LE MARS - Cherokee’s 8-6 lady Braves had chances to tie or take the lead several times, but were unable to get the job done, losing to 8-6 LeMars here Monday, 4-3. “This was a tough loss,” said Cherokee coach Jenn Nixon. “We had a rocky start and then played great defense the last four innings. The early fielding mistakes allowed them to score three in the first inning and one in the second that ultimately cost us the game,” she said...