Clarksville Softball
2022 State AAAA Runner-ups
Clarksville High School
Lady Wildcats Softball
151 Richview Road ........Clarksville, TN 37043
District 13 AAAA Regular Season Champions: 2023
District 10AAA Regular Season Champions: 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
District 10AAA Tournament Champions: 2021, 2019, 2016, 2014, 2013, 2012, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987, 1982
Sectional Qualifier: 2022, 2021, 2016, 2014, 2013
State Tournament: 2022(2nd), 2016(4th), 2013(3rd)
2024 Season News Overall Record 23-9
2024 District Tournament
at Springfield High School
Wed May 1 Rossview 11 Northeast 0
Thur May 2 Clarksville 15 Kirkwood 0
Thur May 2 Rossview 2 Springfield 1
Mon May 5 Springfield 8 Kirkwood 5
Mon May 5 Rossview 4 Clarksville 1
Tues May 6 Springfield 5 Clarksville 4
Fri May 10 Rossview 2 Springfield 1
4 Seniors
help 'Cats
to Senior
Night Win
April 25th... Senior night at Clarksville High always leads to some amazing memories, and tonight was no different. Maddie South hit her 1st career Home Run in her last at bat of the night to help the Wildcats to a 6-0 win over Rossview. All 4 seniors contributed to a win, as it was a great night to honor Aree Collins, Charis Nichols, Carlie Sheets, and Maddie South.
Fight Cancer Game Honors Coach Blake Lyons
On Friday, April 12, the Northwest High Vikings traveled to Clarksville High for a regional matchup with the Wildcats. While CHS won the game, both teams came together to honor former Vikings softball coach Blake Lyons, who is currently fighting his own battle with cancer.
Lyons made an appearance during the pregame ceremony, where he was given an honorary game ball. Lyons delivered a powerful message to the girls, and said he was overwhelmed by the support. It was a night where the color of the jersey didn’t matter, because we’re all on the same team in the fight against cancer.
Aree, Carlie, and Maddie Sign to Play at the Next Level
April 27th... Today the senior class made it official, all 4 seniors will be playing college softball next year! Aree was the first to sign, inking her commitment to Tennessee State University. Carlie was next, and she made it official, signing with King University. It was then Maddie's turn, and she signed with Jackson State. Charis has signed in the fall, and we are proud that all 4 will be able to continue their careers next year.
14 Hits lead to Opening Night Win
Mar 12... The Lady Wildcats collected 14 hits and scored 12 runs as they opened the season with a 12-5 win over Stewart County. Charis Nichols went 4 for 4 and Carlie Sheets had 3 hits to lead the offense attack.
Charis Signs with Vol State
Nov 8th... On the first day of the signing period, Charis became the first out of her senior class to sign to play at the next level. In front of her teammates, family, and friends Charis signed her name to play for Volunteer State next year. Charis enters her senior year after earning All District, All Tournament, and All Area recognition as a junior pitcher for the Lady Wildcats.
2023 Season News Overall Record 18 - 8
Katelynn Signs With Cumberland
May 12th... A year ago, Katelynn Cotton and Abby Chappell were teammates helping the Lady Wildcats advance to the State Championship Game. Next year, the pair will be reunited on the softball diamond as teammates for the Cumberland Phoenix.
Katelynn capped off a stellar career by signing her name to play for Cumberland University. In her career, Katelynn has started at 2nd base (sophomore year), Centerfield (Junior year), and Shortstop (Senior year). Her versatility will make her a valuable addition to the Cumberland Squad.
2023 All District Teams Announced
Congratulations to Charis Nichols for being named to the All District and All Tournament Teams, to Katelynn Cotton, McKinlee Martin, Aree Collins and Carlie Sheets for making All District, and to Caroline Watts for making the All Tournament Team.
2023 District Tournament
Wed May 3 West Creek 18 Northeast 7
Thur May 4 Clarksville 10 West Creek 0
Thur May 4 Rossview 7 Springfield 1
Fri May 5 Springfield 12 Northeast 2
Fri May 5 Rossview 5 Clarksville 0
Mon May 8 Springfield 19 West Creek 4
Tues May 9 Springfield 4 Clarksville 0
Wed May 10 Rossview 5 Springfield 3
Senior Night Success
Wednesday April 26th... On Senior Night, the Wildcats defeated Northeast 10-0. The win completes the Regular Season District Schedule, and the Wildcats emerged as Champions and will host the District 13 4A Tournament. All 5 seniors contributed to the win as McKinlee led the offense with 2 hits. Maigan had 3 RBI, Hannah had 2 RBI, and Katelynn had 1 RBI. Calleigh played well behind the plate and hit a 5th inning Triple.
Regular Season Champs
Thursday April 20th... With a 20-5 road win over West Creek, the Lady Wildcats have wrapped up the Regular Season District 13 4A Championship. As the team heads into the final week of the regular season, they do so knowing that they will host the District 13 4A Tournament. After finishing 2nd last year in the Inaugural Season of District 13 4A, the Wildcats won their 1st 6 district games this year to clinch the title.
Hot Bats on a Cold Night Spark Wildcat Victory
On opening night, Charis Nichols pitched 6 K, 4 hitter and the Wildcat bats took care of the rest as Clarksville started the 2023 Season with an 11-1 win over Stewart County. Katelynn Cotton and Carlie Sheets led the offense with 2 hits each.
2021-2022 Season News Overall Record 36-12
Clarksville High Finishes as State Runner-ups
CHS 9 Daniel Boone 4
CHS 7 Wilson Central 3
Farragut 11 CHS 0
CHS 7 Daniel Boone 2
Farragut 4 CHS 0 State Championship Game
Seniors Graduate on the Field
Our seniors missed their graduation while competing in Murfreesboro in the State Championship Game. So, on Friday June 3rd, CMCSS and Clarksville High School provided Emberly, Abby, and Breanna their own personal graduation in front of their family, friends, coaches, and teachers. Instead of walking across a stage, the girls rounded the bases one last time before receiving their diplomas.
Clarksville Finishes up as State Runner-ups
*The Lady Wildcats advanced to the State Final 8 Tournament for the third time in school history and went farther than any Clarksville team had gone before. During the tournament, Breanna led the team with a .417 average, Abby hit 2 Home Runs, and Emberly had 40 strikeouts in 30 innings pitched. The team battled the State's top powers, beating Daniel Boone(twice) and Wilson Central before falling to Farragut in the Championship Game.
Clarksville is Headed to STATE!
In the region tournament, Clarksville defeated Dickson County 6-1 on Monday to advance to the Region Finals on Wednesday and to the Sectional Game on Friday. After falling to Springfield, the girls traveled to Memphis to take on Arlington with a berth in the elite 8 on the line. The team won a hard fought 2-1 win to advance to Murfreesboro next week.
Former CHS Coach Pam Whitfield Honored as a Title IX Trailblazer
Clarksville High has only had 2 head softball coaches in its history. Prior to Coach Rush taking over in 2009, Pam Whitfield had started, built, and established Clarksville Softball as a state power. Coach Whitfield started the Clarksville Softball Program in 1979 and was instrumental in bringing fast-pitch softball to Montgomery County. This week, TSSAA honored Coach Whitfield as a Title IX Trailblazer. Check out this link to read her story. Title IX Trailblazer: Pam Whitfield | TSSAA
2022 All District Teams Announced
Congratulations to our All Tournament Players Emberly Nichols, Abby Chappell, and Katelyn Cotton, to our All District Players Abby Chappell, Aree Collins, Katelyn Cotton, Breanna Snyder, and McKinlee Martin... and to the District 13AAAA Co-Player of the Year -Emberly Nichols
2022 13AAAA District Tournament
Clarksville opened with a 3-1 win over Rossview in the first round. In the 2nd round, the team fell by a score of 1-0 to Springfield. On Tuesday, Emberly pitched a no-hitter, and Abby hit a 2 run triple to lead Clarksville to a 3-0 win over Rossview, and secure a spot in next week's region tournament.
2022 Queen City Classic Champions
The Lady Wildcats won 6 games over 2 days to capture the Queen City Classic Championship. Sisters Emberly and Charis Nichols were dominant on the mound, holding the opponents to just 3 runs over the 6 games. Emberly struck out 38 in 17 innings. On offense, Emberly, Aree Collins, and Breanna Snyder all had homeruns and Emberly had 8 rbi's. In the championship final, the Wildcats jumped out to a 4-0 first inning lead and coasted to a 6-2 win.
Wildcats Win on Opening Night
On opening night, Emberly Nichols pitched a gem as the Wildcats shutout Stewart County 1-0. Emberly went the distance on the mound giving up 2 hits and striking out 15. The Wildcats picked up their only run off a hit from Hannah Pew. Anna Grace Parker came in to run for Hannah. On the next pitch, as Anna attempted to steal 2nd, the ball karoomed off her knee into the outfield. Anna scampered home for the game's only run.
Abby Chappell Signs with Cumberland University
February 11, 2022.... Today was a great day for Abby Chappell and Wildcat Softball Family as Abby signed her name to a scholarship offer to attend and play for Cumberland University. Abby's signing made it a clean sweep for the Wildcats Softball as all 3 seniors have now signed to play college softball next year.
Abby has been a part of 2 hugely successful seasons as Clarksville High. As a freshman, she was a role player on a team that went 39-2, won the Commando Classic, the Waverly Diamond Classic, the District 10AAA Title, and qualifed for regions. On a team that was led by Madisen Blackwell, Erin Lackey, Shelby Gibson, and Maddie Berner among others, Abby was mentored by some of the best our program has to offer. Her sophomore season was halted just as it started due to the first Covid crisis. It was her junior year where she shined, it was her time. She helped her team to a 39-3-1 record, a repeat Commando Classic Championship, a Bison Classic Championship, a District Championship, a region runner-up and a berth into the Sectional Game. She earned all District, All-County, and All-Area as a catcher, and had a monster season at the plate. She hit 5 homeruns, 39 RBI and batted .453
Today was especially special as Abby signed not only in front of her family, teammates, and friends. but also in front of her future coach. Taylor Bates, a former Wilcat player was there to witness Abby due what she had once done as a former Wildcat.
Emberly Nichols Signs with Austin Peay
Breanna Snyder Signs with Dyersburg State
November 15, 2021.... It was a big day here at CHS as two of our girls signed to play at the next level. Emberly Nichols chose to stay home and signed to play at the Division I level with Austin Peay State University. Newcomer Breanna Snyder will join fellow CHS Wilcats Arie Milam and Maddie Berner at Dyersburg State.
Emberly follows in the footsteps of former Wildcat pitching standout Heather Norris, in signing with Austin Peay. Emberly has been a force on the mound ever since the day she joined the team. In Emberly's first start on the mound as a freshman, she threw a no-hitter, striking out 11. At the plate that day, she hit a grand slam. This was just a prevew of things to come. Last year, Emberly went 12-1 on the mound with 89 strikeouts. At the plate, she hit 3 home runs, had 34 rbi, and batted .413
Although new to Clarksville High, Breanna has been a standout softball player here in Clarksville. She has been an offensive force for Northwest, having led them in several offensive categories. Like Emberly, several post season awards came her way, including all-district and all-state selections. Her stats, her effort, and her love of the game were more than enough to catch the attention of her future home of Dyersburg State
2020-2021 Season News Overall Record 39-3-1
Tryouts and Summer League Information
We are already beginning preparations for the 2022 season. Summer League will begin Tuesday June 1st, and anyone who is interested in trying out may participate.
Tryouts are June 21-24 from 6pm-8pm at the CHS field. If you are interested in trying out, contact Coach Rush at 704-728-1144 or Brian.Rush@cmcss.net
CHS Season Ends at Sectionals
The Wildcats season came to an end at Dickson County High School in a TSSAA Sectional Contest. CHS finished in the Top 16, but came up just 1 win shy in advancing to States and the Elite 8. Our seniors finish with a career record of 109-13-1
CHS Beats Beech, Advances to Sectionals
Playing at home, the Wildcats beat Beech 8-3 in the Region Semifinals. The win propels the team into the Regions Finals on Wednesday at 6pm and also guarantees them a spot at Sectionals on Friday. A win on Friday would advance the team
All District Teams Announced
Congratulations to our All Tournament Players Sydney Weatherford, Macy Brown, and Emberly Nichols, to our All District Players Erin Lackey, Abby Chappell, and Gracelyn Woollen... and to the District 10AAA Player of the Year - Sydney Weatherford
District 10AAA Champions!!!
The Wildcats capped off a big week of tournament play by defeating Springfield 10-5 in the Championship game. The team went 4-0 in the tournament, scoring 43 runs. In the Championship Game, the Wildcat collected 17 hits!
District 10AAA Tournament in Progress
The Wildcats have won 3 games in the Tournament and will play againg at Home on Friday
'Cats Win the Bison Classic
The Wildcats traveled back to Drakes Creek Park over the weekend and won their 2nd Tournament Title of the season. The Team went 5-0 over the weekend, beating Oakland(twice), Creekwood, Blackman, and then beat Watertown in the Championship 11-0. Sydney, Emberly and Gracelyn were stellar on the mound. Sydney, Gracelyn(2), and Erin all hit Home Runs. Macy drove in 5 runs, and Skylar and Katie each had 4 hits.
Lady Wildcats are 2021 Commando Classic Champions
The Wildcats won their 2nd consecutive Command Classic Championship and it was their 3rd time winning it. Clarksville has won the title in 2013, 2019 and 2021. This year's team had to come from behind in its last 3 games to win it all. In the championship, Sydney sealed it with a walk off double in the 2nd international tie-breaker inning.
2021 Season Begins Monday!!!
The 2021 Lady Wildcats are ready to begin their season. We open up at home Monday vs. Stewart County, Host Springfield on Tuesday, travel to Kenwood on Thursday, then the varsity team will participate in the Commando Classic over the weekend.
Erin and Sydney Sign Division I Scholarships
Erin Lackey Signs with Murray State
Sydney Weatherford Signs with Evansville
November 14, 2020.... In front of family, friends and teammates, Erin Lackey and Sydney Weatherford both signed to play Division I softball next year. Both have been tremendous athletes here at CHS in multiple sports, and both will continue to play the game they love the most at the next level.
Erin Signed first, inking her name with Murray State. As a freshman, Erin earned a varsity position in the outfield. before taking over the shortstop position at the start of her sophomore season. There, she has been a standout at that position, earning all-district and all-area recognition. Although she has the ability to play all 9 positions, it is at shortstop where she has shined. At the plate, Erin has proven to be just as versatile. She can bunt to move runner, bunt to get on base, and hit for average or power. In addition, she is one of the team leaders in stolen bases.
Sydney got on stage next and put her name to paper to continue to wear purple and play for Evansville. Sydney has been a standout varsity player since her freshman year, earning playing time in the outfield, at first base, and on the mound. It has been on the mound where her star has shined the brightest, picking up 17 wins her sophomore season. Like Erin, Sydney has also earn all-district and all-area awards. On offense, Sydney has proven her versatility by swinging the bat from both sides of the plate. She is one of the top hitters in the league, hitting for both power and for average.
2019-2020 Season News Overall Record 5 - 1
2020 Season Cancelled
After getting in just one week of play, the 2020 season has been cancelled due to concerns over the coronavirus. We wish our 4 seniors well, all 4 will get to play at the collegiate level.
Wildcats drop out of Commando Classic
The Lady Wildcats will not be able to defend their Commando Classic Title. With concerns over the coronavirus, CMCSS has cancelled all afterschool and weekend activities for their students. Because of this, we will not be playing in the Commando Classic this Weekend.
2020 Season opens Monday
The Lady Wildcats open preseason play on Monday March 2nd as they host White House Heritage. On Wednesday they will scrimmage at Sycamore, and on Saturday they will go to Drakes Creek to compete in the Beech Playday
Monday March 2nd 5:30 Home vs White House-Heritage
Wednesday March 4th 5pm Away at Sycamore
Saturday March 7th at Drakes Creek
8 am Field #2 JV vs White House
11am Field #9 Varsity vs Coffee County
12:30 Field #9 Varsity vs Columbia Central
2 pm Field #11 JV vs Dickson County
5pm Field #8 Varsity vs Rockvale
6:30 Field #8 Varsity vs Independence
2018-2019 Season News Overall Record 39-2 District 10AAA Regular Season and Tournament Champions, Commando Classic Champions, Waverly Diamond Champions
4 Rising Seniors Sign to Play College Softball
Nov. 22nd, 2019 - All 4 of our seniors met in front of family, friends, peers, administration, and coaches to sign their letter of Intents to play at the next level. Madison Berner-Austin Peay State University, Madisen Blackwell-Union University, Madison Haught-Calhoun College, Arie Milam-Dyersburg State.
What they have accomplished in their first 3 years has been truly remarkable. They have a 3 year record of 88 wins and 18 losses. They have been regular season District Champions 3 times, District Tournament Champions 1 time, qualified for regions all 3 years, won the Commando Classic, and the Waverly Diamond Tournament.
Collectively, they have 6 All-District awards, 8 All-Area awards, 2 Player of the Year awards, and 2 All State Awards.
Wildcats Win District 10-AAA Championship
After winning the regular season title, the Wildcats won all 4 games they played in the District Tournament to secure the District Championship and earn a home game in the Region 5AAA Tournament. Hitting, Pitching and Defense all came together to make this a total team effort.
CHS Wins Diamond Classic Championship
It took 2 days, 5 games, great pitching, perfect defense and timely hitting to win the tournament championship for the Wildcats. The team gave up just one run for the entire tournament shutting out Calloway County (KY), Dickson Co, Henry Clay (KY) and Jackson Southside on their way to getting to the championship game. In the final, Henry County scored one run, but it was not enough to match the Wildcats offense.
