Playing with Hart
New CHS era begins under new coach
The Clinton High School baseball team is diving headfirst into the 2025 season with a packed schedule, giving players time to develop under new Coach Eric Hart.
“We’ll have 10 games over the first two weeks, giving us plenty of opportunities to play,” Hart said.
Clinton (0-4) has faced a tough slate to start the season, most recently falling 16-6 to Cherokee on Saturday at Knoxville’s Hardin Valley Academy.
The Dragons held a 4-2 lead in the second inning before Cherokee rallied.
Aden Golden went 2-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run scored.
Alex Duggins also had a strong performance, going 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and an RBI.
Jackson Webb contributed a hit, scored a run, and drove in another. Will Brooks and Jake Rittenberry each singled and knocked in a run.
On Friday, Clinton was shut out by Karns 13-0, struggling both offensively and defensively.
The Dragons managed just two hits — both by Duggins —and committed five errors.
Earlier in the week, Clinton fell 9-4 to Carter on Tuesday, March 4.
Duggins led the offense with two hits, a stolen base and an RBI. Webb went 1-for-2, walked twice and scored a run.
In their season opener on Monday, March 3, the Dragons took an early 2-1 lead against Karns but ultimately lost 6-3 to the Beavers.
Brooks singled and drove in two runs, while Will Easterday finished 1-for-3.
