Coshocton Cherokees

Here are your 2026 Ben Tufford Tournament Champions! The Coshocton Cherokees defeated Utica Post 92 8-3! Congratulations to our boys and many thanks for the other teams that participated. A special shout out to our 2 Junior Cherokee players that were called up to play for the Senior Cherokees today. We would not have been able to do this without Cam Shrimplin and Nash Slaughter. And Nash pulled through clutch in the bottom of the 6th inning, hitting a hard ground ball to right field to drive in Eric Arnold to defeat Wayne County 2-1 and secure our spot in the championship game! Good luck to the other teams on the rest of their seasons. This victory wraps up our season. Hope to see to all again next year!

Williams’s Clutch Hitting Propels Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U To victory over Utica Post 92

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Blake Williams drove in four runs on three hits to lead Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U past Utica Post 92 on Sunday. Blake Williams hit a home run to right field in the first inning, scoring three runs, and doubled in the second inning, scoring one.

A single by Elijah Bland put Utica Post 92 on the board in the top of the first.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U jumped into the lead in the bottom of the first when Blake Williams homered to right field, scoring three runs, and Eric Arnold lined out, scoring one run.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Layton Massie singled to left field, Blake Williams doubled down the right field line, and Brody Harding tripled down the right field line, each scoring one run.

Layton Massie earned the win for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U. The starter allowed seven hits and two runs over five innings, striking out four and walking three. Reuben Troyer took the loss for Utica Post 92. The starter went one and one-third innings, surrendering five runs on four hits, striking out two and walking two. Clark Fritchen appeared in relief for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U amassed 10 hits in the game. Layton Massie and Brody Harding each collected multiple hits for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U. Reid Johnson stole two bases. Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U turned two double plays in the game. Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Brody Harding had the most chances in the field with 10.

Aaron Hays and Gaige Spray each collected two hits for Utica Post 92. Elijah Bland, Aidyn Burgess, and Conner Jordan each drove in one run for Utica Post 92.

Championship Game is about to start! Our Coshocton Cherokees will face last year's champion, Utica Post 92 for the ship! Beautiful night for some ball!

Mother nature has not been kind to us, but with some hard work and 20 tons of diamond dry later Ben Tufford Field is ready to conclude this year's tournament. Many thanks to the teams for their patience as we battled the weather that cancelled Friday's night game washed out yesterday's games and a blown transformer that knocked the power out on Thursday. We look forward to next year and hopefully with better weather! ❤️⚾️❤️

This week is our annual Ben Tufford Baseball tournament at Ben Tufford Field! Come and join us, catch some great baseball, and cheer for our boys as they wrap up their season. The schedule is shown below. Good luck to all of the teams!

Thursday 6/25
Utica Post 92 vs Wayne Post 68
Coshocton Cherokees vs Marietta Post 64 @7:30pm

Friday 6/26
Col. Knights vs Wayne Post 68 @2:30pm
Utica Post 92 vs Marietta Post 64
Coshocton Cherokees vs Marysville Sr. Legion @7:30pm

Saturday 6/27
Col. Knights vs Marysville Sr. Legion
Col. Knights vs Marietta Post 64 @12:30
Utica Post 92 vs Marysville Sr. Legion
Coshocton Cherokees vs Wayne Post 68 @5:30

Sunday 6/28
1 vs 4 @ 12pm
2 vs 3 @ 2:30pm
Championship Game @ 5pm

Tiebreakers are as follows:
Record
Head to head
Runs allowed
Runs scored

Great start to opening the season with back to back wins! Great pitching performances from Cooper George and Maguire Werntz! The boys are back at it Tuesday as they travel to Marietta to take on Post 64. Let's go Cherokees!

GAME ONE
George Throws Shutout As Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U Defeat Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion

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Cooper George didn't allow a single run as defeated Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion 4-0 on Sunday. Cooper George allowed just five hits.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U were the first to get on the board in the second when Jesse Dudgeon singled, scoring one run.

Tre Butcher took the loss for Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion. The right-handed pitcher went six innings, surrendering four runs (three earned) on seven hits, striking out four and walking one.

Jesse Dudgeon led Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U with two runs batted in from the number seven spot in the lineup. The right-handed hitter went 1-for-2 on the day. Calan Shaw went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U in hits. Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U turned one double play in the game.

Soloman Norris, Mahki Murray, Matthew Rizer, Ja’ckye McBride, and Kian Drummonds each collected one hit for Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion. Mahki Murray stole two bases.

Next up for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U is a game against Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion on Sunday.

GAME 2
Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U Defeat Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion Behind Strong Performance From Werntz

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Maguire Werntz struck out 11 batters as the starting pitcher led Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U past Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion 4-1 on Sunday. Maguire Werntz gave up five hits and one run over seven innings while walking none.

A ground out by Jesse Dudgeon put Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U on the board in the bottom of the first.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U added two runs in the second after Cohyn Sampsel doubled to center field.

Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U added one run in the third. Maguire Werntz walked, making the score 4-0.

Noah Darnes took the loss for Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion. The right-handed pitcher went three innings, allowing four runs (two earned) on three hits, striking out two and walking four.

Cohyn Sampsel went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with two runs batted in. Eric Arnold, Reid Johnson, Cohyn Sampsel, and Paxton Bratton each collected one hit for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U. Reid Johnson stole two bases. Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U turned one double play in the game.

Hayden Perdue, Tre Butcher, Soloman Norris, Nick Atkinson, and Max Higdon each collected one hit for Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion. Tre Butcher and Soloman Norris each stole multiple bases for Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion. Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion stole eight bases in the game. Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion turned one double play in the game. Zanesville Post 29 Sr. Legion were sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error. Quinton Warden had the most chances in the field with seven.

Next up for Coshocton Cherokees 2026 18U is a game at Marietta Post 64 Sr Legion on Tuesday.

Anyone interested in playing for the Cherokees this summer, there will be an organizational meeting Sunday, May 17th at 2:00pm at BenTufford Field. This is for both our Junior (17U) and Senior (19U) Cherokee teams. Hope to see you there!

Our boys didn't give up and came back with a vengeance! We needed the win tonight after a tough loss Thursday against a strong Marietta team. Back at it tomorrow as long as the rain holds off! Special thank you to the opposing coaches who helped get the fields ready and playable today. MUCH APPRECIATED!

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U Come Back To Defeat Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U

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Despite trailing by as many as five runs, Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U rallied to best Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U 20-5 on Friday.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U scored 12 runs in the third inning on the way to victory. an error scored one run, Layton Massie singled, scoring one run, Calan Shaw doubled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, Nathan Lynch drew a walk, scoring one run, Cooper George singled, scoring one run, Gage Wright singled, scoring two runs, Calan Shaw drew a walk, scoring one run, Logan Ridenbaugh doubled, scoring two runs, and one run scored on another play.

Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Remyngton Sparks hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, an error scored two runs, Casey Lee singled, scoring one run, and a steal of home scored one run.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U scored five runs on two hits in the top of the fifth inning. Gage Wright drew a walk, scoring one run, Casey Lee induced Blaze Klein to hit into a fielder's choice, but one run scored, Layton Massie singled, scoring one run, an error scored one run, and Logan Ridenbaugh singled, scoring one run.

Cooper George earned the win for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. The hurler allowed four hits and five runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking five. Drew Hobbs took the loss for Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U. The starter went four innings, surrendering 16 runs (five earned) on eight hits, striking out one and walking nine. Gage Wright tossed one inning of zero-run ball for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U in relief. The hurler gave up zero hits, striking out none and walking one.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U piled up 10 hits in the game. Logan Ridenbaugh went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U in hits. Gage Wright and Logan Ridenbaugh each drove in three runs for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. Calan Shaw and Layton Massie each collected multiple hits for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. Nathan Lynch led Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U with three walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, accumulating 12 walks for the game. Layton Massie stole three bases. Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U stole six bases in the game. Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U turned one double play in the game.

Drew Hobbs led Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U with two hits in two at bats from the leadoff position. Remyngton Sparks and Casey Lee each drove in one run for Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U. Micah Carroll led Knights - Post 532 Senior Legion 18U with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, collecting six walks for the game.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U will travel to Utica Post 92 18U for their next game on Saturday.

CHEROKEES WITH THE EXTRA INNING WIN! The boys bounced back after a tough loss yesterday and battled for the win today! Back at it at 3:45 to play the 757 Colts. Go Keys!

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U Claim Victory Over Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U

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Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U topped Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U 7-5 on Saturday at Newark High School.

Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Carson Chandler grounded out, and Wyatt Channell singled , each scoring one run.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U tied the game in the top of the second thanks to an error, and a ground out by Jesse Dudgeon.

A passed ball gave Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U the lead, 3-2, in the top of the third.

Connor Chandler singled down the right field line, which helped Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U tie the game at three in the bottom of the fifth.

Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U captured the lead, 7-3, in the top of the eighth when an error scored two runs, an error scored one run, and a wild pitch scored one run.

Gage Wright earned the win for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. The right-handed pitcher surrendered one hit and one run (zero earned) over two innings, striking out two and walking none. Will Cahoon took the loss for Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U. The pitcher went one inning, allowing two runs (zero earned) on zero hits, striking out one and walking none. Nathan Lynch led things off on the bump for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. The righty surrendered three hits and three runs (two earned) over six innings, striking out three and walking four. Wyatt Channell led things off on the bump for Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U. The starter surrendered four hits and four runs (one earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one.

Jesse Dudgeon, the number eight hitter for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U, led the way with three runs batted in. Parker Loomis and Gage Wright each collected two hits for Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U. Coshocton Cherokees 2025 Summer 18U turned one double play in the game.

Cole Barr, Carson Chandler, Wyatt Channell, and Connor Chandler each drove in one run for Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U. Connor Chandler led Chillicothe American Legion Post 757 18U with two hits in four at bats.

Here is the remaining schedule for the Cherokees!

Senior Cherokees
6/17 @ Ohio Valley Hornets 6pm
6/18 @ Utica Post 92 6pm
6/22 home vs Brillant Post 573 DH 4pm
6/24 @ New Philly Post 139 6pm
6/26-6/29 Ben Tufford Tournament
7/2 home vs New Philly Post 139 6pm
7/9 @ Marietta Post 64 (9 INNINGS)6pm

Junior Cherokees
6/14 home vs Marietta Post 64 DH 1pm
6/19 home vs Utica Post 93 6pm
6/22 home vs New Philly Post 139 DH 12pm
6/27-6/29 @ Utica Tournament

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