CHS to Host Two Sectionals During the 2011-12 School Year
Tuesday the IHSAA announced the sectional sites for the upcoming
2011-12 school year, including the new two-class format for boy’s and girl’s
soccer. Charlestown High School, for the second straight year, will again
host the Class 3A Girl’s Basketball Sectional #30, February 7th
through 12th, 2012. Charlestown High School will also host the
Class A Boy’s Soccer Sectional 59, October 3rd through 8th,
2011; consisting of Austin, Charlestown, Henryville, Salem, and Trinity
Lutheran. The Girl’s Soccer Sectional will be held in Rising Sun.
Other Class 3A Sectional #30 sites of interest
include: Volleyball at Salem, Boy’s Basketball at Salem, Softball at North
Harrison, and Baseball at Silver Creek. Sound familiar on most accounts?
For a complete list of sectional sites for the 2011-12 school year, log on
to
www.ihsaa.org.
07/20/11:
CHS to Host Two Sectionals During the 2011-12 School Year
Tuesday the IHSAA announced the sectional sites for the upcoming
2011-12 school year, including the new two-class format for boy’s and girl’s
soccer. Charlestown High School, for the second straight year, will again
host the Class 3A Girl’s Basketball Sectional #30, February 7th
through 12th, 2012. Charlestown High School will also host the
Class A Boy’s Soccer Sectional 59, October 3rd through 8th,
2011; consisting of Austin, Charlestown, Henryville, Salem, and Trinity
Lutheran. The Girl’s Soccer Sectional will be held in Rising Sun.
Other Class 3A Sectional #30 sites of interest
include: Volleyball at Salem, Boy’s Basketball at Salem, Softball at North
Harrison, and Baseball at Silver Creek. Sound familiar on most accounts?
For a complete list of sectional sites for the 2011-12 school year, log on
to
www.ihsaa.org.
11/22/10:
CPTV Archives Now Available on CharlestownPiratePride.com
Charlestown Pride TV,
presented daily by CTown TV and GCCS Vocational TV, is
the new Charlestown High School daily school news report produced and
directed by CHS students. Currently CPTV reports are archived to
YouTube, and now also conveniently linked on each page of the Charlestown
Pirate Pride website. Just look at the top of the left menu for "The
CPTV Report" and stay up to speed with
Pirate Nation!
02/16/11:
Pirate Soccer Hosts Benefit Run
in Honor of One of their Own
In November of 2010, Charlestown High School Boys Soccer player Lucas
Taylor was diagnosed with Leukemia. In an effort to raise money for
the Leukemia Lymphoma Society (LLS), his team mates on the Charlestown High
School soccer team have invited the Jeffersonville team to join them in
running a half marathon in Lucas' honor. We are asking local business
leaders and community members to donate whatever they are able to this
cause. We hope to raise $2,500 for the LLS and have a strong number of
runners competing. The run will begin at Charlestown High School on
Saturday, April 9th and finish 13.1 miles later at Jeffersonville High
School. Runners are encouraged to run the full 13.1 miles solo;
however, there is an option to team up with a partner and split the
distance. If you are interested in running or making a donation,
please contact Coach Andrew Smith at Charlestown High School at your
earliest convenience; registration to run is FREE. Coach Smith can be
reached at the high school or by email at
AnSmith@gcs.k12.in.us.
11/20/10:
Pirates Versus Mustangs: More Than Just a Rivalry Chapter this
Year
The
Charlestown Pirate Boys Basketball team
will open their 2010-11 season this Tuesday evening in their new Sports
Arena, beginning at 6:00 pm. The evening promises to be historic on many
levels; including another chapter in the long boys basketball rivalry
between the neighbor high schools. The Sports Arena gates will open at 5:15
pm on Wednesday in advance of the 6:00 pm Junior Varsity tip; the Varsity
contest between the Pirates and Mustangs will begin shortly after the
conclusion of the Junior Varsity contest. One of the most memorable moments
of the evening will certainly be just before the Varsity game tip; the first
boys basketball tip-off in the new Sports Arena. The Pirate Basketball
Program and Pirate Pride Booster Club have planned a ceremonial opening
tip-off as part of christening the new Pirate's ship. The new Sports Arena
is part of a newly dedicated 40 million dollar high school facility; which
replaced the former fifty year home of the Pirates, Bill Dunn Sports Arena.
Chuck Ledbetter, Sr., won the honors of performing the opening tip-off
during Pirate Pride's annual All-Sport Banquet and Auction, this past
April. Mr. Ledbetter in turn spear-headed a effort to involve former Pirate
boy's basketball coach John Wood, in Tuesday's opening ceremonies .
Coach Wood will help christen the new Pirate hardwood by
performing Tuesday's opening ceremonial tip-off; marking the first boys
varsity basketball game in the new CHS Sports Arena. Over thirty former
basketball players, cross-country, track, and managers of Coach Wood;
spanning from 1955 through 1961, and 1975 through 1977, will be on hand to
watch their former coach do the honors. Coach
Wood was the first boys varsity basketball head coach to mentor a Pirate
team in 1955, when the then 'new CHS gymnasium' was opened. The same gym
was then named in honor of Charlestown Pirate Coach Bill Dunn, in 1987; and
used as the home of the Pirates until its demolition this year. Coach
Wood's coaching career spans twenty-two years and four
schools; including 139 wins and 63 losses at Charlestown, making him
currently the "Winningest" Charlestown boys varsity basketball coach.
Overall, Wood's coaching years have produced a total of 283 wins, and five
Sectional Tournament Championships, two of those at Charlestown in 1975 and
1976. Tuesday's gate admission is $5.00; and includes halftime Pirate Pride
Saturday Youth Basketball League exhibitions, and the start of at least
another fifty years of Pirate Basketball history. The house expects to be
packed Tuesday evening, so arrive early to find your favorite spot in the
new Sports Arena. If you absolutely can't make it to the game, Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting will bring it to you live from
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com, beginning at 7:00 pm.
07/31/10:
2nd Annual Pirate Football Season Preview Show, August 18th
hosted by
the Charlestown Pizza Company, on the square
Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting, in
conjunction with the Digital Connectors of Charlestown, are proud to
announce the second annual Pirate Football Season Preview Show; live from
the Charlestown Pizza Company, located on the square at 850 Main Street.
The show, a special edition of “Talk with ‘Coach’ Hawk”, will feature
Charlestown High School Football Coach Jason Hawkins in a question and
answer discussion of the up-coming Pirate and Mid-Southern Conference
football seasons; moderated by Pirate Pride Sportscasters Bud McQuillen and
Michael Grayson. The Pirate Football Season Preview Show will be held on
Wednesday, August 18th beginning at 7:30 pm and will be
broadcasted over the internet via live streaming audio and video by the
Digital Connectors and Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com.
Charlestown Pizza Company customers can enjoy the Season Preview Show live
and in-person on a first-come first-serve seating basis.
Checking out the Pirate Football Season Preview Show
is the perfect way to kick-off another exciting season of Pirate Football in
Charlestown. There's nothing like high school football in Charlestown these
days; and the Season Preview Show promises to supply plenty of Pirate
Football information and opinion on what this year’s squad may accomplish in
conference and Class 3A IHSAA competition. For more information, go to
PPSB on-line at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Broadcasting.htm.
07/21/10:
CMS Football Practice Begins August 2nd
Charlestown Middle School Football practice for seventh and
eighth graders will begin on Monday, August 2nd at the Charlestown Middle
School football field. Practice will continue Monday through Friday
from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm until school starts on August 19th. Players
will need football cleats, a combination lock and a football girdle (those
with pads sewn in are recommended) within the first few days of practice.
It is mandatory that all players have a current sports physical before
participating. Physical forms are available on the
Charlestown
Middle School or the
IHSAA websites. If you do not have
internet access or have trouble downloading the physical form, please
contact Coach David Daniel at 502-876-1555 or 812-256-4231.
07/21/10:
Terrell Approved as New Lady Pirate Head Coach
Lady
Pirate Basketball has a new head coach, as Sam Terrell was
officially approved by the Greater Clark School Board on Tuesday evening in
a special session. Terrell takes over the head coaching duties of the CHS
Girl’s Basketball program; replacing Tony Hall, who retired this past March
after thirteen seasons as the girls basketball head skipper. Terrell, who
is currently completing a Masters degree through Ball State, will also teach
special education at Charlestown High School. Terrell, 38, comes to the
Lady Pirate program from Castle High School (southwestern Indiana); where he
spent five years as a varsity assistant and junior varsity head coach of
girls basketball. Terrell also taught special education while at Castle,
and has coached basketball, track and cross country in several capacities at
both the middle school and high school levels since 1998. When asked what
attracted him to the Charlestown coaching vacancy, Terrell commented that he
is ready to lead a girls basketball program as its head coach; and expressed
that the size of the Charlestown school and community makes him and his wife
feel right at home. Coach Terrell and his wife both grew up and graduated
high school in similar sized communities of western Indiana. Coach Terrell
stated that Lady Pirate Basketball has a great tradition that he can’t wait
to continue, build on, and take to the next level as State Champions.
Terrell stated, “its more than just basketball, its developing a program
that is a family, active in the community and has team spirit. Everything
else, including winning, falls into place once you have those solid roots.”
Coach Terrell commented that he “wants Charlestown to know he and his family
are already dedicated to the community and program; that it’s not about
taking a resume step, but building a home and future they have desired for a
long time.” Charlestown HS Principal Keith Hedges expressed excitement of
finally moving forward on this position and stated;
“Trying to replace such a successful coach as Tony Hall was a definite
challenge and turned out to be a long and tedious process. The selection
committee unanimously chose Coach Terrell and we are very excited that he
has chosen to join the faculty at Charlestown High School. We feel Coach
Terrell has the necessary talents to continue the Lady Pirate Basketball
tradition and we feel confident that he will achieve great things for the
program.” Coach Terrell and his family, including two elementary age
children, now look forward to settling into Charlestown and getting
preparations underway for the rapidly approaching school year and girls
basketball season.
05/21/10:
CHS Sports Physicals Rescheduled, June 15th at CMS
Dr. Adam French, Dr. William
Hoke, and the staff of Charlestown Primary Care have rescheduled sports
physicals for the 2010-2011 school year for Tuesday, June 15th
from 5:00pm-7:00pm at Charlestown Middle School. All elementary, middle
school, and high school athletes are invited to attend. Due to construction
and scheduling conflicts, Charlestown High School will not be able to serve
as a location this season's sports physicals. The cost of each physical is
$20 cash (no checks). Athletes must have an IHSAA physical form with pages
1 and 4 completed and signed by their parents. Physical forms may be
obtained from the CHS athletic office or down-loaded from the IHSAA website
at
http://www.ihsaa.org/forms/PhysicalForm.pdf.
06/12/10:
Lady
Pirate Stephanie Jones Named Academic All-State
Charlestown High School Lady
Pirate Tennis player, Senior Stephanie Jones, has been named as
Academic All-State Honorable Mention by the Indiana High School Tennis
Coaches Association. Stephanie played varsity doubles for her junior and
senior years for the Lady Pirate Tennis team. The eligibility
requirements are: Must play at least 50% of team's varsity matches;
must have at least a score of 1100 on the 1600 SAT or 1650 on the 2400 SAT
(24 on the ACT); and must have at least a 3.6 GPA on a 4.0 grading scale.
The list of honorees can be located at
www.ihsteca.com.
Congratulations to Lady Pirate Stephanie Jones for not only success on the
court but in the classroom!
05/21/10:
Pirate Track & Field Produce Sectional Champs in Three Events!
The Pirate Track and Field teamfinished
4th out of 12 teams Thursday night at the Jeffersonville Sectional. Some of
the non-scoring highlights of the night included Lucas Poteet and
Cesar Hernandez finishing first in their flights and Morgan Burkhart
making it to the finals of the long jump. Scoring points for the team were
Michael Baines in four events, Josh King and Aaron Daniel
in three events, Clay Daniel and Daniel Taylor in two
events, Ryan Wilkerson, Kyle Jenkins, Kie Sutherland, and Morgan
Burkhart in one event. Advancing to next week’s regional in Bloomington
are Clay Daniel in the shot put, Aaron Daniel in the high
jump, Michael Baines in long jump, Josh King in the 110
hurdles, the 400 meter relay team consisting of Baines, Morgan Burkhart,
Daniel Taylor, and Ryan Wilkerson. Sectional champions and also
advancing to the regional were Michael Baines in the 100 meter dash,
Josh King in the 400 meter, and the 1600 meter relay team consisting
of Kyle Jenkins, Josh King, Michael Baines, and Daniel Taylor.
Great job guys!! The coaching staff, managers, and the girl’s team are all
proud of you. So more information about Pirate Track and Field, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Track.htm.
05/15/10:
Pirate Track & Field Finish Strong in MSC, Break School Record
The Pirate Track and Field team finished
in 5th place at last night’s Mid-Southern Conference track meet.
Top finishers for the team were Michel Baines who placed 2nd
in the 100 and 6th in the 200 meter dashes. Josh King
finished 4th in the 400 meter. Clay Daniel placed 2nd
in the shot put. Morgan Burkhart placed 5th in the long
jump. The 400 meter relay team consisting of Burkhart, Baines, Daniel
Taylor, and Josh King finished 3rd. The highlight of
the evening was the first place finish of the 1600 meter relay team
consisting of Josh King, Michael Baines, Daniel Taylor, and Kyle
Jenkins, who also set a new Charlestown High School record with a time
of 3:29.40. The final boys conference standings are as follows:
1. North Harrison (114), 2. Salem (111), 3. Clarksville (95), 4. Scottsburg
(84), 5. Charlestown (49), 6. Silver Creek (44), 7.
Brownstown (43), 8. Corydon (36), 9. Eastern (24), 10. Austin (21).
05/15/10:
Pirate Basketball Summer Camp Now Finalized
Register now for the 2010 Charlestown Pirates Summer
Basketball Camps. Camps, for both
elementary school age and middle school ages, will be held in the Bill Dunn
Sports Arena at the Charlestown High School. The Elementary School
grades camp will be held June 1st through June 4th everyday from 3:30 pm to
5:30 pm. The Middle School (grades 6 to 8) will be held on Saturday,
June 5th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (lunch will be provided during the middle
school camp only).
The Charlestown Pirates Basketball Camps are designed to
provide the youth of Charlestown with a rewarding and enjoyable experience
with the game of basketball. We plan to provide positive instruction in the
fundamentals of basketball with a strong emphasis on the following:
Shooting, Ball handling/Passing, Offensive Moves, Teamwork and
Sportsmanship. Registration cost for all campers is $25.00 each, which
includes a Camp T-Shirt and a chance to earn daily awards/prizes. Click here to
download and print a Registration Form for this event.
05/10/10:
Atkins Tops Pirates.....Represents at Southern Indiana Open!
The
Pirate
Golf Team participated in the annual Southern Indiana Open this past
weekend at Hidden Creek Golf Course. A highlight for the Pirate team
was Junior Jake Atkins, who finished with an 87 to tie for 11th place
out of 53 golfers at the event. Eleven area high schools competed
during this year's Open. Congratulations to Jake for an outstanding
performance in representing Pirate Nation on the links! For more
information about Pirate Golf, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/BoysGolf.htm.
04/19/10:
Lady Pirate Tennis Takes Charlestown Invitational, Again!
Lady Pirate
Tennis hosted the annual Charlestown Invitational this past weekend, and
again claimed the title for the second year in a row. The team used
nine different players throughout the day, each contributing with a win.
Final invitational team scores, which lifted the Lady Pirates' season record
to 4-4, were Charlestown 3 - Crawford County 2; Charlestown 4 - New
Washington 1; and Charlestown 3 - South Central 1. Kristie Roach
(#3 singles) and Rachel Hall (#2 doubles) finished 2-0 on the day.
Holly Duggins (#1 singles), Holly Jones (#2 singles), and
Cassie Hesik (#1 & #2 doubles) each finished the day with a 2-1 record.
Congratulations to our Lady Pirates on the Tennis Courts of local
competition, the 2010 Charlestown Invitational winners!
04/16/10:
Coyne and Rhodes Lift
Pirates Over #6 Rebels of South Central
Pirate
Baseball hosted the Class 1A #6 South Central Rebels Friday night
at the Charlestown Little League Park. The contest marked the third
year in a row the Rebels have tangled with the Pirates while ranked in
Indiana Class 1A standings. Like the prior two years, the Pirates (6-4
/ 1-1 MSC) managed to produce the offense needed to pull out a win over a
recently successful program. Charlestown's Tyler Rhodes got the
win on the mound in impressive and commanding fashion, holding a normally
high producing offensive squad to just four hits on the evening. The
Pirates finished with three runs on three hits, including a homer by Junior
Steven Coyne
to lift the Pirates to victory, 3 to 1. "Tyler
Rhodes threw an exceptional game tonight! He had great command of his
pitches and went right at their hitters. Overall, it was just a real good
effort tonight! Steven Coyne did a great job of sparking our offense when
we needed it as well. He really took advantage of his opportunity and came
up big for us tonight!", commented Coach Romans after the victory.
The Cougars of North Harrison
visit the Pirates Monday for an important Mid-Southern Conference clash at
the Charlestown Little League Park, first pitch is scheduled for 5:00 pm. Pirate baseball
home games will be played at the Charlestown Little League complex due to
the new high school construction. For more information about Pirate
Baseball, the defending Sectional #30 Champions, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Baseball.htm.
04/15/10:
Lady
Pirates Blank Scottsburg in Conference Play 6-0
The Lady
Pirates hit the
diamond running Thursday night, hosting the Warriorettes in Mid-Southern
Conference play at the Charlestown Little League Park. Freshman
Pitcher Ali Webster got the win, finishing the game with eight
strike-outs while the team defense prohibited a visitor score on eight hits.
The Lady Pirates were led by Junior Tyler Brafford's perfect 3 for 3
at the plate, including two RBI's. Junior Kelsie Houchens' 2
for 3 hitting and Senior McKinnah Bussey's 2 for 4 hitting, both
including doubles to the outfield, rounded out a very balanced effort by the
Lady Pirates. "I was glad to play deep into the roster tonight, would
have liked to gone deeper, earlier but we didn't get there. Overall,
I'm pleased with a solid conference win", commented Head Coach Kevin Zollman
at the conclusion of the contest. The Lady Pirates (4-3 & 2-2 MSC)
return to action Friday night, as they travel to Perry Central for a Varsity
and Junior Varsity showdown outside the MSC. The Lady Pirates return
home next Thursday to challenge the Clarksville Lady Generals.
04/14/10:
Pirate Pride All Sports Recognition Dinner/Auction Tickets On Sale
The 3rd Annual
Pirate Pride All Sports Recognition Dinner and Auction
will be held on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 in the Bill Dunn Sports Arena.
The event, sponsored by the
Charlestown Pirate Pride Booster Club, recognizes all CHS student athletes,
coaches, staff and volunteers of all Charlestown High School sports,
including the Marching Band of Pirates. Back by popular demand, the event
will again be catered by the legendary
Schnitzelbank Restaurant
of Jasper, Indiana. Doors will open at 4:30 pm and dinner will begin
serving at 5:30 pm. In addition to the full course dinner and sports
recognitions, silent and live auctions will be held of a multitude of
donated items and services.
Tickets for the 2010 Pirate Pride All-Sports Recognition Dinner and Auction
are $5.00 each, and available for sale or on-line reservation through
Friday, April 16th, 2010.
Pirate Pride
Officers will be on hand in the CHS cafeteria during school lunch hours
today, Thursday, and Friday; selling tickets for this event, which is also
Pirate Pride's main fund raiser for CHS athletics.
Tickets can also
be purchased
through Friday, during school hours with the Charlestown High School
Athletic Department Secretary (812) 256-3328 x307; or at the Grayson Funeral
Home, 893 High Street, Charlestown, during regular business hours (812)
256-2424.
On-line Ticket Reservations are also available through Friday 04/16/10,
using a "will-call, pick up & pay" procedure for arrival the day of the
event, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/RecognitionDinner.htm
for this convenience. Don't miss this event, the last official event
in Dunn Arena, but a great time for family and friends in support of our
outstanding Pirate and Lady Pirate student athletes.
04/13/10:
Pirates Open Conference with 7th Inning Come Back Victory
Pirate
Baseball hosted the Eastern High School Musketeers of Pekin Monday night
at the Charlestown Little League Park. The contest was the
Mid-Southern Conference season opener for both squads. Charlestown
(5-3 / 1-0 MSC) rallied from a one run
deficit in the bottom of the 7th inning, winning 4 to 3 when Junior DH
Matt Hall was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. Senior
Pitcher Bryan Williams threw a complete game allowing 3 earned runs,
while walking two, and striking out eight. Offensively, the Pirates were
lead by Sophomore Catcher Billy Hutsell, who went 2-4 including 2
RBI's; and Junior first baseman Devan Thorstad, who added a solo
homerun. The game set the Musketeers' overall record to an even four
wins and four loses, early in the season. The Pirates will next travel
to Corydon for an all important 5:00 pm conference contest versus the
Panthers this Thursday, then return home Friday afternoon for a rainout
makeup game versus Class 1A #6 South Central (4-1). Pirate baseball
home games will be played at the Charlestown Little League complex due to
the new high school construction. For more information about Pirate
Baseball, the defending Sectional #30 Champions, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Baseball.htm.
03/18/10:
Pirates & Lady
Pirates Honored and Recognized
During the recent Pirate and Lady Pirate Basketball awards dinner and
end of season recognitions, several players and cheerleaders received local
and state honors. The following list comprises a summary of
Charlestown High School Basketball and Winter Cheerleading student athlete
Awards, Honors and Recognitions. Congratulations to all these fine
and outstanding representatives of Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics!
2009-10 Girl’s
Basketball Awards-Varsity
Assist
Award Amanda
Miller—103
Rebounding
Award Alicia Zollman—155
Free Throw
Award Amanda
Miller—83.2%
Over 80%
Free Throw Award Jenah Sherrill
Most Steals
Award Amanda
Miller—80
Coaches
Award Laci Williams
Academic
All State Honorable Mention Amanda Miller
and Alicia Zollman
Evening
News All Area Teams Amanda
Miller-1st Team; Alicia Zollman-2nd Team
District 3
All Stars Amanda Miller
2009-10 Girl’s
Basketball Awards-Junior Varsity
Coaches
Award: Ashley Smothers
Free Throw
Award: Shelby Nash—70%
Mental
Attitude Award: Gracynn Jennings
NEW
SCHOOL RECORDS - GIRLS BASKETBALL
Career Free Throw Shot Percentage:Amanda Miller – 80.4%,
2007-2010
Career Steals:Amanda Miller – 333,
2007-2010
Season Team Free Throw Percentage:2009-10 Team, 74.9%
New Member of 1,000 point Club:Amanda Miller,
1,055 points, 2007-2010
Consecutive FT’s made in a season:Amanda Miller – 24,
2009-2010
Consecutive FT’s made in a game:Amanda Miller – 20-20 vs
Silver Crk, 2009-2010
Career Deflections:Amanda Miller – 378,
2007-2010
2009-10
Boys Basketball Awards
Defense
Award – Joe Wilson
Rebounds –
Joe Wilson
Assist –
Joe Wilson
FG % - Tim
Hall
FT % -
Kyle Hayes
Student
Athlete Award – Lucas Poteet
Glue Award
– Joe Wilson
Hit the
Deck Award – Lucas Poteet
2010 Cheerleading
Awards
Most Improved:
Tiffany Yeager, Roger Aguilar, and Franco Calvario
MVP: Nikki Vest
& Clay Daniels
110%: Amanda
Doyle, Taylor Martin & Adam Wakefield
Coaches Award:
Katelyn Maymon & Will Jones
03/08/10:
Pirate Pride All Sports Recognition Dinner & Auction Tickets Available
On-line
The 3rd Annual Pirate Pride All Sports Recognition Dinner & Auction
will be held on Sunday, April 25th, 2010 in the Bill Dunn Sports
Arena at Charlestown High School. The event, sponsored by the
Charlestown Pirate Pride Booster Club, recognizes the student athletes,
coaches, staff and volunteers of all Charlestown High School sports,
including the Marching Band of Pirates. Back by popular demand, the event
will again be catered by the legendary
Schnitzelbank Restaurant
of Jasper, Indiana. Doors will open at 4:30 pm and dinner will begin
serving at 5:30 pm. In addition to the full course dinner and sports
recognitions, silent and live auctions will be held of a multitude of
donated items and services.
Tickets for the 2010 Pirate Pride All-Sports Recognition Dinner and
Auction are $5.00 each, and available for sale or on-line reservation
through Friday, April 16th, 2010. All attendees require a ticket for
this event.
- ADVANCE TICKET SALES, through 04/16/10, can be completed during school
hours with the Charlestown High School Athletic Department Secretary (812)
256-3328 x307; or at the Grayson Funeral Home, 893 High Street, Charlestown,
during regular business hours (812) 256-2424.
- ADVANCE TICKET ON-LINE RESERVATIONS, through 04/16/10, using a "will-call,
pick up & pay" procedure for arrival the day of the event, can be completed
by logging on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/RecognitionDinner.htm.
2010 Pirate Pride All Sports Recognition Dinner and Auction Sponsors and
Supporters are needed! The Charlestown Pirate Pride Booster Club is a
non-profit organization, whose primary objective is the support of all
Charlestown High School Athletic programs. Given those facts, this fund
raising event's success...like many others, rely on a great deal of
community support and sponsorship. Support and/or sponsorship of this event
can be accomplished in several ways, as outlined in the following:
- PIRATE Level Donations * ($1,000.00 or greater)
- BLUE Level Donations * ($750.00 to $999.99)
- WHITE Level Donations * ($500.00 to $749.99)
- FAN Level Donations * ($250.00 to $499.99)
* All of the above sponsor levels include an event corporate reserved table
with seating (tickets) for eight; as well as special recognition within the
event programs. Donations at the Pirate, Blue, and White Levels also
include advertising space in the annual Pirate Pride Fall, Winter, and
Spring Sports Programs during the 2010-11 school year.
- ANY and ALL Donations are important and appreciated, including an item
that could be donated for the event's auction segment.
As our community has helped you and your company over the last three years;
Charlestown Pirate Pride encourages support and sponsorship of this event.
Your support directly affects all Charlestown High School Student Athletes,
a hard-working, prideful, and dedicated group of young leaders who represent
our community and region annually.
For more information, inquire of a question, or just begin and make
arrangements of your support or sponsorship of the Charlestown Pirate Pride
All Sports Recognition Dinner and Auction fund raiser, please contact Chris
Grayson at 812-256-2424 or email us at
VoiceOfThePirates@CharlestownPiratePride.com.
Proceeds of this event will be used to benefit all CHS athletic teams in
purchasing equipment for the new high school weight room facility, as well
as other similar CHS Athletic projects. The inaugural event raised over
$15,000.00 in 2008, and was attended by nearly 600 supporters; with the 2009
event producing similar results.
Don't miss this opportunity to not only support Pirate Pride's efforts in
bolstering Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics; but also help the community
recognize all our outstanding high school student athletes in each sport.
It's a relaxing, enjoyable, family atmosphere event that hundreds regularly
attend each year.....especially this year, as this is planned to be the
final organized event in the Charlestown HS Dunn Arena before its demolition
early this summer.
Spring conditioning for boys
Pirate Soccer is
under way every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday after school beginning March
29th. All athletes are expected to attend at least two of the three days
every week. Questions concerning spring conditioning and the upcoming 2010
season, contact Coach Andrew Smith at
ansmith@gcs.k12.in.us. For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Soccer, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
02/26/10:
The End of an Era: Last Game in "The Dunn", TONIGHT
Charlestown High
School is turning another page in its history books, as tonight the last
basketball game will be played in the facility's 55 year old gymnasium,
bearing the name of former Pirate boys basketball coach William "Bill" Dunn
since January 10, 1987. The Bill Dunn Sports Arena, as well as
the gym itself, holds more memories and traditions in CHS athletics than
anyone could ever begin to record. It is with great bitter-sweet
emotion that Pirate fans bid farewell to their long time home of basketball,
wrestling, and volleyball tonight, as our Pirates take its floor for
competition for the final time against the Floyd Central Highlanders.
Tonight's game concludes home basketball competition in Dunn Arena; as early
this coming summer it will be torn down to make room for the completion of
the remainder of the new Charlestown High School facility, including a
3,000+ seat main arena and adjacent double-auxiliary gymnasium. The
new basketball arena, planned to be called "The Pit" based on its design, is
planned to be open for graduation this June and become the new home of
decades of new traditions and memories of Pirate and Lady Pirate
competition. Tonight's final home contest will coincide with Senior
Night festivities of the 2009-10 team while also extending an invitation to
all former Pirate basketball players in conjunction with our Farewell to
Dunn Arena. The JV game will tip at 6pm followed by the final varsity
match-up versus Floyd Central at approximately 7:15 pm. Pirate
fans, don't miss your final opportunity tonight to re-live your Dunn Arena
memories and take part in its farewell ceremonies.
02/18/10:
Lady Pirate Regional Info and Advance Ticket Sales
The
Lady Pirate Basketball team will compete in the Class 3A Jasper
Regional, this Saturday, February 20th. The Jasper Regional is being
hosted by and at the Jasper High School, in Jasper, Indiana (on the same
time 'Eastern' as Charlestown). The Regional round consists of three
games within one day during two sessions. Session #1 is the semi-final
round and session #2 is the Regional Championship game. Session #1
will include two games; the first game (Evansville Memorial v. Owen Valley)
will tip off at approximately 10:30 am. The second session #1 game
(Charlestown v. Jasper) will tip off at approx. 12:30 pm. The
winners of the two session #1 games will play for the session #2 Regional
Championship game at approximately 8:00 pm later the same evening.
Single session tickets are $6.00 each while tickets for both sessions are
$9.00 each. The CHS Athletic office will be selling the $9.00 (both
session) tickets in advance, tonight (Thurs.) between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm,
and tomorrow (Fri.) morning from 8:30 am til noon. All athletic
department advance ticket sales will be conducted in the athletic office
near the main gym lobby at CHS. A reminder that balloons, banners,
posters, signs, cowbells, thundersticks, shakers on sticks, other noise
devices, live animal mascots, line-up lanes, and throwing of articles are
not permitted at IHSAA tournament games. Pirate Pride Sports
Broadcasting will carry all Lady Pirate post season games live via this
website.
Tonight's Pirate Swimming home meet, the Charlestown Invitational,
has been cancelled due to weather conditions.
The Charlestown Boy's Basketball game, originally scheduled for
Thursday, February 11th, 2010, at HOME versus North Harrison; has been
re-scheduled to Saturday, February 13th with a 1:00 pm JV tip-off time and
varsity to follow.
Girl's Basketball Sectional #30 game #1, North Harrison versus
Crawford County, has been rescheduled from tonight to Thursday, February
11th at 7:00 pm.
(the Lady Pirates continue to play Friday, February 12th at 6:00 pm, versus
Salem).
2007-08 Pirate Basketball stand-out, now Franklin College Grizzly
player Zach Merschbrock is scheduled to visit Hanover College
(in nearby Hanover, Indiana),
Zach's college team, the Franklin Grizzlies are Heartland conference rivals
of Hanover, tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 pm and promises to be an exciting
game.
Congratulations to Lady Pirate Sectional qualifying swimmers.
Kendal Phipps, finished 11th in the 100 meter freestyle, setting a new
season personal best time by over 3 seconds; and the 400 meter freestyle
relay of Phipps, Sarah Trotter, Kristy Roach, and Sophie Higazy, who also
finished 11th. Congratulations on qualifying for sectional
competition.
02/09/10: UPDATED
Lady Pirates: Sectional #30 Re-Scheduled due to Weather
The Indiana Girls Basketball Class 3A Sectional #30, hosted by Silver
Creek High School, has been re-scheduled due to the winter storm. The
new Sectional 330 schedule is as follows: Tuesday, all previously
scheduled sectional games cancelled. Thursday, February 11th, Game
#1: 7:00 pm tip, North Harrison v. Crawford County. Friday, February 12th, Game #2: 6:00 pm tip, Salem v. Charlestown;
Game #3: 7:30 pm tip, Corydon v. Mitchell. Saturday, February
13th, Game #4: 6:00 pm tip, Silver Creek v. Winner of Game #1; Game
#5: 7:30 pm tip, Winner of Game #2 v. Winner of Game #3. Monday,
February 15th, Game #6 (Championship): 7:30 pm tip, Winner of Game #4
v. Winner of Game #5. All Sectional #30 games will be played at Silver
Creek High School, Sellersburg, Indiana. TICKET
INFORMATION: Sectional Season tickets, good for all sessions of the
sectional tournament, are $9.00. Tickets
at the door are $5.00 per night. Season tickets may be purchased from Mrs.
Grayson in the student services office at Charlestown High School, during
school hours (in session). To ensure availability of advanced ticket
sales, contact the CHS Athletic Office at 812-256-3328, x307.
A
reminder to our fans:
Balloons, banners, posters, signs, cowbells, thundersticks, shakers on
sticks, other noise devices, live animal mascots, line-up lanes, and
throwing of articles are not permitted at IHSAA tournament games.
Complete Lady Pirate State Tournament coverage will be available via Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting.
Make the short drive to Silver Creek High School to cheer our
Lady Pirates to another Sectional Championship! Good Luck to the Lady
Pirates!
01/19/10:
Lady
Pirates Chase the Dawgs Out of Dunn:
Lady Pirate Basketball
hosted the New Albany Lady Bulldogs Tuesday night in a non-conference
contest. The Lady Pirates led the Lady Bulldogs (9-7) the majority of
the game, controlling the tempo and limiting turnovers. Senior
Amanda Miller led the Lady Pirates (10-7) in scoring, finishing with 14.
Senior Alicia Zollman and Junior Jenah Sherrill both
contributed 9 points each; followed by a strong 7 points by Freshman Emily
Young. The Lady Pirates return to the road and MSC action this
Thursday evening as they visit rival Salem. The game
will be covered live by Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting,
beginning at 7:15 p.m.
01/14/10:
Pirates Host Mustangs for Annual
Coaches vs. Cancer Game
The
Charlestown Pirate Basketball
program will host the New Washington Mustangs for a regular season contest
in Charlestown's Bill Dunn Sports Arena on Friday, January 22, 2010.
The game will be monumental because not only will it be the the last time
the Pirates and Mustangs square off in Dunn Arena history, but the game will
also be part of the statewide
Coaches vs. Cancer campaign.
Last year basketball programs across Indiana raised over $67,000
toward American Cancer Society research. The Pirate Basketball coaches
and staff will coach the game wearing the familiar sneakers, as seen on TV
by college and professional coaches in support of the
American Cancer Society. Fans at
the game will have several opportunities to get in the action of Coaches vs.
Cancer; one by purchasing Special Cut-Outs posted in and around Dunn Arena.
These Special Cut-Outs can name family members or friends who have fought
the battle with cancer. Cut-Outs can be purchased in advance of the
game from CHS and NWHS Basketball Players or Cheerleaders, for only $1.00
each. When entering Dunn Arena game-night, Friday, January 22nd, also
look for Cheerleaders selling the Special Cut-Outs, as well as cookbooks
designed and sold with all proceeds also going to the American Cancer
Society. Pirate parent Linda Wakefield will also have "Hope Love Faith Cure" multi-colored blue, white and black wristbands on sell for only $1.00, also in
support of Coaches vs. Cancer fund-raising efforts. Pirate
Cheerleaders will also be walking the stands collecting change during
time-outs and halftime as part of the same fund raising efforts.
Additionally, during halftime of the Coaches vs. Cancer game, those fans
that have been touched by this common enemy, cancer; will be recognized for
their courage and perseverance. Don't miss this annual special event,
while supporting the Pirates and Mustangs supporting the American Cancer
Society as well as honoring the lives cancer have touched in our community.
For more information, contact the Pirate Basketball and Cheer coaching staff
by logging on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/BoysBasketball.htm.
12/21/09:
"All These Cheerleaders want for
Christmas is a National Championship"
Charlestown HS Football Cheer Squad Makes Final Preparations
for Dallas
The
Charlestown High School Football Cheer Squad
has been making a list and checking it twice since practice started back in
April of this year. First, re-group a collection of young ladies with
over 120 combined years of school and competitive cheerleading experience;
CHECK. Second, sweep top honors at the three day National Cheerleader
Association (NCA) Regional Cheer Champ competition-qualifying for a 2009
High School National Championships berth; CHECK. Next, sprinkle in
five 2009 High School NCA All-American Cheerleader honorees; CHECK.
Then, cheer the Charlestown Pirate Football team to a third consecutive
conference championship; CHECK, and finally, work three additional months at
season's end to create National Championship worthy cheer routines for
competition at the highest level a high school squad can qualify; CHECK!
December 28th and 29th, the Charlestown High School Football Cheer Squad
will compete for a 2009 High School Cheerleading Championship in Dallas,
Texas; not only representing themselves and Charlestown High School, but
also the entire community of Charlestown on a national stage [
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12/16/09:
Pirate & Lady Pirate Swimming Visit the Rebels:
The Lady Pirate Swim Team
traveled to Southwestern High School this past Tuesday and came home with a
79 to 67 victory over the host Rebels. Top Lady Pirate finishers were
Kendal Phipps who placed 1st in the 50 meter free and 100 meter backstroke;
Katie Jenkins who finished 2nd in the 200 meter IM; Katie Burkhart who
finished 2nd in the 100 meter butterfly; Sophie Higazy who finished 2nd in
the 200 meter free; and Kaitlin Flora, who finished 2nd in the 100 meter
backstroke. Unfortunately the out-come was not as great for the
Pirates. The meet was the season opener for the boys, who ended up on
the short end of a 83 to 50 final score. Top Pirate finishers included
Colt Barker, who placed 1st in the 50 meter free and 1st in the 100 meter
free races; Kyle Jenkins, who finished 2nd in the 100 meter butterfly, and
Patrick Hodges, who finished 2nd in the 100 meter backstroke.
Congratulations to all Pirate and Lady Pirate Swimmers for representing CHS
well in swimming and diving competition. For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Swimming, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Swimming.htm.
12/15/09:
Two
Pirates Named to 2009 Football All-State Team
The Pirate Football Team
whom recently finished another successful season with a final record of 7
wins and 3 loses, including going undefeated in Mid-Southern Conference play
for a third consecutive MSC title; had two players named Class 3A All-State.
Senior Defensive Lineman Clay Daniel and Junior Defensive Lineman
Jon Slaten have been named to the Indiana Football Coaches Association
All-State Team, in their respective classes. Congratulations to
these Pirate athletes for their continued representation of Charlestown High
School and the community. For a complete list of Indiana Football
Coaches Association honorees, go to
http://ifca.zebras.net/ifca/index.cfm
. For more information
about Charlestown Pirate Football, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Football.htm.
12/13/09:
Pirate Grapplers Extend Dominance of MSC
The Pirate Wrestling Team
hosted the annual Mid-Southern Conference Duals meet this past Saturday in
Dunn Arena. The Pirate Wrestlers kept their Mid-Southern Conference
winning streak alive with four more wins, despite several battles with
injuries. The Pirates extended their consecutive MSC winning streak to
40 matches, a streak dating back to December of 2003. In the opener of
the MSC Duals, the Pirates pounded Salem 72-3 and then followed that up with
a 72-6 whipping of Eastern. In round three, the Pirates fell behind
Corydon 16-10 early, before momentum shifted and the Pirates cruised to a
66-16 victory. In the final MSC bout of the day, competition got a
little exciting against the Scottsburg Warrior. In a "great,
back-and-forth dual" the Pirates escaped with a 47-36 win over the talented
Warriors. Pirates finishing the day undefeated were Sophomore David
Enteman and Senior Mark Daugherty. Congratulations to
Pirate Wrestling for acquiring their 6th consecutive MSC Duals title!
The Pirates have won four consecutive Mid-Southern Conference titles, six
out of the last seven years and are posed to capture their seventh title
this decade. The Pirates are back in action Wednesday when they travel
to Eastern (Pekin) for more MSC competition. For more
information about Pirate Wrestling, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Wrestling.htm.
12/11/09:
Pirates Hand Generals 60-51 Defeat in Dunn Arena
The Pirate Basketball Team
hosted MSC and county rival Clarksville Generals (2-2 & 0-2 MSC) in Dunn
Arena Friday night. The Pirates (4-1 & 2-1 MSC) started slow but
allowed pressured defense to produce offense as they took the lead just
before halftime. The Pirates were led in scoring by Junior Joey
Wilson, who finished with 15 points and Junior Kyle Hayes who
added 11 and 9 rebounds. Hayes was named the Tumbletown Gym Player of
the Game by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting. The Pirate JV Squad (3-2
& 2-1 MSC) was also victorious against the Generals, winning 56-43.
The Pirates travel to Providence (1-2) next Friday for an out-of-conference
rivalry match-up with the Pioneers. Pirate Nation is encouraged to
make the short trip to Clarksville to support the Pirates, tip-off is
scheduled for 7:30 pm.
12/11/09:
Pirate FROSH Basketball is HOT with 4-0 Start:
The Pirate Freshman Boys
Basketball Team is off to a hot start this season, beating opponents by
an average of 16.5 points per game. The Pirates have victories over
Henryville, Clarksville, Southwestern, and as of last night a 50 to 34 home
trouncing of Silver Creek. They are next in action on Saturday,
December 19th in their Holiday Tournament at Providence. The Pirates
face the Pioneers in game two of the Tournament, tip is scheduled for 10:30
am. Congratulations to the Pirate Freshman team and coach JT Cox for
an outstanding start, good luck with the remainder of the season.
12/11/09:
Bowen Lifts
Pirate Grapplers to Victory at Southwestern
The Pirate Wrestling Team
traveled to Southwestern High School in Hanover Wednesday for a team match.
The Pirates, thanks to a decisive victory in the 171 class by Junior Ethan
Bowen, where able to squeak a 42-40 victory over the home standing Rebels.
Next up for the Pirates is hosting the MSC duals. Pirate Wrestling
hasn't lost to a Mid-Southern Conference opponent since 2003; and when the
mats cover the Dunn Arena floor on Saturday, the Pirates will look to extend
their conference winning streak to 36 straight. A win will also give
the Pirates their 6th consecutive MSC Duals title. MSC Duals wrestling
begins Saturday morning at 10:00 am in Dunn Arena. For more
information about Pirate Wrestling, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Wrestling.htm.
12/11/09:
Lady Pirates Place 3rd out of 9 teams at J-ville Invite
The Lady Pirate Swim
Team traveled to Jeffersonville HS for their girls swimming and diving
invitational meet. The Lady Pirates finished an impressive 3rd out of
nine teams. Lady Pirate finalist included Katie Jenkins, who placed
2nd in the 200 free and 4th in the 500 freestyle races; Kristi Roach, who
placed 4th in diving; Katie Burkart, who placed 3rd in the 100 butterfly;
Sophie Higazy, who placed 5th in the 100 free and Kendall Phipps, who
finished 1st in the 100 freestyle. Congratulations to the Lady Pirates
for representing CHS well! For more information
about Pirate and Lady Pirate Swimming, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Swimming.htm.
12/09/09:
Pirate & Lady Pirate Holiday Tourney Pairings Announced:
The 2009 Basketball Holiday
Tournament Schedule has been set according to the following pairings, dates,
times and locations. The opening games of each tournament pair Silver
Creek versus Clarksville and Providence versus Charlestown. The
Pirate Boys Freshman team will participate in the Providence Freshman
Holiday Tournament, Saturday, December 19th, in game #2 versus Providence,
with a 10:30 am tip. The varsity Lady Pirates will host the
34th Annual Girls Varsity Holiday Tourney, in Dunn Arena, Tuesday and
Wednesday, December 22nd and 23rd. The Lady Pirates will face
Providence in game #2 on Tuesday, with a 7:30 pm tip. The Pirate
Boys JV team will participate in the Providence JV Boy's Holiday
Tournament, Saturday, December 26th, in game #2 versus Providence, with a
10:30 am tip. The varsity Pirates will participate in the 48th
Annual Boys Varsity Holiday Tourney, at Silver Creek HS, Tuesday and
Wednesday, December 29th and 30th. The Pirates will face Providence in
game #2 on Tuesday, with a 7:30 pm tip. Finally, the Lady Pirate JV
team will participate in the Clarksville JV Girl's Holiday Tournament,
Saturday, January 2nd. The Lady Pirates will face Providence in game
#2, with a 10:30 am tip. Good Luck and Happy Holidays to all Pirate
and Lady Pirate teams! For complete holiday tournament schedules,
history, and facts, click on the Girls and/or Boys "Holiday Tournament"
logos on the Charlestown Pirate Pride home page, located at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com.
12/07/09:
Pirate Grapplers Finish Well at Evansville Reitz
The Pirate Wrestling Team
traveled to Evansville Reitz HS this past weekend to wrestle in seven dual
matches. The Pirates finished impressively with four wins (over Terre
Haute North, Evansville Central, Evansville Bosse, and Paducah Tilghman; and
three loses (over Jasper, Heritage Hills, and Evansville Reitz).
Leading the way for the Pirates were Jeff Stotridge (in the 125 weight
class) and Jacob Hall (160 class), who both finished 6-1 on the weekend.
The Pirate Grapplers will be back in action Wednesday when they travel to
Southwestern HS (in Hanover, IN). Congratulations Pirates! [
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12/05/09:
Lady
Pirates Dominate Second Half in 50-38 Victory:
Complete Weekend Basketball Sweep of Scottsburg
The Lady Pirate Basketball
Team hosted the Scottsburg Warriorettes (3-4 & 1-3 MSC) Saturday night
in Dunn Arena; and battled through a physical match-up to win 50-38 and
improve to a record of 4-2 & 3-1 MSC. The Lady Pirates were led in
scoring and rebounding by Senior Alicia Zollman, who finished with a
game high 17 points and 7 rebounds. Senior Amanda Miller added
14 points and 7 rebounds while Senior Laci Williams added plenty of
defense and hustle. The Lady Pirates started slow, scoring only two
points in first the quarter and playing behind by as much as fourteen and
sixteen points before coming out after halftime with extra determination.
The Warriorettes played a very physical game, with three players over six
foot and dominating inside play during the majority of the game.
Alicia Zollman was named the Tumbletown Gym Player of the Game by Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting. Listen to the game archived broadcast at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Broadcasting.htm.
12/04/09:
Pirates Hand Warriors First Loss, 65-51:
The Pirate Basketball
Team hosted the Scottsburg Warriors (2-1 & 2-1 MSC) Friday night for the
last time in Dunn Arena. The Warriors came into the game with two home
victories on the season against Austin and Eastern; and a 16-2 series
advantage against the Pirates over the past 15 years. The Pirates (2-1
& 1-1 MSC) dominated from the field from the start of the game and never
looked back, using a twelve-two third quarter run to finish with a 65-51
final score. Senior Bryan Williams scored a season high of 11
points, earning the Tumbletown Gym Player of the Game honor by Charlestown
Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting. The Pirates continue Tuesday on the
road versus the Henryville Hornets.
12/01/09:
Lady Pirates Make Waves at CHS Invite
The Lady Pirate Swim
Team hosted the annual CHS Invitational Monday evening at the
Charlestown Middle School pool. The Lady Pirates combined for an
outstanding 3rd place team finish against seven other invitational teams.
Top Lady Pirate finishers include Kendal Phipps, who place 1st in the 100
free and 5th in the 100 breaststroke; Katie Jenkins, who finished 2nd in the
200 individual medley and 3rd in the 500 freestyle; Sophie Higazy, who
finished 5th in the 200 freestyle; Katie Burkhart, who finished 2nd in the
100 butterfly; Kaitlin Flora, who finished 4th in the 100 backstroke; and
the Charlestown 400m free relay of Katie Burkhart, Sophie Higazy, Katie
Jenkins, and Kaitlin Flora who won their event. Lady Pirate Coach Bill
Batke, at the conclusion of the invitational, expressed being very proud of
his team, their dedication and perseverance. For more information
about Pirate and Lady Pirate Swimming, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Swimming.htm.
11/29/09:
Lady Pirates Dismiss Lady Dragons, Await #1 Austin Wednesday
The Lady Pirate Basketball
Team traveled to Silver Creek High School Saturday for an important MSC
match-up with the Lady Dragons. The Lady Pirates (3-1 & 2-0 MSC) took
an early lead and never looked back, outlasting the Lady Dragons (3-2 & 1-1
MSC) to the final score of 62 - 45. Senior Amanda Miller was
named the Tumbletown Gym Player of the Game by Charlestown Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting, scoring a game-high 27 points, including a perfect 20
for 20 at the charity stripe. Senior Alicia Zollman added 17
points to cause for the Lady Pirates, shooting perfect from the field and
free throw line as well. The Lady Pirates are perfect in conference
play (2-0), but prepare to host the #1 Class 2A Austin Lady Eagles on
Wednesday in the Bill Dunn Sports Arena. A large crowd of Pirate fans
will be helpful to the Lady Pirates in attempting to upset the Lady Eagles.
If you absolutely can't make it to what promises to be an exciting game
Wednesday, Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting will broadcast the game live, going on the air at
approximately 7:15 pm for the scheduled 7:30 pm tip-off. Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting information can be located at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Broadcasting.htm.
Good Luck to the Lady Pirates versus #1 Austin this coming Wednesday.
For more information about Lady Pirate Basketball, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/GirlsBasketball.htm.
11/27/09:
Pirates & Lady Pirates Invade Silver Creek Saturday:
The Pirate and Lady Pirate Basketball Teams
will travel the short distance down Indiana 403 Saturday for a full day of
basketball at arch rival Silver Creek high school. The action begins
at high noon when the Lady Pirate JV squad tips off with their Silver Creek
counterpart; followed by a very important conference match-up between the
varsity Lady Pirates (2-1 & 1-0 MSC) and the varsity Lady Dragons (3-1 & 1-0
MSC) beginning at approximately 1:30 pm. After a dinner break, it will
be the boys turn as the Pirate JV squad tips off against Silver Creek at
6:00 pm, followed by the sectional revenge match-up between the varsity
Pirates (1-0 & 0-0 MSC) and the varsity Dragons (1-0 & 0-0 MSC) tipping-off
at approximately 7:30 pm. The Pirates want revenge on last season's
88-71 lose in their sectional opener contest. The Pirates and Lady
Pirates are off to good start in a whole new exciting season, don't miss a
minute of our newly born student cheer block! Pirate fans who
absolutely can't make to the game, can catch both varsity games live
courtesy of Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting. Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting will go on the air fifteen minutes prior to each
scheduled tip-off time, sponsored by Field's Custom Cabinets. Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting information can be located at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Broadcasting.htm.
Good Luck to both the Pirates and Lady Pirates versus arch-rival Silver
Creek, be there Pirate fans and show your support of our outstanding student
athletes!
11/24/09:
Pirates Defeat Mustangs in Season Opener:
The Pirate Basketball Team
traveled to New Washington to face their arch-rivals, the Mustangs, in the
2009-10 season opener. Led by Junior Anthony Lloyd, who
finished the contest with 20 points, the Pirates (1-0) handed the Mustangs
(0-1) a 58 - 45 defeat. The Pirates were also led in scoring by
Junior Joey Wilson, who finished with 10 points respectively.
Lloyd was named the Tumbletown Gym Player of the Game by Charlestown Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting. The Pirates will next face MSC foe Silver
Creek this Saturday, in Sellersburg.
11/24/09:
Lady Pirate Amanda Miller Breaks Second Free Throw Record
The
Charlestown Lady Pirates hosted the Lady Panthers of Corydon (0-2) last
Friday night in the 2009-10 Mid-Southern Conference season opener for both
teams. The Lady Pirates were victorious 44 - 37 improving their early
season record at 1-1. Senior guard Amanda Miller finished with
26 points, shooting perfect from the field and 16 for 16 from the charity
stripe. The perfect evening at the line gave Amanda a second school
free throw record for consecutive free throws in one game. Miller
breaks the 1979 record previous held by Marva Craig for 11 out of 11 made in
one game. Amanda broke her first school free throw record last season
when she made 21 consecutive free throws for the season category record.
Amanda completed the night being named the Tumbletown Gym Lady Pirate Player
of the game by Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting. For more
information about Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletic records, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/PirateRecordbook.htm.
11/13/09:
Nine Pirate Football Players Recognized All-Conference by MSC
The
Mid-Southern Conference recently announced it's 2009 All-Conference and
Honorable Mention football players for the past season; of which during our
own Charlestown Pirates claimed their third consecutive Championship title.
The following Pirates were named to the 2009 MSC All-Conference Football
Team: Senior Running back Josh Graham, Senior Running back Michael
Baines, Senior Linebacker Clay Daniel, Senior Line backer Eric Kruse, Senior
Defensive Back Jake Cook, and Junior Defensive Lineman John Slaten.
The following Pirates were named to the 2009 MSC Honorable Mention
All-Conference Football Team: Senior Defensive Lineman Lucas Poteet,
Junior Defensive Lineman Logan McCutchen, and Junior Line backer Jake Dent.
The Charlestown community is very proud of these players as well as the
entire program for another exciting and successful season, as Mid-Southern
Conference Champions. For more information about Charlestown Pirate
Football, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Football.htm.
11/13/09:
Former Pirate Basketball Teams to be Recognized
The Charlestown
Pirate Boys Basketball program, in conjunction with the upcoming
season's Farewell to Dunn Arena festivities, will be honoring past teams of
the 2000's at the home season opener on Friday December 4th versus
Scottsburg. Former Pirate Basketball teams of the 1990's will be
honored at the following home game versus Clarksville on Friday, December
11th. Special recognition is being arranged for the 10th and 20th year
anniversary's of the 1990 and 2000 Sectional Championship teams. Former Pirate Basketball players, coaches, and managers
of the 1990 and 2000 Sectional Championship teams are
asked to make contact with Head Coach Sean Smith for information about how
these teams will be honored. Coach Smith can be contacted at
ssmith@gcs.k12.in.us or at 812-256-3328. As
construction of the new Charlestown High School,
including the new basketball arena, is well under way; Pirate and Lady
Pirate Basketball will be bidding a bittersweet farewell to historic Bill
Dunn Sports Arena during this its last basketball season of existence.
Join in the recognition of over fifty years of Pirate and Lady
Pirate Basketball memories; with the former players, coaches and fans who have
built a program of pride, tradition, accomplishment, and excellence.
For a complete schedule of Dunn Arena Farewell Season events, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/FarewellSeasons.htmand for new CHS Project information, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/ProjectCHS.htm.
11/09/09:
Basketball Season Tip-Off Coaches Show, Sunday, November 22nd
Charlestown
Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting, is proud to announce the first annual Pirate
& Lady Pirate Basketball Season Tip-Off Coaches Show; live from the Charlestown Pizza Company,
located on the square at 850 Main Street. The show, will feature Charlestown High School
Pirate & Lady Pirate Head Basketball Coaches Sean Smith and Tony Hall in a question and answer discussion of the up-coming
Pirate and Mid-Southern Conference basketball seasons; moderated by Pirate
Pride Sportscasters Michael Grayson and David Trotter. The Basketball
Season Tip-Off Coaches Show will be held on Sunday, November 22nd,
beginning at 6:00 pm and will be broadcasted over the internet via live
streaming audio by Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com. Charlestown Pizza Company customers can
enjoy the Season Tip-Off Coaches Show live and in-person on a first-come
first-serve seating basis.
Checking out the Pirate and Lady Pirate
Basketball Season Tip-Off
Show is the perfect way to get ready for an exciting season of Pirate
& Lady Pirate Basketball in Charlestown. The Basketball Season Tip-Off
Show promises to supply plenty
of Pirate and Lady Pirate Basketball information and opinion on the upcoming
seasons in Class 3A IHSAA competition. For more information,
go to the Charlestown
Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting Page.
11/09/09:
Pirate Pride Night at Lady Pirates v. Corydon:
Sponsored by
the Charlestown Pirate Pride Booster Club at Charlestown High School.
Friday Night November 20thduring Charlestown Girls JV/Varsity
basketball games vs. Corydon. All Pleasant Ridge and Jonathon Jennings
Elementary Students get in free and receive a free hotdog and coke with a
paying adult. Pleasant Ridge and Jonathon Jennings Cheerleaders will rock
the Gym with cheers! Don’t miss all the fun, prizes, giveaways, food and
good music. There will be friendly games of skill and cheering competition
between the schools. Wear school colors and bring a poster to show your
school sprit! Arrive around 5:45pm to start the fun.
11/09/09:
2009 Football Team/Cheerleaders Awards Night & Dinner:
The CHS Football Program will honor the
football team and cheerleaders on Monday night November 23rd..
The dinner will be at 6:30 PM at the Charlestown Middle School. The
football program will be furnishing the meat, desert, drinks and table
servings. We are asking each family to bring their favorite covered dish to
share with our football family. There will be a DVD available that has
all ten games along with a forty-five minute highlights clip of the varsity
season. If you
have any questions or need additional information you may contact Coach
Jason Hawkins at 256-7292 or Larry Baker at 256-6399.
11/05/09:
Pirate Basketball BIG
BLUE MADNESS with Cattlemen Dinners:
The
Charlestown Pirate Basketball
program will hold Big Blue Madness on Tuesday evening, November 17th,
beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Bill Dunn Sports Arena. All Pirate
Basketball fans are encouraged to attend and enjoy inter-squad scrimmages in
blue versus white competition; as well as Clark County Cattlemen Dinners,
fresh off the grille. Scrimmage admission is FREE, and will not only
involve current high school levels, but also current middle school levels.
Big Blue Madness scrimmages will start with a two quarter Charlestown Middle
School 7th grade inter-squad scrimmage, followed by two quarters of CMS 8th
grader inter-squad scrimmage, followed by two quarters of Charlestown High
School 9th grader inter-squad scrimmage, followed by two quarters of CHS
Junior Varsity inter-squad scrimmage, then finishing with two quarters of
CHS Varsity inter-squad scrimmage. All team members and coaches will
be introduced to Pirate fans during all the scrimmage madness!
Additionally, the Clark County Cattlemen Association will be selling their
locally famous Rib-eye dinners, with all proceeds benefiting the Pirate
Basketball program. The rib-eye dinners, including sandwich, baked
beans, potato salad and a drink, will be available for $8.00 each. Hot
Dog dinners will also be available for $3.00 for those without a taste for
rib-eye. For more
information about this event, call 502-744-0604. Don't miss your
first chance at seeing not only this year's talent at each level, but also
the talent moving up to Varsity!
The
Charlestown Pirate Pride Booster Club
will hold it's November regular business meeting Monday night, November 2nd,
beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. All Pirate coaches,
students, parents and fans are welcome to attend. Support Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics, get involved.
10/27/09:
GCCS Announces 1:1 Kick-Off Ceremony:
The
Greater Clark County School Corporation will be hosting a special kick-off
ceremony of the Charlestown High School One to One Laptop Program, Tuesday,
November 3, 2009 beginning at 10:00 am in the High School Media Center.
An invitation to this event has been extended to all Pirate Pride Booster
Club Members. For more information and to view the invitation, CLICK HERE.
10/22/09:
BREAKING NEWS
4th Annual
Pirate Basketball Golf Scramble Postponed to Nov. 1st
The 4th
annual Pirate Boy’s Basketball Golf Scramble has been re-scheduled to
Sunday, November 1st, 2009; with the shotgun start beginning at 1:00
p.m. for the Hidden Creek Golf Course, on Utica-Sellersburg
Road. The scramble has been re-scheduled due to impending poor weather
forecasted for October 23rd. For more information or answers to questions
contact Coach Sean Smith at 502-554-8161 or via
email at
ssmith@gcs.k12.in.us. Thanks to all who have shown
interest and support in playing this event; and to all of the individuals
and businesses who have committed to sponsoring holes! Proceeds
benefit Charlestown Pirate Boys Basketball. For more information, go
to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/BoysBasketball.htm.
10/22/09:
2009 Football Senior Posters Now Available!
Moments
Photography, the official photography studio of the Pirates,
has created a 11" x 17" color poster, shown to the left
(click to enlarge); of our
2009 MSC Championship Pirate Football team, highlighting this year's senior
leaders. The cost of the poster is $8.00, whereas all net proceeds
will go to the Charlestown Pirate Football program. Get yours while
supplies last, and always have a reminder of this special season. The
posters are on-sale at
Moments Photography, located at 359 Market
Street (formerly Charlestown Cleaners); or just outside the CHS Bone Yard
gate, beginning at 5pm Friday night, in advance of the home sectional opener
game versus Indian Creek. Contact Moments Photography at 812-256-5614
for more information if necessary. Go
Pirates!
10/22/09:
Lady Pirate Golf Awards Program Highlight an Improving Future
The 2009 Lady Pirate Golf Team closed out
their recent season at an awards program on Tuesday (Oct. 20) evening. The
seven team members, parents and Coach Doug Wacker celebrated a season that
saw steady improvement in a very young team. Freshman Sami Robb
received a JV certificate. Natalie Thompson (freshman), Holli
Huber and Rachel Foster (both sophomores) received first year
varsity letters. Receiving second year varsity letters were sophomore,
Sarah Trotter, and junior, Ashley Hoff. Senior, Cecilia
Jennings, was awarded a third year varsity letter.
Special
awards were presented to Holli Huber for her low score of the team at
the sectional; Cecilia Jennings, senior award; and Sarah Trotter,
coach’s award. The team members also gave a special gift to senior,
Cecilia Jennings. Coach Wacker thanked parents for their support during
the season and challenged the team to continue playing this fall and early
next spring and summer.
10/19/09:
Pirates Host the Braves in the Football Sectional this Friday!
The Pirate Football Team (7 - 2), 2009 Mid-Southern Conference
Champions for the third consecutive year, suffered a disappointing setback
at Lawrenceburg last Friday to end an otherwise very successful regular
season. Lawrenceburg prevailed on a cold and rainy night 20-14.
The Pirates scored the first points of the game in the second when Senior
Michael Baines carried the ball 93 yards from the line of scrimmage to
score and give the Pirates a 6 - 0 lead. The Pirates scored again in
the fourth when Freshman QB Gage Brafford connected in the air with
Senior Jordan Williams for a 50 yard touchdown strike.
Senior Michael Baines added a two point conversion run to reduce the
Pirates deficit to six; 20 - 14, with a little more than four minutes
remaining. The Pirates however were unable to score again and dropped
the contest with eyes now set on the state tournament. Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting named Senior Michael
Baines the Tumbletown Offensive Player of the Game while
naming Junior Jake Dent, who finished the game with a total of
sixteen tackles, the Tumbletown Defensive Player
of the Game.
The Pirates will now host Class 3A
undefeated Indian Creek this Friday at 7:00 pm in the Bone Yard; to begin
Class 3A Sectional play. The Pirates are looking for their first
Sectional Championship since 1996, in one of the toughest sectional brackets
in the state. The Pirates have the drive and talent, the final
ingredient is the continued support of the community and all Pirate fans
cheering them on in the Bone Yard this Friday night.
Pre-Game Tailgating festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m.,
sponsored by Charlestown HS Pirate and Lady Pirate Basketball, including
music provided by the Charlestown Digital Connectors; and with school
construction placing parking at a premium, you best arrive early.
Don't miss another opportunity to tailgate with fellow fans, family and
friends, while enjoying grilled hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and a full menu
of great food in support of our basketball programs.
Pirate fans can
listen to live Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting play-by-play and
game stats at 107.3 FM during the game. The game broadcast will start
at 6;45 pm in advance of the scheduled 7:00 pm kick-off at Dutch Reis Field.
Pirate fans who absolutely can't make the game can also listen via the
internet at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com.
Support the Pirates this Friday in the Bone Yard for more exciting football
action by packing in the stadium with blue pride! Let our Pirates know
they have our support!
10/16/09:
Lady Pirates Draws Silver Creek in Volleyball Sectional Opener
The Lady Pirate Volleyball team travel to North Harrison High School
on Tuesday, October 20th to face the Silver Creek Lady Dragons in the first
round of Class 3A Sectional #30 play; game time is 7:00 pm. The winner
of the Lady Pirates versus the Lady Dragons will face the host Lady Cougars
in the semi-final round the following Saturday morning. Get out and
support our Lady Pirates as they compete in the 2009 state tournament.
For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Volleyball, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Volleyball.htm.
10/09/09:
Pirates Finish MSC Race Unbeaten....Sail past Cougars!
The Pirate Football Team (7 - 1 & 6 - 0 MSC) visited the North
Harrison Cougars Friday night in search of taking sole possession of the
2009 MSC football title and some additional offense, mission accomplished.
The Pirates, for the second time in three consecutive Mid-Southern
Conference football crowns, swept the conference without a lose. The
Pirates forced the Cougars (1 - 7 & 1-5 MSC) three and out on their first
possession of the game before taking the ball 40 yards on two plays to score
their first touchdown of the evening; then never looked back.
Senior Zach Donahue ended a nine play, forty-two yard series with a one
yard touchdown run late in the first quarter. Senior Michael Baines
finished with 195 all-purpose yards and two touchdowns, including one on a
70 yard pass play from Senior Josh Graham. Graham also
intercepted an errand Cougar toss before returning the ball 50 yards of
another Pirate touchdown. The Pirates led 28 - 0 at halftime, holding
the Cougars to just 21 positive yards of offense in the first half.
Several Pirate Varsity reserves entered the game in the third quarter when
Freshman Tyler Odle scored two touchdowns on runs of 2, following a
Michael Baines interception, and 52 yards respectively. The Pirates
finished the game with 332 total yards of offense compared to North
Harrison's 143 total yards. Senior Ariel Stephens finished the
evening a perfect 6 for 6 on extra point kicks. Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting named Senior Michael
Baines the Tumbletown Offensive Player of the Game while
naming the Senior Eric Kruse, who finished with a game high of 13
tackles, the Tumbletown Defensive Player
of the Game.
The Pirates finish regular season play next Friday when traveling to
Lawrenceburg to challenge the Tigers. Pirate Pride Sports
Broadcasting will go on the air live at 6:45 pm for the scheduled 7:00 pm
kick-off. State Football Sectional pairings will be announced Tuesday,
October 13th at 6;00 pm, live via IHSAAsports.org, which can be located via
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com.
10/08/09:
Former Lady Pirate to be Inducted in U of L Hall of Fame
The University of Louisville will induct five new former athletes
into their Hall of Fame this Friday evening, one of which is 1992
Charlestown High School graduate and former Lady Pirate basketball stand-out
Kristin Mattox-Cox. Kristin played basketball at CHS from 1989
to 1992; and then at the University of Louisville from 1992 to 1996, where
she is currently the fourth-leading scorer (1,737 points) in school women's
basketball history. Kristin also continues to hold three Lady Pirate
basketball school records, including season 3-point shooting percentage
53.1%), total season steals (117), and career 3-point shooting percentage
(50.1%). Kristin is additionally a member of the Lady Pirates 1000
point club, finishing her CHS career with 1,414 points. While playing
at U of L, Kristin was selected All-Conference twice and led the nation with
a 92% free-throw percentage (a U of L school record) her senior year.
The entire Charlestown Athletic community would like to congratulate
Kristin and her family for representing herself and Charlestown with pride
and class.
10/06/09:
Pirate & Lady Pirate Cross Country Prepare for Conference Meet
The Pirate & Lady Pirate Varsity Cross Country team travel to Austin
on today to run in the Mid-Southern Conference Meet at Hardy Lake, race time
is scheduled for 5:30 for the girls race and 6:00 pm for the boys race.
Thursday the team will finish their regular season schedule at Community
Park in New Albany in the 43rd Annual Providence Cross Country Invitational;
race times are 6:00 pm for girls and 6:35 pm for the boys. Good luck to all
the runners as they compete and look to improve in their individual times
and team performance placing in both meets. Sectional is set for Tuesday,
October 13 on the campus at Hanover College.
For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/CrossCountry.htm.
10/02/09:
Pirates Secure Third Straight MSC Football Title!
The Pirate Football Team (6 - 1 & 5 - 0 MSC) secured at least a share
of their third consecutive Mid-Southern Conference Championship by
outlasting Salem on Homecoming & Senior Night Friday. The Lions (4 - 3
& 3 - 2 MSC) held the Pirates to 165 yards of total offense and dominated
the time of possession but failed to score offensively against the Pirate's
defense. After a scoreless first half, which included a 31 yard missed
Salem field goal, the Pirates scored on their first possession of the second
half, when Senior Michael Baines capped a four play, 36 yard drive
with a 22 yard touchdown run. The extra point try was blocked keeping
the score at 6 - 0 until the Pirates gave up a safety to improve field
possession with 2:21 left in the game. The Pirate defense smothered
the Lions' chances at a game winning scoring drive with solid defense
causing Salem to turn the ball over on downs without positive yardage to win
the game. Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting named Seniors Michael
Baines and Josh Graham Tumbletown Co-Offensive Players of the Game while
naming the entire Pirate Defensive Unit the Tumbletown Co-Defensive Players
of the Game, lead by Clay Daniel, Lucas Poteet and Eric Kruse.
The Pirates finish conference play next Friday when traveling to North
Harrison (1-6 & 1-4 MSC) to take on the Cougars. Pirate Pride Sports
Broadcasting will go on the air live at 6:45 pm for the scheduled 7:00 pm
kick-off.
10/02/09:
Pirate Sutherland Earns a 1st at Eastern Invite
The Pirate and Lady Pirate Varsity Cross Country Team competed in the
Eastern Invitational Thursday evening, in Pekin, Indiana. The
highlight of the evening was Pirate Junior Kie Sutherland taking top
honors with a first place finish in the boys reserve race. Staying
with the front of the pack, Sutherland was in 3rd place at one mile before
taking the lead at mile two before never looking back to finish first in a
time of 19:08. Congratulations to Pirate Kie Sutherland and the team
for their fine efforts in their respective races.
For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/CrossCountry.htm.
10/02/09:
Lady Pirate Soccer Loses to Lady Dragons
The Lady Pirates Soccer team
lost to rival Silver Creek last night at home, by a score of 3 - 1.
Sophomore Captain Emma Wesp scored the Pirates lone goal with a high
shot to the corner. This is a significant improvement over the last meeting
of the two teams where Charlestown fell to to the Dragons 6 - 0.
Outstanding play came from Sophomore defender Erica Gansbauer, newly
appointed Senior Captain and defender Rebekah Balch, sophomore
Captain and center midfielder Emma Wesp, Freshman goalie Tyelar
Motsinger, and Freshman midfielder Tara Miller. "The best part
about this game is that we get to play them again in a week for the
sectional opener. We played so much better this game & hope to win in a
week," comments Coach Satkoski. The Lady Pirates are 1 - 9 for the season.
The girls play at home vs. North Harrison next Tuesday, at 6 p.m., for their
last regular season game before beginning sectional play at Floyd Central
the following Monday. The Lady Pirates will face Silver Creek in the
Floyd Central Sectional, Monday, October 12th at 6:45 pm. Good luck
ladies!! For more
information about Lady Pirate Soccer, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
09/30/09:
Lady Pirate Soccer Drops Close Contest to CAI
The Lady
Pirates lost to Christian Academy 5-4 on the 29th of September. Starting
out scoring for the Pirates was sophomore captain, Emma Wesp with a
gorgeous shot in the corner of the net. Junior Amanda Lee, assisted
by Emma Wesp, scored next in a battle in the box with several CAI & CHS
players. The CAI Warriors marched down the field scoring 3 goals in 20
minutes. Charlestown did not give up, however. In the second half, after
scoring two more times, the Warriors seemed to be letting down. The Pirates
put two more in the net, one off of a penalty kick by Emma Wesp, and
another by sophomore Destini Martin. Sophomore Samantha Smith
had an excellent game, challenging the CAI players at midfield. Coach
Satkoski commented, "Even though we lost we finished strong. When you are
beginning team, attitude is everything. Despite our losses our team
continues to stick together." The Lady Pirates are now 1 - 8. They play
their last three regular season games at home, Silver Creek this Thursday at
6, Switzerland County this Saturday at 1 (senior day), and then North
Harrison next Tuesday at 6 with a boys game following at 7:45. For more
information about Lady Pirate Soccer, go to www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
09/30/09:
Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country Update
The Pirate and Lady Pirate Varsity Cross Country Team competed in the
Madison Invitational on the Hanover College campus this past Saturday,
September 26th. Receiving a ribbon award in the boy’s reserve
race was Junior Kie Sutherland, finishing the 5000 meter course for a
fourth place finish in a time of 19:57. Ribbon awards were also earned by
Junior Sophie Higazy and Freshman Adilene Gomez in the girl’s
reserve race. Congratulations to these runners for their performance and to
the other team runners for their hard efforts as well. On Tuesday,
September 29th, the team traveled to New Washington for
competition. In the girl’s Varsity race, Sophomore Katie Burkhart
received a ribbon award placing 28th. Junior Sophie Higazy,
sharing her time between Soccer and Cross Country, ran an impressive race
running a personal best and shaving an entire 5 minutes, 29 seconds from her
previous race time. The team competes in the Eastern Invitational on
Thursday, October 1st. Race time begins at 5:00 pm on the campus
of Eastern High School, in Pekin, Indiana. Good luck to all the runners
competing and representing Blue Pride. For more information about
Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/CrossCountry.htm.
09/28/09:
Lady Pirates Organizing Farewell Season Activities
The Lady Pirates will be bidding a bittersweet farewell to Dunn Arena this
year. The students as well as the coaching staff are excited about our new
facility but hate to say good-bye to a gym which holds many fond memories.
In recognition of the many successful Lady Pirates season the staff and
current Lady Pirates would like to honor members of all of the Sectional
Championship teams, members of past Holiday Tournament Championship teams as
well as all former Lady Pirates. If you were a member of the elite Lady
Pirate Basketball program please email Darcie Gilbert Igleheart at
digleheart@gcs.k12.in.us with your
name, years you were a Lady Pirate (1990 – 1993) contact information and any
photographs that can be emailed. Please pass along this information and help
make this farewell season a memorable year for all involved.
We will be honoring the following teams on the following dates:
Nov. 20th – 1981
Nov. 25th - 2003, 1997, 1998, 2000
December 5th – 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
December 22nd and 23rd – all members of Past
Holiday Tournament Championship Teams
January 15th – 2005, 2006, 2007
February 22nd – Last game to be played in Dunn Arena –
All former Lady Pirates
09/25/09:
Pirates Win 6-0 with Two
Stephens Field Goals & Defense
Pirate Football battled to games' end with MSC foe Corydon (4-2, 4-1
MSC) while stiff defense held the Panthers scoreless. The difference,
was two Pirate Senior Ariel Stephens field goals, one from 22 yards
in the second stanza and one from 25 yards in the third. The Pirates'
(5-1, 4-0 MSC) secondary held the normally potent Panther passing game to
nine completions on twenty-two attempts; while holding the entire team to
151 yards of total offense. The Pirates finished the contest with 328
total yards of offense, but could never score a touchdown. The
Panthers entered the game fourth in the state in defensive statistics, only
giving up an average of 4.8 points per game this season. The Pirates
complicated the Panther offensive rhythm by dominating the time of
possession 29:54 to 18:06. Pirate Senior Josh Graham finished
the game with 177 rushing yards, while Senior Michael Baines added
107 rushing yards. Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting named
Ariel Stephens the Tumbletown Offensive Player of the Game; while Josh Graham
was named the Tumbletown Defensive Player of the Game. The Pirates
return home to the Bone Yard next Friday for Football Homecoming and Senior
Night festivities, against the Salem Lions. Join the Pirate Football
Black-Out and order an official Homecoming Black-out Salem T-shirt, on-line
through Tuesday September 29th at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com.
09/21/09:
Pirate Black-Out Planned for
Homecoming vs. Salem
Pirate Football
will host the Salem Lions for Homecoming on October 2nd, 2009 in the Bone
Yard. The Pirate Varsity Cheer Boosters are currently taking
orders for the official Pirate Black-Out/Homecoming 2009 T-Shirt on-line
now. Click on the above pictures to enlarge for viewing.
All shirts are $10.00 each and benefit fund raising for the Pirate
Cheerleaders trip to compete in the National Championships in December.
ORDER YOURS NOW, AND BE READY
TO BLACK-OUT THE LIONS WHEN THEY VISIT FOR HOMECOMING!
Pirate Football hosted MSC opponent Eastern-Pekin Friday night in the
Bone Yard. The Pirates (4-0, 3-0 MSC) won the battle in the end,
during a bizarre penalty and turnover filled contest. Eastern (1-3,
0-2 MSC) scored it's first ever points versus the Pirates during the second
quarter. The Pirates opened the game well when Josh Graham
scored a touchdown to cap an eight play 56 yard series. The Pirates'
Graham scored again in the first quarter after the Pirates recovered a
Musketeer fumble, then moved the ball 59 yards in seven plays to make the
score 13-0. The Pirates fumble the ball to Eastern on their own 5 yard
line in the second quarter that lead to a Musketeer touchdown by Josh
Higdon. After eleven straight series' of punts, fumbles, and
turnovers, the Pirates finally got back on the board in the fourth quarter
when Senior Jake Cook intercepted a Givens pass; which resulted in a
two play 6 yard series ended by a 1 yard Josh Graham touchdown run.
The Pirates increased their lead with 9:49 left in the game with Graham
intercepted a Musketeer pass that ended in another two play series and
Graham 10 yard carry to make the final score 28 - 7. The Pirates were
unusually penalized 155 yards on 14 infractions while the Musketeers were
hit with 69 yards on nine penalties.
Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting named Senior Josh Graham
the Tumbletown Offensive Player of the Game after finishing with 108 yards
of rushing on 21 carries, including four touchdowns. Junior Jon
Slaten was also named the Tumbletown Defensive Player of the Game.
The Pirates take a break from conference play this Friday as they travel to
Clarksville to challenge long time rivals, the Providence Pioneers (2 - 2).
Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm at Murphy Stadium. Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting will cover the game live on-line or at the game on 107.3
FM. Pirate fans are encouraged to make the short trip to Clarksville
and help cheer the Pirates to a victory Friday when they attempt to extend
their record to 5 - 0 for the second time in the last three years.
09/05/09:
Pirates Dismiss Generals After
43- 8 Victory
Pirate Football hosted MSC county-rival Clarksville Friday night in the
Bone Yard. The Pirates (3-0, 2-0 MSC) had beaten the Generals (1-2,
1-1 MSC) four the past six meetings, and won five straight MSC home games
entering the match-up. The Pirates dominated the first half when
Josh Graham and Aaron Daniel rushed for two touchdowns each, and
Michael Baines added one on a 78 yard carry from the line of
scrimmage. The Pirates lead 36-0 at the half. Ethan Bowen ended
a five play 44 yard drive in the third with a one yard touchdown carry to
increase the Pirate lead to 43-0. A Pirate miscue with 6:30 left in
the game led to Corey Finch running the ball back 74 yards for the sole
General touchdown. The Pirates' defense held the Generals to just 147 total yards of
offense (including the 74 yard fumble return), while the Pirates stacked up
427 total yards of offense. Michael Baines was named the Tumbletown
Offensive Player of the game while Clay Daniel was named
the Tumbletown Defensive Player of the game by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting.
The Pirates remain at home this Friday to host Pekin-Eastern in another important MSC
match-up, kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 pm. The 1989 Pirate Football
Team, which finished 12-1 with a semi-state berth, will be honored during
halftime.
09/02/09:
Lady
Pirate Soccer Wins Historical Home Opener
The Charlestown Lady
Pirates Soccer welcomed Christian Academy of Indiana for their first
ever home game last night. With all the excitement and nervousness in tow,
the Lady Pirates came out with their first win EVER, beating the Lady
Warriors 4 - 1!!! The first goal was scored on a penalty kick by sophomore
captain Emma Wesp. The second goal was a sly shot from the right
outside corner and absolutely beautiful, again by Emma Wesp. The
third goal was bagged in the left corner by junior Kira Polus. To
finish off a hat trick, Emma Wesp scored the fourth goal by putting
another one in the corner. The defense (Sophie Higazy, Tyelar Motsinger,
Natalie Kelly, Allyson Stenbro, Tara Miller, and Kimber Evans) had a
great game, fending off CAI's very speedy offense. Senior Rebekah Balch
also played extremely well as a utility player, playing every position but
goalie at some point during the game. The Lady Pirates would like to thank
the fans for the immense support & cheering. Although very excited about
the win, they head back to practice today to tweak a few areas in
preparation for the conference opener, which is next Tuesday at Corydon.
WAY TO GO LADIES!!!! For more information
Lady Pirate Soccer, go to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
09/01/09:
Pirate Soccer Falls to Salem in CHS Invitational Final
The
Boys Pirate Soccer Team (3-2) hosted the annual Charlestown Invitational
this past Saturday at Dutch Reis Field. The Pirates beat the River
City Jaguars 3-1 in Game 1, when goals were scored by Senior Chicody Mays
and two from Junior Doug Roskowski. The Championship game pit
the Pirates against the Salem Lions. Senior Chicody Mays scored
for the Pirates along with Freshman Kameron Freeborg, but the Lions
were too much and went on to win the Invitational trophy with a final score
of 5-2.
The Pirates
travel to Madison on today then return home to host Scottsburg on Wednesday.
For more information Pirate Soccer, go to
www.CharlestowPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
The 4th
annual Pirate Boy’s Basketball Golf Scramble will be held on Friday, October
23rd, 2009 at the Hidden Creek Golf Course, on Utica-Sellersburg
Road. Shotgun start to begin at 8:00 am. The cost will be $60.00 per
player / $240.00 per team, which includes greens fee, cart rental, door
prizes, and a catered meal after the round. As always, there will be a
Texas Hold’em Tournament and recognition of all current and former Pirate
Basketball players in attendance. If your business or organization is
interested in sponsoring a hole for the scramble, the price is $75.00 each.
Register for the scramble and/or sponsorship by clicking on “Golf Scramble”
on the above and right menu, or by contacting Head Coach Sean Smith at
502-554-8161. Proceeds benefit Charlestown Pirate Boys Basketball; thanks
to everyone who supports the program.
08/28/09:
Pirates Make It Three-In-A-Row
Versus Braves!
Pirate Football traveled to Elm Street in Brownstown to open 2009 MSC
play against the rival Braves. Elm Street ended up being a nightmare
for the host team instead of the visitors, as the Pirates' defense dug in
and stopped the Braves' high-powered offense for a 35-14 victory. The
game was ended due to thunderstorms with 10:46 minutes left in the game. The game began with each team marching the field twice and scoring touchdowns,
including an 85 yard kick-off return by Senior Michael Baines and a
six yard pass from Freshman Aaron Daniel to Junior Jake Cook.
With the score tied at 14-14 starting the second quarter, the Pirates'
defense took control, and their offense kept on digging. The Pirates'
Aaron Daniel intercepted a Brave pass on the Braves' next drive then
countered with a six play 51 yard drive that ended with Michael Baines
rushing ten yards for another touchdown with 2:18 left in the first half
(21-14). The Pirates opened the second half with a twelve play 62 yard
drive that ended with an Aaron Daniel one yard run for a touchdown
with 5:42 left in the 3rd. The Braves fumbled the ball on their next
possession when the Pirates marched 72 yards in 10 plays ending with a
Ethan Bowen 21 yard touchdown run to make the score 35-14 in the middle
of the fourth quarter. Aaron Daniel was named the Tumbletown
Offensive Player of the game while Logan McCutchen was named
Tumbletown Defensive Player of the game by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting.
The Pirates return home to the Bone Yard Friday to host county arch-rival
Clarksville in another important MSC match-up.
08/28/09:
1989 Pirate Football Team to be
Recognized
The 1989 Charlestown High
School Pirate Football Team,
which finished their
historic season twenty years ago with a final record of 12-1; will be
honored and recognized during the September 11th, 2009 home football game
versus Eastern. The 1989 Pirate Football team, head coached by John
Mastin, achieved a Mid-Southern Conference Championship, a Sectional
Championship, a Regional Championship, and a Semi-State Runner-up honor,
still are bearers of several current school football records. After
twenty years the 1989 team still maintains the mark of which several Pirate
teams strive to achieve each year. The team, coaches and staff of the
1989 Pirate Football team will be honored at halftime of the September 11th
game in Dutch Reis Field. Brian Keith is in the process of contacting
1989 team members and coaches, if you have not heard from Brian, please
contact him or Charlestown Pirate Pride at
ePiratePride@insightbb.com for additional information and
reservations. Congratulations to the 1989 Pirate Football team for
twenty years of history!
08/28/09:
Pirate JV Soccer Edges Past
Providence:
The Charlestown High
School Boy's Varsity JV Soccer Team
visited Providence HS
on Wednesday, and scored a first-half goal and held off the Pioneers JV
squad for a 1-0 win.
Senior Joseph Garza kicked in an unassisted goal with around 10
minutes left in the opening half. The Pirates defense took care of the
rest, led by sophomore goal keeper Cody Brinck’s nine saves. “The
boys are excited about it, “ Charlestown coach Andrew Smith said about the
win. “It is the first time in 3 years we have competed with Providence.” The
Pirates (2-1-0) will host the Charlestown Invitational on Saturday at Dutch
Reis Field.
For more information about
Charlestown Pirate Soccer, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
Congratulations Pirates!
08/26/09:
Pirate Cross Country Host
Invitational Thursday:
The 2009 Charlestown Cross Country Invitational will be held on
Thursday, August 27 at the Charlestown State Park. The schools invited to
participate include: Austin, Borden, Charlestown, Christian Academy,
Clarksville, Corydon Central, Crawford County, Eastern, Floyd Central,
Henryville, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, Lanesville, Madison, New
Albany, New Washington, North Harrison, Providence, Restoration Christian,
Salem, Scottsburg, Shawe, Silver Creek, South Central, Southwestern and West
Washington. The girls varsity race is scheduled for 5:30 pm followed by the
boys varsity. The junior varsity boys and girls race will begin
approximately 10 minutes after the conclusion of the boys varsity race.
Concessions and invitational t-shirts will be sold, and restrooms are
also available. The park is located 1/2 mile east of Charlestown on highway
62. The course is designed to be spectator friendly so you will see the
runners at several times during the race. There will be a vehicle admission
fee for spectators. The race is will be run on the cross country course
located at the Oak Shelter in the park. Pirate fans are encouraged to
attend and support our Pirate student athletes. For more information
about Pirate Cross Country, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/CrossCountry.htm.
08/21/09:
Pirates Turn Cubs Away with
Stephens Field Goal, 15 - 13:
Pirate Football scored two touchdowns in the second quarter, one a 11
yard pass to Devon Thorstad from Aaron Daniel; and the second
a 72 yard carry by Michael Baines to jump out to a 12 - 0 lead on
Madison. Madison countered at the 7:51 mark of the third quarter when
Zach Zehren connected with Fish for a touchdown and successful Webster kick
made the score 12 - 7 Pirates. The Cubs struck again in the 4th
quarter when QB Zach Zehren capped a 19 play, 86 yard drive with a six yard
touchdown carry. Madison's unsuccessful conversion attempt left the
score at Madison 13, Charlestown 12 with 6:20 left in the game. The
Pirates drove 52 yards on 14 plays to reach the red zone with just 00:44
seconds left when Senior Ariel Stephens kicked a 25 yard game winning
field goal. The Pirates held the Cubs scoreless in the final seconds to claim their
first victory of the season in a close 15 - 13 decision. Senior
Michael Baines finished with 144 rushing yards on 14 carries while
Senior Josh Graham finished with 90 rushing yards on 16 carries and
18 receiving yards on one catch. The Pirates held penalties to 4
totally 37 yards. The Pirates begin conference play next Friday when
they travel to Brownstown to challenge the Braves. For more information about Charlestown Pirate
Football, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Football.htm.
08/20/09:
Pirate Soccer Opens Season with
Victory versus Henryville:
The Charlestown High
School Boy's Varsity Soccer Team
began it's 2009
season rolling all over visiting Hornets of Henryville. The Pirates
had two players score hat tricks as they rolled past Henryville, 13-0.
Doug Roskowski and Jospeh Garza each booted three goals in the
win for Charlestown (1-0-0); which also received two scores each from
Cesar Hernandez and Kevin Gonzalez, and solo scores from
Franco Calvario, Aaron Fielding, and Chicody Mays. The
Pirates are head coached in his first year with the team by Andrew Smith,
assisted by Martin Calvario. For more information about
Charlestown Pirate Soccer, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Soccer.htm.
Congratulations Pirates!
08/15/09:
Pirate Football Opens 09 Regular
Season Friday, Home Versus Madison:
Ready for some Football!?! Charlestown HS Pirate Football
will begin it's 2009 regular season this Friday when hosting the Madison
Cubs. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Dutch Reis Field (the
Boneyard), on the campus of the Charlestown High School. The Pirates
have earned back-to-back Mid-Southern Conference titles in 2007 and 2008;
with serious plans of defending that title for a third year in a row.
Pirate football, from youth league to Junior High, and Junior High to
Varsity has never been so exciting, so don't miss a minute of Pirate grid
iron action! Pre-Game Tailgating festivities will begin at 5:00 p.m.,
sponsored by Charlestown HS Pirate and Lady Pirate Basketball, including
music provided by the Charlestown Digital Connectors; and with school
construction placing parking at a premium, you best arrive early. New
2009 Pirate Football stadium gear and apparel will be on-sale before and
during home games, under the blue tent near the home stand entrance.
If you absolutely can't make it to the game, Charlestown Pirate
Pride Sports Broadcasting will cover the entire Pirate football season live
and free over the internet at
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com, sponsored by Field's Custom Cabinets of Charlestown. Pirate Pride
Sports Broadcasting can also be heard at the game by tuning your portable
radio to 107.3 FM. For more information about Charlestown Pirate
Football, log on to
www.CharlestownPiratePride.com/Football.htm
or
www.CHSPirateFootball.com.
08/15/09:
Pre-Game Tail Gate Party at CHS
for All Home Football Games!
The
Charlestown HS Boy's and Girl's Basketball Teams
will be grilling in front of the main gate beginning at 5pm and continuing
until kickoff at each of the four home football games this year. Menu
examples include "The Mastin", a grilled hamburger in honor of former Head
Coach John Mastin; "The Hawk" a grilled double cheeseburger named after
present Head Coach Jason Hawkins; and if someone would like a chicken
sandwich, they should order the name of the opposing school's mascot (so for
the Pirates' first home game on August 21st versus Madison, just order "The
Cub" if you want Chicken)! Chips drinks, dessert items and a full line
of condiments will also be available; while music will be provided by the
Charlestown Digital Connectors. Come out early to enjoy some great
food and entertainment, then cheer the Pirate on to victory at home!
Charlestown
Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting, is proud to announce the first annual Pirate
& Lady Pirate Basketball Season Tip-Off Coaches Show; live from the Charlestown Pizza Company,
located on the square at 850 Main Street. The show, will feature Charlestown High School
Pirate & Lady Pirate Head Basketball Coaches Sean Smith and Tony Hall in a question and answer discussion of the up-coming
Pirate and Mid-Southern Conference basketball seasons; moderated by Pirate
Pride Sportscasters Michael Grayson and David Trotter. The Basketball
Season Tip-Off Coaches Show will be held on Sunday, November 22nd,
beginning at 6:00 pm and will be broadcasted over the internet via live
streaming audio by Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting at
