Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Grab Lead in Fifth Inning for Victory Over Habersham Central Varsity Raiders
The Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole the lead late in the game in a 14-7 victory over the Habersham Central Raiders Varsity on Thursday. The game was tied at six with Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears batting in the top of the fifth when Ethan England singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Jacob Vokal led Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears to victory by driving in four runs. Vokal went 3-for-4 at the plate. Vokal drove in runs on a home run in the fourth and a sacrifice fly in the fifth.
Habersham Central Raiders Varsity got things started in the first inning. Hunter Tatum singled on a 1-1 count, scoring one run.
Tucker Holton led things off on the mound for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. The pitcher lasted two-thirds of an inning, allowing four hits and four runs while striking out one.
Maverick Chitwood led things off on the pitcher’s mound for Habersham Central Raiders Varsity. The pitcher lasted two innings, allowing three hits and one run while striking out three and walking zero. Kaleb Chastain, Kade Nicholson, Tatum, and Kaydon Bass each entered the game as relief, throwing two innings, one and two-thirds innings, one inning, and one-third of an inning respectively.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears smacked three home runs on the day. Vokal had a long ball in the fourth inning. Bryce England went yard in the fifth inning. Brett House had a four bagger in the second inning.
Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears collected 14 hits. Vokal, England, House, Caleb Miele, and England all collected multiple hits for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Vokal went 3-for-4 at the plate to lead Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in hits. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears tore up the base paths, as three players stole at least two bases. Kaden Thompson led the way with two.
Habersham Central Raiders Varsity collected eight hits on the day. Cooper Shirley and Chitwood each racked up multiple hits for Habersham Central Raiders Varsity.
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‘24 C/OF Caleb Miele
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
No. 3 hitter in the Bluff lineup is an under the radar gem who keeps piling up numbers with a hard nosed style. Backside connection and feel for barrel stand out. Grabbed 2 bags as well!@PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/oRvPqwoEeq
‘25 IF Landon Kemp
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
Yes he’s only a Soph in HS, but these are high level D1 swing mechanics. One of the most relaxed & confident I’ve seen at the plate for his age. Creates perfect rhythm in one compact spot, repeats trigger,launch, path at high level.@PBRGeorgia @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/02vmZyd2NR
#Davidson ‘24 SS/RHP Jacob Vokal
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
1 of best baseball players in state, period. Barrels only get louder, twitch only gets faster. Gradual bend in back knee post landing puts him on plane w/o risk of steeper barrel. 2B away from cycle! 86-88, mid 70’s 🔨SL
True SS‼️@ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/1ZPUI4kZef
#HailState🐶 ‘23 IF Brett House
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
The other bash brother in the Bears lineup used his efficient swing path & prototype power hitter frame to send one deeeep into the woods‼️
Showed ability to see spin early and work himself into FB counts consistently.@PBRGeorgia @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/Vix4brdxO2
#GATA ‘23 C Bryce England
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
Has dominated GHSA in every offensive category this spring, tonight was no diff. Looking for his pitch in his spot and tattoos it for an easy💣
Efficient front arm shrink turns barrel in tight space w/ violent core rotation thru contact.@PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/P6FZWPFI5F
‘25 LHP Gabe Gowder
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
Lot 2 like about 6’2 160, deceptive+proj. strike thrower. Suffocated hitters yesterday w/ unpredictable 3 pitch mix. Velo will increase as backside connection is maintained in stride. Makings of lead leg block! Confident.
FB 79-82
CB 68
CH 70-72@PBRGeorgia pic.twitter.com/lEOa4024jb
‘26 SS Ethan England
— Justin Goetz (@JGoetzPBR) March 17, 2023
🚨Under the radar baller alert🚨
🧊Ice water in the veins, smooth in all facets and plays the game like a vet. Impressed at SS – body control, exchange, internal clock. Swing mechanics & effortlessness stood out at plate.@PBRGeorgia @ShooterHunt pic.twitter.com/OUoHD7TKXo
‘25 OF Kaden Thompson
— PBR Georgia (@PBRGeorgia) March 17, 2023
Classic sweet swing out of this lefty bat. Quiet & controlled at the plate allows him to stay within his gap to gap approach at all times. Patient hitter w/ impressive bat 2 ball. pic.twitter.com/o4Jzt8XOuB