Category Archives: ARSS

Schoenbachler to Join Inaugural Women’s Golf Team at IU Southeast in the Fall

ARSS, Girls Golf

Surrounded by family, teammates, and coaches, Emma Schoenbachler recently signed her celebratory letter of intent to continue her education and play women’s golf for Indiana University Southeast.

Indiana University Southeast, a regional campus of Indiana University, is a four-year, public, comprehensive university located in New Albany, Indiana, just across the Ohio River from Louisville, Kentucky. Founded in 1941, it provides high-quality educational programs and services that promote student learning and prepare students for productive citizenship in a diverse society, and that contribute to the intellectual, cultural, and economic development of our region. IU Southeast competes at the NAIA level in the River States Conference and is currently home to nine varsity sports, but announced in October of 2024 that they would be adding men’s and women’s golf in the fall of 2025.

Schoenbachler will be part of the inaugural team to take the links for the Grenadiers. The team will consist of approximately 10 student-athletes. Their seasons are comprised of a fall non-championship season consisting of three to four tournaments and a championship season in the spring with seven to eight additional tournaments. Their home courses will be Covered Bridge Golf Club in Sellersburg and Champions Pointe Golf Club in Henryville.

Schoenbachler is a two year member of the Lady Pirate golf team. She was recently accepted into the Pre-Nursing Program at IUS on her way to becoming a NICU Registered Nurse. When asked about her decision to attend school and play golf for the Grenadiers, she responded: “After visiting several universities, IUS felt big enough to experience university life living on campus, but small enough to feel like home. They have a phenomenal nursing program, and the announcement of the women’s golf team just sealed the deal. I can’t wait to continue my nursing pathway and be part of this exciting new golf program.”

CHS Golf Coach Adam Tolliver expressed his congratulations stating, “I am so proud of and excited for Emma to be able to play on the first IUS Girls Golf Team. To be able to witness Emma’s confidence and passion for golf grow over the last few seasons has been amazing and a highlight of my coaching career. She went from having never swung a club to being able to sign with a college team in two years and this clearly shows the dedication and determination Emma has. I know those characteristics will continue to serve her well in both golf and in her life and I am excited to see where her journey will take her. So, on behalf of our CHS Golf Team, we wish Emma congratulations and the best of luck.”

IUS Golf Coach Matt Graston added that he is “Looking forward to the opportunity to coach Emma. She is a hard worker and a solid player who is dedicated to working on her game. She will bring leadership on and off the course.”

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Emma and wishes her a healthy and prosperous future as an Indiana University Southeast Grenadier.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network.

Pirate Football is Selling Mulch This Spring

ARSS, Athletic Department, Football

Charlestown Football is selling mulch to meet their program needs for equipment, player packs, and nutrition. A portion of the fundraiser will also be used to help pay for the newly renovated weight room which benefits all students and athletes at CHS. Bags range in price from $5.00 to $5.50 depending on color. One bag =is 2 cubic feet. 13.5 bags is 1 yard. Please help them reach their goals by making a purchase!

The mulch fundraiser is a plus for you since football players will deliver your mulch to your house and place it wherever you’d like. This will help keep your cars clean and your muscles from aching. Be sure to put specific instructions if you would like the mulch bags placed in a specific area. It can be as simple as: “Place the mulch bags in piles of 5 by the garage door.” Or it can be as specific as: “Place 3 bags by the tree in the front by the mailbox, put 5 bags in the mulch bed in front of the house, etc.” Please also give a good phone number to call in case there is questions about delivery. All information is for the order and fundraiser only and will not be shared. 

Free Delivery Zip Codes: 

  • 47111 – Charlestown 
  • 47143 – Memphis/Henryville
  • 47172 – Sellersburg
  • 47130 – Jeffersonville
  • 47163 – Otisco
  • 47141 – Marysville
  • 47147, 47162 – New Washington

If you are outside the delivery zip codes, you will still be able to make a donation on the players behalf by clicking the “Donate” button.

The fundraiser is taking place from March 11th until April 2nd. Charlestown Football Players and Parents will deliver your mulch purchases on Friday and Saturday, April 4th & 5th. 

Here is the link to place an order: https://www.raise-365.com/order/37356/24147/234046 . Thank you for your support of Charlestown Athletes and our Football Team!

***If you choose to pay by cash or check instead of credit card, please see a player and make checks payable to Pirate Pride.***

2025 CHARLESTOWN SPRING SPORTS SCHEDULES

ARSS, Athletic Department, Baseball, Boys Golf, Girls Tennis, Softball, Track & Field

Students in the WPMQ Sportscasting classes at CHS have been hard at work preparing content for the upcoming winter sports season and they’re happy to share some schedule graphics with you! Feel free to save our graphics to your camera roll so you’ve always got them handy! We hope you’ll make it out to support our Pirates this winter! You can always follow the action through WPMQ or team’s individual social media accounts:

BASEBALL:

BOYS GOLF

SOFTBALL

GIRLS TENNIS

TRACK & FIELD

Taylor Signs with Mount St. Joseph

ARSS, Boys Soccer

Recently, Charlestown soccer’s Jared Taylor was joined by family, coaches, friends, and teammates to witness him signing his celebratory letter of intent to attend school and play soccer at Mount St. Joseph University next fall.

The 92-acre scenic campus overlooks the Ohio River just 15-minutes from downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Mount St. Joseph University is a private institution that was founded in 1920. The university enrolls over 1,800 undergraduate students and approximately 300 graduate students across 48 undergraduate programs, nine associate degrees, pre-professional and certificate programs, and graduate programs.

Mount St. Joseph soccer, known as the Lions, competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference with Anderson University, Berea College, Bluffton University, Earlham College, Franklin College, Hanover College, Manchester University, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, and Transylvania University. MSJ is home to 22 other varsity sports for both men and women.

Taylor told WPMQ, when asked about his choice to attend school and play soccer there, “I chose Mount St. Joseph because I believe it is somewhere that can help me excel not only athletically but academically as well. The people there, as well as Coach Clark made me feel like family. I am extremely grateful for everyone who has helped me get to this point. I am hoping to make them all proud and am excited to continue my future at The Mount!”

Charlestown soccer head coach Cristian Martinez shared his sentiments on Taylor’s decision and said, “Chase your dreams with the same passion you brought to the field. College is a new game, and I believe in your ability to score big. Remember, hard work and dedication are the keys to unlocking your full potential. Go make your mark!”

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Jared and wishes him a healthy and prosperous future at Mount St. Joseph University.

Contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network staff member Tatum Poirrier

Benner to Become an Eagle at Midway University

ARSS, Volleyball
Front Row (L to R): Jennifer Benner (Ava’s mother), Ava, Scott Benner (Ava’s father); Back Row (L to R): Brandon Nylin (CHS Volleyball Assistant Coach) and Hannah Nylin (CHS Volleyball Head Coach)

Recently, Charlestown senior Ava Benner was recently joined by family, coaches, teammates, and friends to sign her celebratory letter of intent to attend school and play volleyball at Midway University in the fall.

Midway University is a private Christian university in Midway, Kentucky just minutes from the Lexington area along I-64. The school is located on a 200-acre working farm in the heart of the Kentucky Bluegrass region. It enrolls approximately 1,900 students earning two-year and four-year degrees as well as master’s degrees.

Midway is home to twenty-eight varsity teams for men, women, and co-ed sports and it competes in the River States Conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). The women’s volleyball team has posted winning records in four of its five seasons while most recently advancing to the conference tournament quarterfinals.

When asked about her choice to attend school and play volleyball at Midway University with the Eagles, Benner replied, “I chose Midway because from the moment I stepped on campus, I felt genuinely welcomed by not only the coaching staff, but by everyone I met. Coach Mang is an amazing person and immediately made me feel like I fit right in. I’m super grateful that she has given me this opportunity to continue doing what I love and fulfill my dreams. Additionally, the campus is absolutely beautiful and is everything I was looking for when visiting schools. I’m so excited to be on campus and continue my future at Midway! ” Benner plans to major in biology on the pathway to becoming an occupational therapist.

Charlestown Lady Pirates volleyball coach Hannah Nylin said: “Ava has been an exceptional athlete and strong leader in our program. Her continuous pursuit of excellence—balancing academics, athletics, and school/community involvement—has been truly inspiring. She has left a lasting impact on all of us, and we couldn’t be more proud of her. Midway is incredibly lucky to have her!”

Benner finished her Charlestown career with Mid Southern Conference All-Conference and Academic All State honors. She also charted over 500 career digs and over 750 career kills.

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Ava and wishes her a healthy and prosperous future as a Midway University Eagle.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network staff

Alexa Escamilla to North Carolina A&T to Bowl

ARSS, Uncategorized

Recently in the presence of family, friends, and coaches, Charlestown senior Alexa Escamilla signed her national letter of intent to attend school and participate in bowling at North Carolina A & T in the fall.

Spread over 188 beautiful acres in Greensboro, North Carolina, the campus reflects the pride of every Aggie, with its modern facilities and diverse student resources. They offer 58 undergraduate degree programs, 18 minors, 13 doctoral degree programs, 36 master’s programs and 41 graduate certificate programs. Certificate programs and continuing education opportunities are available in a wide range of areas, as well. With an enrollment of over 14,000 students, North Carolina A&T is the largest historically black college or university (HBCU) in the United States, a position it has held since 2014. Escamilla will major in biology on the pathway to pharmacy at North Carolina A & T.

The Aggies, with 13 sports -five for men and eight for women- compete in NCAA Division I and are members of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) in all sports with the exception of football and women’s bowling where they compete in the Mid Eastern Athletic Conference and just earned their 5th straight regular season conference title. They won the United States Bowling Congress’ Intercollegiate Team Championship in 2015.

Escamilla just completed her senior season for the Pirates as a three-time sectional and regional champion, and two time state finalist. When asked about her choice to play at North Carolina A & T with the Aggies, Escamilla replied, “I am choosing to go to NC A&T because of the incredible environment. I know that I will have all of the resources I need to be successful. Along with an amazing bowling team they have an even better Biology program that I plan to major in! I had the opportunity to meet people who were very genuine and helped make a hard decision, much easier. I am grateful for this opportunity to be a part of something amazing like this team because they have shown me I will be a part of their family. I know that I will feel at home with all of the people I will have around me. The faculty is also a huge part as to why I made my decision. They are willing to help with whatever I may need, especially schooling. A&T will help me grow as a person in both academics and as an athlete. These programs will help me have a future in the career that I know will fulfill me.”

Charlestown bowling coach Wesley Wiles commented on Alexa saying: “Alexa is one of the hardest working and most humble athletes that I have met. Her knowledge of the game and hunger to learn more makes Alexa one of the best bowlers I’ve witnessed. Alexa’s respectfulness and sportsmanship is top notch. I am proud of Alexa and can’t wait to see her continue to grow.”

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Alexa and wishes her a healthy and prosperous future as a North Carolina A & T Aggie.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network

IHSAA Boys Basketball Sectional 30 at Charlestown Information:

ARSS, Athletic Department, Boys Basketball, Uncategorized

GAME SCHEDULE:

Tuesday, March 4th

6:00 PM – Game 1: North Harrison vs Charlestown

7:30 PM – Game 2: Corydon vs Silver Creek

Friday, March 7th

6:00 PM – Game 3: Brownstown vs Winner of Game 1

7:30 PM – Game 4: Madison vs Winner of Game 2

Saturday, March 8th

7:00 PM – Championship: Winner of Game 3 vs Winner of Game 4

TICKETS

$7 per session (As set by the IHSAA) Cash at the gate is preferred or online for a fee https://ihsaa.eventlink.com/Tickets?c=Basketball%20(Boys)…

There are no tournament season passes and Charlestown All Sports Passes are not valid for IHSAA state tournament series contests.

CHS students may purchase tickets via presale at lunch and when doing so they are entered into a drawing for a gift card!

BROADCASTS / MEDIA

Please beware of fraudulent links for video streaming! No one has acquired permission from the IHSAA to video stream this sectional. The only approved radio media through the IHSAA 360 Group for these sectional games are:

WPMQ 99.3 FM

WOCC 102.7 FM

WUME 95.3 FM

WKLO 96.9 FM

WSEZ 98.7 FM

Other media seeking coverage need to contact the tournament Media Director, Aiden Stewart, at aidenelisestewart.25@gmail.com for access.

Spectators are allowed to photograph and film the events as long as it is for personal use only and does not violate IHSAA copyright. FACEBOOK LIVE STREAMS ARE NOT PERMITTED!

OTHER

A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.

B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.

C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.

D. No live animal mascots are permitted.

E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.

F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.

G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.

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