Charlestown Pirate Baseball Seniors, Ryan Jones (left seated center) and Drew Reich (right seated center) have signed to play NJCAA college baseball next school year for Owens College in Perrysburg, Ohio.  Ryan is joined by his family, including parents JR and Tisha Jones and Drew his family, including patents Andrew Reich and Jennifer Romans.  Both families are joined by Pirate Baseball Assistant Coach Brian Hester and Head Coach Ricky Romans (left to right standing) and Charlestown High School Athletic Director Chad Gilbert (seated left).

Drew has a current high school pitching record of 22 wins and 3 loses, and on a 22 game winning streak with an ERA of 2.50 and 185 strikeouts.  Owens College is currently recruiting Drew for a pitching position on their team.

Ryan currently, going into his senior year as a Pirate, holds a .394 batting average (99-251) just one hit shy of #100; including 17 doubles, 7 triples, 7 home runs, and 66 stolen bases.  Owens College is currently recruiting Ryan as an outfielder prospect.

” I am very proud of both of these guys.  They have worked extremely hard and deserve this opportunity.  I fully expect them to represent Owens and Coach Parisho’s baseball program with the same effort and attitude the way they have represented Charlestown High School and our baseball program”, commented Head Pirate skipper Romans after the signing ceremony.  Congratulations to both Ryan and Drew on pursuing Baseball at the next level and best of luck from Pirate Nation….Once a Pirate, ALWAYS A PIRATE!  For more information about Pirate Baseball, including the upcoming 2015 regular season schedules, go to www.PiratePride.BLUE/Baseball!

The annual Charlestown Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction, to benefit the Pirate Baseball program, will be held this Saturday, February 28th at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  Pleasant Ridge Church is located at 301 Gospel Road, just two block from Hwy. 403 in Charlestown.  The event will kick-off at 5:30 pm with a bowl of chili, dessert and drink for $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (10 and under).  $1 Hot Dogs will also be available.  Chili Supper tickets will be sold in advance and at the door on February 28^th.  After your chili dinner, take your chances on any of the auction items available for bid.  All proceeds from this event benefit the Charlestown High School Pirate Baseball program.

The 3rd Annual Charlestown Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction will take place on Saturday, February 28th beginning at 5:30 pm.  The event will be held at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, located at 301 Gospel Road, just south of Highway 403.  For more information, please contact Coach Romans at 502-641-2883.