The Charlestown HS Pirate Soccer team hosted the River City Jaguars Tuesday evening on Dutch Reis Field.  The Junior Varsity Pirates were victorious over the visiting Jags 4-2; thanks to Pirate goals by Elijah Cooley (2 goals), Joseph Jensen, and Michael Jewell.  The Varsity team didn’t fare so well, logging a 1-5 setback.  Pirate Bryce Wray scored Charlestown’s one goal at the 38:39 minute mark in the 1^st half with an assist from Eric Sipes.  Aric Hooker had 7 saves, and the Pirates had 14 shots with 11 on goal; while the River City Jaguars had 23 shots with 13 on goal.

“We started our season with a bad loss.  I did not see what I expected from the players, especially since we have been practicing for the last 2.5 months.  I did not see any passing or talking or any real physical work on the field.  After beginning the 2nd half, I did see some  improvement. I feel that the players slacked again towards the end of the game. We have 2 practices this week that will allow us time to work with the players and reflect on today’s game. On a different note, I am happy with the performance of the JV team. I know we will work hard to get back on track because I have a lot of faith in this group of kids”, commented Pirate Head Coach Christian Martinez.