This article has been updated with comments from CHS softball coach Brian Rush.
CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – Clarksville High two-way player Charis Nichols has been named Clarksville Now Player of the Week for winning four games on the mound and batting .480 at the plate, which included blasting a grand slam.
During the week of April 1, the Lady Wildcats played a total of eight games. In those eight games played, Nichols started four games on the mound, including the first two games of the week.
Clarksville High kicked off the week when they faced off against Montgomery Central and came away with a 7-1 win. Nichols shined throughout her first start of the week. She threw for 7 innings and struck out 9 batters while only giving up 6 hits, 0 walks and 0 earned runs. The senior also went 1 for 3 at the plate.
In the second game of the week, the Lady Wildcats went head-to-head against Kirkwood High on Wednesday, April 3. However, the game ended early due to Clarksville High run ruling the Cobras by a score of 15-0.
Nichols carried over her success from the previous game as she threw a 3-inning no-hitter with 3 strikeouts. In addition, the senior went 3 for 3 on offense with a grand slam, 1 double, 2 runs scored and 6 RBI’s.
Nichols went on to allow only 1 earned run throughout the week, while remaining consistent at the plate. In total, during the week of April 1, she compiled a pitching stat line of 18 innings, 8 hits allowed, 1 earned run allowed, 1 walk allowed and struck out 19 batters.
Meanwhile, at the batter’s box, Nichols went 12 for 25 (average of .480) with 2 doubles, 1 grand slam and 13 RBI’s.
“Charis has been outstanding on the mound this year, helping lead the Wildcats to a 14-6 record,” said CHS head coach Brian Rush. “This season, her biggest improvement has been at the plate where she is hitting for both average and for power. Last week she hit her first grand slam of her career. Charis’s sister currently pitches for Austin Peay, and Charis will pitch for Vol State next year.”