Cheraw High Softball

Varsity Softball: 5/13/09
LADY BRAVES FINISH #2 IN LOWER-STATE
Cheraw's quest for a state championship ended with a 2-1 loss at Waccamaw in the lower-state championship but the softball faithful witnessed some great games and logged several hundred miles in the process as the Lady Braves played at Waccamaw twice, at Hanahan, and at Barnwell.

Waccamaw 6 Cheraw 0
The Ladies lost the first game of the lower-state playoffs to Waccamaw 6-0. Amber Hancock led Cheraw at the plate going 1 for 2 while Nancy Crawley suffered the loss (9K, 2BB, 8H).

Cheraw 4 Barnwell 1
Cheraw sent the Lady Warhorses packing with a come-from-behind 4-1 road win. The Lady Braves trailed 1-0 with 2 outs in the top of the seventh and the bases loaded when Nancy Crawley delivered a single which platted 3 runs. Tiffany Chapman then ripped a triple to score Crawley.
Nancy Crawley drove in the winning runs and picked up the win striking out 14 and allowing just 4 hits.
Deana Ratliff led the ladies at the plate going 3 for 4 with a stolen base, while Tiffany Chapman went 2 for 4 with a triple and an RBI. Christian Haney was 1 for 2 and walked to led off the seventh which sparked the rally.

Cheraw 2 Hanahan 0
The Lady Braves avenged last year's lower-state championship loss by defeating and eliminating the Lady Hawks 2-0 at Hanahan.
Winning pitcher Nancy Crawley stuck-out 5 and allowed 5 hits in the shut-out.
Maggie Thomas and Deana Ratliff each added 2 hits while Nancy Crawley and Tiffany Chapman had 2 hits and an RBI each.
"There were a lot of great catches by Maggie Thomas and Tiffany Chapman that really kept us alive. That was probably the best defensive game we've played all year." said Cheraw Head Coach Jamie Brown.

Waccamaw 2 Cheraw 1
The Lady Braves lose to the Lady Warriors 2-1. Waccamaw picked up both runs in the first as Nancy Crawley turned in a dominating performance striking out 9 while allowing just 3 hits over seven innings. Cheraw scored its only run of the game in the top of the seventh when Deana Ratliff singled to score Cam Scott.
Ratliff finished the game as Cheraw's leading hitter going 2 for 3 with a double, two stolen bases, and an RBI.

"Nancy pitched probably her best game of the year and we battled all the way to our final strike. I can't say enough about these girls and how hard they fought the entire season. This is by far one of the most talented groups I've enver had the pleasure of coaching." said Coach Brown.

Varsity Softball: 5/7/09
LADY BRAVES ADVANCE - WIN DISTRICT VIII CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves defeated Cane Bay 7-1 to claim their second District Championship and advance to the lower-state playoffs. "We jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning," said head coach Jamie Brown. "We were able to add a couple more runs later in the game. There was a lot of excitement but we all knew we would have our work cut out for us in the next round. You just have to take it step by step."
Nancy Crawley picked up the win, striking out 14 and allowing just 2 hits. Tiffany Chapman led the offensive charge for the Lady Braves going 3 for 4 with an RBI. Terri Ritz was a perfect 2 for 2 with a triple and 2 RBIs, while Amber Hancock was 2 for 3 with 2 RBIs.
The Lady Braves dominate district play with a 3-0 record, two shut-outs and outscored their opponents 20-1.
Congratulations to Coach Jamie Brown and The Lady Braves!!!

Varsity Softball: 4/30/09
LADY BRAVES 10 Manning 0
The Lady Braves shut-out the Lady Monarchs 10-0 in round #1 of the AA softball playoffs. Cheraw improves to 14-4 on the season and picks up its seventh shut-out of the season. The Lady Braves will host either Cane Bay on Saturday May 2.

Varsity Softball: 4/26/09
LADY BRAVES WIN REGION VIII CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves completed region play in dominating fashion with a 9-1 record and a region championship. They have outscored their region foes 81-12 with four shut-outs.

“Our kids have worked really hard to get to this point,” said Cheraw head coach Jamie Brown. “It was one of our goals at the start of the season. It had been so long since it had been done here.”

They head into the playoffs Thursday (4/30) with a #1 seed and will host two home games. Thursday's opponent will be the Manning Monarchs.

Varsity Softball: 5/1/08
LADY BRAVES DOUBLE-DIP BISHOPS - WIN DISTRICT VI CHAMPIONSHIP
The Lady Braves hit the road on Wednesday headed to Charleston knowing they would have to win not one but two games against the Lady Bishops to advance. Cheraw took full advantage of the situation defeating Bishop England 7-3 in game #1 and 4-1 in game #2 to earn the District VI Championship and a spot in the Lower-State Championship Series. Congratulations Lady Braves!!!
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Game 1
Cheraw 7
BE 3

Game 2
Cheraw 4
BE 1