Bears best Knights in county affair

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BEAR CREEK — Raynee Remington fired a two-hitter here on Friday afternoon to spark Chatham Central to a 6-1 victory over Chatham Charter in 1A Central Tar Heel Conference softball action.

Chatham Central (3-0, 3-2) fell behind 1-0 before breaking through with three runs in the fourth, another run in the fourth, and two insurance runs in the seventh.

Remington worked all seven innings and allowed the one unearned run in the third while walking four and striking out eight.

The Bears were led at the plate by a 2-for-2 performance from Bailey Barker who drove in three runs while also walking twice.

Madelyn Elkins chipped in a 2-for-3 effort for Chatham Central with a double while Gracie Gaines was 1-for-2 with a run, an RBI and a sacrifice fly, and Olivia Hudson 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Sydney Bowman took the loss on the mound for Chatham Charter.