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CDHS Spring Season Openers

Article By: Emily Swecker and Hayleigh Seidl

Pictures By: Kolby S., Khloe K., Eli N., Emily S., Harley T., and Michelle B.

Videos By: Emily Swecker, Hayleigh Seidl, Khloe Knight 

Edited By: Addy Pruitt and Jesus Rojas

Published By: Makenna Sherrill

Spring is when baseball and softball get going. As the weather warms up, teams return to the field to practice, compete, and begin a new season. Both sports require teamwork, communication, and a combination of hitting, fielding, and throwing skills. For many athletes and fans, spring means the return of long afternoons at the ballpark and the start of a new season.

The baseball team opened on Monday, March 2nd. They played against Crockett High School and suffered their first loss of the season. The games still showed much promise for the season ahead for the boys; they still came out with energy and were ready for a fight. Although the team is young, they have a lot of talent and leadership among the team. Seniors Lynkin Cutshaw and Ben Palazzo mention they start their conference on the week of March 9th-13th. They have a lot of confidence coming into this week, after learning from errors and mistakes made the week before. The Chuckey-Doak baseball team is coached by Jacob Willet. 

The Softball team opened on Tuesday, March 3rd. They started the season off with a win against Providence Academy. The girls had limited practice time together, as most had come off the basketball team the previous week; however, they still demonstrated teamwork, determination, and hard work. The girls also started their conference schedule later that week, hosting Johnson County at home on Thursday, March 5th. They lost that game, along with the one at Cherokee High School on Friday, March 6th. While learning how to work together and use their skills on the field, the softball girls fought hard and long. The softball team is also younger, like the baseball team. The Softball team is coached by Tim Armstrong. 

Baseball and softball are sports that bring people together through teamwork, competition, and skill. Both games challenge players to work together, think strategically, and perform their best on the field. Whether played for fun or in serious competition, they continue to be enjoyed by fans and athletes of all ages. Overall, baseball and softball remain important parts of spring sports and the season of spring.

Hayleigh Seidl (Vlogger) and Emily Swecker (Vlogger)

Chuckey-Doak High School
365 Ripley Island Rd, Afton, TN
(423) 798-2636