Landon Kemp’s Big Day Propels Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Past Jefferson Dragons Varsity Baseball

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Landon Kemp drove in four runs on two hits to lead the Cherokee Bluff Bears past the Jefferson Dragons 14-5 on Tuesday. Kemp singled in the fourth inning, scoring two runs, and singled in the fifth inning, scoring one.

Jefferson Dragons got on the board in the second inning after Steven Tavares homered to center field, scoring three runs.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears scored two runs in the bottom of the second on a home run to left field by Beau Bruns.

Bubba Coleman singled to center field, which helped Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears tie the game at three in the bottom of the third.

Jefferson took the lead in the top of the fourth. Tavares singled, scoring one run, to give them the leg up, 4-3.

Cherokee Bluff flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the fourth, scoring seven runs on four hits to take the lead, 10-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Kemp on a full count that drove in two.

Gabe Gowder started on the hill for the Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and five runs (three earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out nine and walking one. Eston Simpson started on the hill for Jefferson. The starter surrendered three hits and seven runs (six earned) over three and two-thirds innings, striking out six and walking five. Bryce Fontenot tossed one and two-thirds innings of scoreless ball for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in relief. The reliever allowed zero hits, striking out three and walking three.

The Cherokee Bluff Bears tallied nine hits in the game. Kemp and Coleman each collected two hits. They had a strong eye at the plate, piling up 10 walks for the game. Fontenot, Jordan Wilkerson, Kaden Thompson, and Cody Bridger led the team with two bases on balls each.

Tavares, the number seven hitter for Jefferson, led the way with five runs batted in. The first baseman went 2-for-4 on the day. Tavares and Jackson Sims each collected two hits for Jefferson. Jefferson Dragons turned one double play in the game.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears will travel to Jefferson for a double header on Friday.

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Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Take Lead And Never Look Back In Win Over Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears won big over Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs 13-0 on Wednesday.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears jumped out to the lead in the top of the first inning after Ethan England doubled, scoring one run, and Samuel Formby induced Jacob Vokal to hit into a fielder’s choice, but two runs scored.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Kaden Thompson singled, and Vokal hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring two runs.

Gabe Gowder started on the hill for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. They allowed three hits and zero runs over five innings, striking out six and walking two. Formby began the game for Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs. They surrendered six hits and nine runs (eight earned) over three innings, striking out none and walking three.

Thompson, Caleb Miele, and Bubba Coleman each collected two hits for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Thompson led Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-2 on the day. Ty Corbin stole four bases. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole eight bases in the game. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Miele had the most chances in the field with six.

Xavier Holiday led Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position.

Next up for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears is a game at Wayne County Varsity Yellow Jackets on Monday.

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Cherokee Bluff Bears Defeat Cedartown Bulldogs

Cherokee Bluff Bears beat Cedartown Bulldogs 13-9 on Wednesday.

Tucker Holton started on the bump for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. They gave up four hits and five runs over three innings, striking out four and walking two. Xavier Holiday stepped on the hill first for Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs. They surrendered five hits and six runs (five earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking one.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Caleb Miele singled, scoring one run, Jacob Vokal singled, scoring one run, Bubba Coleman hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Caleb Davis doubled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs scored five runs on four hits in the top of the third inning. Ace Allen singled, scoring one run, Tony Ware doubled, scoring one run, and Samuel Formby homered to right field, scoring three runs.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning. Tanka Mukono doubled, scoring three runs, Ty Corbin singled, scoring one run, and Kaden Thompson hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Erik Grunduski, Jack Sparks, and Logan Robinson each threw scoreless innings for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in relief.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears collected 14 hits in the game. Miele went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in hits. Davis and Vokal each drove in two runs for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Mukono, Ethan England, and Landon Kemp each collected multiple hits for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Mukono stole two bases. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole seven bases in the game. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears were sure-handed in the field and didn’t commit a single error. Miele had the most chances in the field with seven.

Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs piled up nine hits in the game. Formby and Daylen Holiday were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs while hitting back-to-back. Formby provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs with three runs batted in. The cleanup hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Jakob Yarbough led Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

Next up for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears is a game at Cedartown Varsity Bulldogs on Wednesday.

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Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Firing On All Cylinders Against Woodland Varsity Wolfpack

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears won big over Woodland Varsity Wolfpack 13-2 on Thursday.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears got on the board in the top of the first inning after Landon Kemp walked, and Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears scored on a passed ball, each scoring one run.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears scored five runs on three hits in the top of the second inning. Ty Corbin doubled, scoring two runs, Kaden Thompson hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Caleb Miele drew a walk, scoring one run, and Ethan England hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run.

Gabe Gowder led things off on the mound for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. They surrendered two hits and zero runs over three innings, striking out eight and walking two. Joshua Kendrick began the game for Woodland Varsity Wolfpack.

The starting pitcher allowed five hits and nine runs (five earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking four. Jack Sparks tossed one inning of zero-run ball for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in relief. The righty gave up zero hits, striking out three and walking none.

Miele, Tanka Mukono, and Corbin each collected two hits for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Miele and Corbin each drove in two runs for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. England led Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Miele, England, and Corbin each stole multiple bases for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole nine bases in the game. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears didn’t commit a single error in the field. Corbin had the most chances in the field with nine.

Kendrick drove the middle of the lineup, leading Woodland Varsity Wolfpack with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 2-for-2 on the day.

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Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Defeat Woodland Varsity Wolfpack Behind Strong Performance From Tucker Holton

Tucker Holton was dominant on the mound, as the starting pitcher rang up 10 strikeouts in Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears’s 13-0 victory over Woodland Varsity Wolfpack on Thursday. Holton gave up one hit and zero runs over five innings while walking one.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Ethan England hit a solo home run to center field, Caleb Davis singled, scoring two runs, and an error scored one run.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning when Garrett Harper grounded out, scoring one run, and Davis singled, scoring two runs.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears scored six runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. Harper singled, scoring two runs, one run scored on a dropped third strike, Bubba Coleman was struck by a pitch, driving in a run, Davis hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Ty Corbin tripled, scoring one run.

Jacob Summers started on the mound for Woodland Varsity Wolfpack. The right-handed pitcher allowed four hits and 11 runs (10 earned) over three innings, striking out one and walking eight.

Davis led Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears with five runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The designated hitter went 2-for-2 on the day and also scored a run.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears had patience at the plate, accumulating nine walks for the game.

Kaden Thompson, England, Landon Kemp, and Coleman led the team with two bases on balls each. Thompson, England, and Kemp each stole multiple bases for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole 12 bases in the game. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears were sure-handed and didn’t commit a single error. Caleb Miele made the most plays with 11.

Dewaine Mitchell led Woodland Varsity Wolfpack with one hit in two at bats.

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Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears Triumph Over Seckinger Varsity Jaguars

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears topped Seckinger Varsity Jaguars 7-3 on Tuesday.

Seckinger Varsity Jaguars were the first to get on the board in the first when DJ Carr drew a walk, scoring one run.

Ty Corbin homered to left field, which helped Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears tie the game at one in the bottom of the first.

A hit by a pitch gave Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears the lead, 2-1, in the bottom of the second.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after Kaden Thompson singled, Caleb Miele tripled, Ethan England singled, and Bubba Coleman hit into a fielder’s choice, each scoring one run.

Jacob Vokal began the game for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. They allowed five hits and three runs (zero earned) over six innings, striking out six and walking two. Carr stepped on the bump first for Seckinger Varsity Jaguars. The starting pitcher allowed five hits and six runs over two and one-third innings, striking out none and walking three.

Jack Sparks pitched one inning of shutout ball for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in relief. The reliever gave up one hit, striking out one and walking none.

Thompson went 1-for-3 at the plate as the first baseman led the team with two runs batted in.

Miele led Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears with two hits in four at bats. Corbin paced Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up seven walks for the game. Corbin and Coleman each stole multiple bases for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears stole seven bases in the game.

Carr led the team with one run batted in. Jojo Montgomery went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Seckinger Varsity Jaguars in hits.

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Bears Take First Game in Series with Chestatee

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears got out to a 4-run lead in the fifth inning and held on for a 5-4 victory over Chestatee on Monday. Chestatee closed the gap by scoring on a double, a single, and a single.

Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears were the first to get on the board in the first when Caleb Miele singled, scoring one run.

A sacrifice fly by Miele extended the Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears lead to 2-0 in the bottom of the third inning.

Jacob Vokal began the game for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and four runs over five and two-thirds innings, striking out seven and walking one. Jake Hitchcock stepped on the hill first for Chestatee.

They surrendered six hits and five runs over four and one-third innings, striking out three and walking three. Logan Robinson pitched one and one-third innings of scoreless ball for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears in relief. The reliever surrendered zero hits, striking out none and walking none.

Miele and Vokal were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Miele and Ethan England each drove in two runs for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Kaden Thompson and Landon Kemp each stole multiple bases for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears. Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears ran wild on the base paths, piling up six stolen bases for the game.

Colton Wilbanks provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Chestatee with two runs batted in. The center fielder went 2-for-4 on the day.

Hitchcock, Wilbanks, and benna each collected two hits for Chestatee. Chestatee didn’t commit a single error in the field. Brock Moody had the most chances in the field with four.

Next up for Cherokee Bluff Varsity Bears is a game at Chestatee on Wednesday.

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