Chiefs Are “All In” at Arm and Hammer Stadium

Brooke Ciabattoni, Sports Editor|May 13, 2022

Josh Guirguis

Cherokee Chiefs celebrate their victory over Washington Township at the Trenton Thunder stadium.

Cherokee pitcher Shane Sax (’22) winds up on the mound as the Cherokee Chiefs take on Washington Township at the Trenton Thunder stadium. (Josh Guirguis)

The Cherokee baseball team beat Washington Township 8-1 at Arm and Hammer Stadium, home of the Trenton Thunder, on April 25. It was a strong offensive game for the Chiefs, who totaled 11 hits. Most notably, Brandon Petrick earned “Master of the Game” after going 3-3 with two doubles and 3 RBIs. Blake Weinstein started on the mound and picked up the win.

Brandon Petrick (’23) earns the orange jacket and title of “Master of the Game” as the Cherokee Chiefs defeated Washington Township at the Trenton Thunder stadium. (Josh Guirguis)

Currently, the Chiefs are 14-5. Senior Jeremy Cheeseman, signed to play at Fairleigh Dickinson University next year, leads the team with 39 strikeouts. Junior Evan Brown leads the team in hits (26), homeruns (4), and runs (21), and junior Brandon Petrick leads with 22 RBIs.

(L-R) Junior Jason Schooley (24) and Senior Jeremy Cheeseman (4) celebrate a great play in the Chiefs’ victory over Washington Township at the Trenton Thunder stadium. (Josh Guirguis)