and is scheduled for a 5:00 start. The Trojans can clinch the area championship with a victory.
Saturday, March 31, 2012
CHHS Wins Extra-Inning Thriller
Charles Henderson took control of 5A area three with a 5-4 extra inning victory at Rehobeth Friday night. The win moved CHHS to 18-4 overall and 4-0 in area play. It extended their current win streak to nine, and they have won 13 of the last 14 games.
Joey Denison got the scoring started in the top of the fourth inning with a mammoth two-run blast that scored Jalin Lawson from second base to give the Trojans a 2-0 lead. Tripp Blackmon got the start on the mound for the ninth ranked Trojans against the fourth ranked Rebels and pitched five shutout innings until the sixth when Rehobeth struck for two runs.
The teams went to the eighth inning tied at two when Luke Hastings drove in Joey Denison to give CHHS a 3-2 edge. Lawson entered the game on the mound with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning and runners on first and second. The Rebels were able to get a hit to score the runner from second and move the game to the ninth inning.
After a leadoff strikeout to start the ninth, Barnette drew a walk and was followed by an infield single by Fox. Lawson was hit by a pitch and Denison followed with a two RBI single scoring Barnette and Fox giving the Trojans a 5-3 advantage. The Rebels scored one run in the bottom of the ninth, but with the tying run on third base Lawson coaxed a fly ball to centerfield to end the game.
Blackmon worked 7 2/3 innings on the mound and struck out six. Lawson pitched the final 1 1/3 and struck out three. Joey Denison had an outstanding night at the plate finishing 4-5 with a homerun and three singles. He drove in four and scored run. Denison reached base in each at bat and either drove in or scored every CHHS run. Lawson was 1-2 with a double, Hastings was 1-4 with an RBI and stolen base, and Austin Adler was 2-4 with a double.
The victory also marked win number 100 at Charles Henderson for Coach Derek Irons. Irons began at CHHS in 2009 and since then the team is 100-40 (71%) and has been ranked in every ASWA 5A poll dating back to the 2007 season under Head Coach Brad Phillips.
The Trojans travel to Dothan on Tuesday before returning to area play on Thursday at home against Carroll. CHHS can clinch the area title with one win over Carroll on Thursday or Friday.
Joey Denison got the scoring started in the top of the fourth inning with a mammoth two-run blast that scored Jalin Lawson from second base to give the Trojans a 2-0 lead. Tripp Blackmon got the start on the mound for the ninth ranked Trojans against the fourth ranked Rebels and pitched five shutout innings until the sixth when Rehobeth struck for two runs.
The teams went to the eighth inning tied at two when Luke Hastings drove in Joey Denison to give CHHS a 3-2 edge. Lawson entered the game on the mound with two outs in the bottom of the eighth inning and runners on first and second. The Rebels were able to get a hit to score the runner from second and move the game to the ninth inning.
After a leadoff strikeout to start the ninth, Barnette drew a walk and was followed by an infield single by Fox. Lawson was hit by a pitch and Denison followed with a two RBI single scoring Barnette and Fox giving the Trojans a 5-3 advantage. The Rebels scored one run in the bottom of the ninth, but with the tying run on third base Lawson coaxed a fly ball to centerfield to end the game.
Blackmon worked 7 2/3 innings on the mound and struck out six. Lawson pitched the final 1 1/3 and struck out three. Joey Denison had an outstanding night at the plate finishing 4-5 with a homerun and three singles. He drove in four and scored run. Denison reached base in each at bat and either drove in or scored every CHHS run. Lawson was 1-2 with a double, Hastings was 1-4 with an RBI and stolen base, and Austin Adler was 2-4 with a double.
The victory also marked win number 100 at Charles Henderson for Coach Derek Irons. Irons began at CHHS in 2009 and since then the team is 100-40 (71%) and has been ranked in every ASWA 5A poll dating back to the 2007 season under Head Coach Brad Phillips.
The Trojans travel to Dothan on Tuesday before returning to area play on Thursday at home against Carroll. CHHS can clinch the area title with one win over Carroll on Thursday or Friday.
Friday, March 30, 2012
CHHS Defeats #4 Rehobeth
In a match-up of top ten teams at Hogan's Hole Thursday night, the #9 Trojans of Charles Henderson were victorious over #4 Rehobeth by a final score of 10-2. The win moved CHHS to 17-4 overall and 3-0 in 5A, area three play. It moved the Trojans' current win streak to eight games, also winning twelve out of the last thirteen. Junior Houston Mabray earned the win working a complete game and striking out two while scattering six hits.
The Rebels struck first in the top of the first inning on a sac fly to take a 1-0 lead. The Trojans responded with four runs in the bottom of the second. Chase Smartt and Tripp Blackmon hit back-to-back singles. Michael Thomas delivered an infield single that scored a run, then Austin Adler hit a single that scored two. Jalin Lawson drew a bases loaded walk later in the inning to score Adler from third. In the fourth, Gregory Barnette delivered a two out solo homerun. He was followed by Michael Fox, who drew a walk and was driven in on a double by Lawson. Rehobeth struck for a run on a solo homerun in the sixth bringing the score to 6-2, but that was as close as the Rebels would get as the Trojans answered with four runs in the bottom of the sixth. Barnette doubled and was driven in by Fox. After an intentional pass to Lawson, Denison hit a three run blast to put the game out of reach.
Barnette finished 2-3 with a double and homerun. Fox and Lawson were each 1-2 with an RBI. Denison was 1-3 with three RBI and Smartt finished 2-4.
Area three play continues Friday with a doubleheader at Rehobeth. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.
The Rebels struck first in the top of the first inning on a sac fly to take a 1-0 lead. The Trojans responded with four runs in the bottom of the second. Chase Smartt and Tripp Blackmon hit back-to-back singles. Michael Thomas delivered an infield single that scored a run, then Austin Adler hit a single that scored two. Jalin Lawson drew a bases loaded walk later in the inning to score Adler from third. In the fourth, Gregory Barnette delivered a two out solo homerun. He was followed by Michael Fox, who drew a walk and was driven in on a double by Lawson. Rehobeth struck for a run on a solo homerun in the sixth bringing the score to 6-2, but that was as close as the Rebels would get as the Trojans answered with four runs in the bottom of the sixth. Barnette doubled and was driven in by Fox. After an intentional pass to Lawson, Denison hit a three run blast to put the game out of reach.
Barnette finished 2-3 with a double and homerun. Fox and Lawson were each 1-2 with an RBI. Denison was 1-3 with three RBI and Smartt finished 2-4.
Area three play continues Friday with a doubleheader at Rehobeth. First pitch is scheduled for 5:00.
Trojans Defeat Brantley
CHHS defeated the top ranked team in 1A, Brantley, on the road Tuesday night. Luke Hastings got the start on the mound and worked 3 1/3 innings and struck out one before giving way to Austin Ingram. Ingram, in his first varsity appearance on the mound, was credited with the win after working 2 2/3 and striking out two. Jalin Lawson worked a scoreless 7th inning to close out the game.
The Trojans struck early with two runs in the top of the first. Gregory Barnette started the game with a double and Michael Fox followed with a single. Lawson doubled to drive in Barnette and Joey Denison's sac fly scored Fox from third. CHHS added two in the fifth with a sac fly from Tripp Blackmon to score Denison and an RBI double from Hastings to score courtesy runner Michael Thomas. Lawson's three run homerun gave the Trojans the lead in the sixth, but after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the sixth the Trojans trailed 8-7 entering the top of the 7th. CHHS struck for five runs in the 7th, beginning when Austin Adler was hit by a pitch. Gregory Barnette and Michael Fox followed with sacrifice bunt attempts that were mis-handled by Brantley. After a walk to Lawson, Denison drove in two with a single and Hastings followed later in the inning with a RBI single.
Barnette finished 3-4 with a double, Lawson was 2-3 with a double, homerun, and four RBI, and Denison was 2-4 with three RBI. Chase Smartt and Hastings added two hits each.
The Trojans struck early with two runs in the top of the first. Gregory Barnette started the game with a double and Michael Fox followed with a single. Lawson doubled to drive in Barnette and Joey Denison's sac fly scored Fox from third. CHHS added two in the fifth with a sac fly from Tripp Blackmon to score Denison and an RBI double from Hastings to score courtesy runner Michael Thomas. Lawson's three run homerun gave the Trojans the lead in the sixth, but after surrendering three runs in the bottom of the sixth the Trojans trailed 8-7 entering the top of the 7th. CHHS struck for five runs in the 7th, beginning when Austin Adler was hit by a pitch. Gregory Barnette and Michael Fox followed with sacrifice bunt attempts that were mis-handled by Brantley. After a walk to Lawson, Denison drove in two with a single and Hastings followed later in the inning with a RBI single.
Barnette finished 3-4 with a double, Lawson was 2-3 with a double, homerun, and four RBI, and Denison was 2-4 with three RBI. Chase Smartt and Hastings added two hits each.
Monday, March 26, 2012
CHHS Shuts Out Dothan
Brantley LeCroy got his first start of the year after coming off an injury and combined with Michael Fox to throw a three-hit shutout over Dothan. Jalin Lawson drove in the game's only run in the third inning with a double that scored Fox from second base to give the Trojans the 1-0 final margin. LeCroy pitched three innings and allowed only one hit. Fox came on in relief to pitch the final four innings, striking out two. Neither pitcher allowed a runner past second base. Lawson finished 1-3 with an RBI and Joey Denison had a single.
CHHS travels to Brantley on Tuesday before resuming area three play with Rehobeth on Thursday.
CHHS travels to Brantley on Tuesday before resuming area three play with Rehobeth on Thursday.
Trojans Sweep East Limestone, #10 Demopolis
The Charles Henderson Trojans picked up two wins Saturday at Troy University, defeating East Limestone 4-2 and Demopolis 7-6.
In the first game against East Limestone, Houston Mabray pitched a complete game and struck out six. East Limestone scored one earned run and one unearned run in the third inning, but in every other inning Mabray faced the minimum and retired them three up and three down. CHHS trailed 2-0 in the fifth inning before back-to-back doubles by Austin Adler and Gregory Barnette narrowed the deficit to 2-1. Jalin Lawson led off the sixth with a double followed by singles from Joey Denison and Chase Smartt. Lawson scored on an error on a pick off attempt, then Luke Hastings drove in courtesy runner Morgan Shaver to give the Trojans the lead. Michael Thomas provided an insurance run with a sacrifice bunt that scored Tripp Blackmon from third base. Barnette and Lawson each had two doubles in the game.
The night cap featured a matchup between two top ten teams in 5A. CHHS is currently ranked #9 in the latest ASWA rankings, and Demopolis is #10. Blackmon got the start on the mound for the Trojans and worked four innings before giving way to Lawson. Lawson was credited with the win after working three innings and striking out four. After allowing two unearned runs in the top of the third innings, CHHS answered in the bottom half when Adler reached on an error and Barnette was hit by a pitch. Michael Fox's sacrifice bunt moved runners to 2nd and 3rd where Lawson delivered a double that scored both runners. Smartt then followed with a single that scored Lawson from second. The Trojans again found themselves trailing headed to the bottom of the sixth, and again found a way to take the lead. With two outs and no one on and trailing 6-4, Adler was hit by a pitch. Barnette followed with a walk, and Fox knotted the score at 6 with a two RBI triple to left field. He later scored on a wild pitch to give the Trojans the winning margin of 7-6. Smartt finished 2-4 with an RBI at the plate. Fox and Lawson both drove in two.
CHHS returns to action Monday in a make-up game against Dothan at Troy University. First pitch is at 5:00.
In the first game against East Limestone, Houston Mabray pitched a complete game and struck out six. East Limestone scored one earned run and one unearned run in the third inning, but in every other inning Mabray faced the minimum and retired them three up and three down. CHHS trailed 2-0 in the fifth inning before back-to-back doubles by Austin Adler and Gregory Barnette narrowed the deficit to 2-1. Jalin Lawson led off the sixth with a double followed by singles from Joey Denison and Chase Smartt. Lawson scored on an error on a pick off attempt, then Luke Hastings drove in courtesy runner Morgan Shaver to give the Trojans the lead. Michael Thomas provided an insurance run with a sacrifice bunt that scored Tripp Blackmon from third base. Barnette and Lawson each had two doubles in the game.
The night cap featured a matchup between two top ten teams in 5A. CHHS is currently ranked #9 in the latest ASWA rankings, and Demopolis is #10. Blackmon got the start on the mound for the Trojans and worked four innings before giving way to Lawson. Lawson was credited with the win after working three innings and striking out four. After allowing two unearned runs in the top of the third innings, CHHS answered in the bottom half when Adler reached on an error and Barnette was hit by a pitch. Michael Fox's sacrifice bunt moved runners to 2nd and 3rd where Lawson delivered a double that scored both runners. Smartt then followed with a single that scored Lawson from second. The Trojans again found themselves trailing headed to the bottom of the sixth, and again found a way to take the lead. With two outs and no one on and trailing 6-4, Adler was hit by a pitch. Barnette followed with a walk, and Fox knotted the score at 6 with a two RBI triple to left field. He later scored on a wild pitch to give the Trojans the winning margin of 7-6. Smartt finished 2-4 with an RBI at the plate. Fox and Lawson both drove in two.
CHHS returns to action Monday in a make-up game against Dothan at Troy University. First pitch is at 5:00.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Trojans Sweep Three Game Set from Eufaula
The Trojans of Charles Henderson began 5A, Area 3 play with a three game sweep of Eufaula. The first two games count towards area standings, bringing CHHS' overall record to 12-4 and 2-0 in the area.
In game one Friday night at CHHS, Houston Mabray went the distance on the mound striking out four to earn the win by a score of 6-1. He did not allow an earned run. At the plate Gregory Barnette, Chase Smartt, and Jalin Lawson all finished 2-3. Joey Denison was 2-2 with an RBI and Tripp Blackmon hit a triple and drove in three.
The series shifted to Eufaula on Saturday, and in the first game of the day Tripp Blackmon picked up the win by working all five innings of the 15-5 contest. Blackmon struck out three and did not allow an earned run. Barnette finished 3-3 with a double and four runs scored. Michael Fox was 2-2 with a double and three RBI. Jalin Lawson was 2-2 with 5 RBI, the big blow coming on a second inning grand slam to break the game open. Austin Adler was 2-3 and Smartt added a double and two RBI.
In the final game CHHS won by a score of 13-5. Lawson pitched all seven innings and struck out five to earn the win. Smartt finished 4-5 offensively, Denison was 2-4 with three RBI, and Blackmon was 2-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Adler was 2-4 with two RBI.
The Trojans return to action Friday with a doubleheader against Providence Christian at Troy University. The first game begins at 4:30.
In game one Friday night at CHHS, Houston Mabray went the distance on the mound striking out four to earn the win by a score of 6-1. He did not allow an earned run. At the plate Gregory Barnette, Chase Smartt, and Jalin Lawson all finished 2-3. Joey Denison was 2-2 with an RBI and Tripp Blackmon hit a triple and drove in three.
The series shifted to Eufaula on Saturday, and in the first game of the day Tripp Blackmon picked up the win by working all five innings of the 15-5 contest. Blackmon struck out three and did not allow an earned run. Barnette finished 3-3 with a double and four runs scored. Michael Fox was 2-2 with a double and three RBI. Jalin Lawson was 2-2 with 5 RBI, the big blow coming on a second inning grand slam to break the game open. Austin Adler was 2-3 and Smartt added a double and two RBI.
In the final game CHHS won by a score of 13-5. Lawson pitched all seven innings and struck out five to earn the win. Smartt finished 4-5 offensively, Denison was 2-4 with three RBI, and Blackmon was 2-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Adler was 2-4 with two RBI.
The Trojans return to action Friday with a doubleheader against Providence Christian at Troy University. The first game begins at 4:30.
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