Pirates Unstoppable in 56-19 Win Over Corydon

Football

GaddieNot rain, nor gusting winds, nor ankle deep forty degree mud, nor visiting Panthers could slow the Pirates Friday night, hosting the Corydon (4-3 & 3-2 MSC) in the Bone Yard.  The Pirates racked up 458 yards of offensive Friday night, while holding the highly touted Corydon tandem of Kopp and Buck to just 235 yards of total offense.  Panther Junior RB Austin Kopp came into the contest averaging near 220 rushing yards per game, and was held to 111 yards (including a 69 yard break away touchdown run) by the Pirate Defense.

Corydon and Charlestown spent the first quarter trading two touchdown runs apiece for a 16-13 Pirate advantage after one complete.  Gaddie scored Charlestown’s first two touchdowns on scoring runs of 3 and 48 yards respectively.  The Pirates forced the Panthers to fumble the ball nine times, four of which were lost.  Charlestown (5-2 & 4-2 MSC) led 24-13 at halftime after Junior Pirate QB Brendan Lawler scamped through the mud for 28 yard touchdown score just before the break.

The Pirates opened the second half with the ball, after winning the coin toss and deferring before the start.  Junior RB Antoyno Gaddie, on the first play from scrimmage in the second half, broke free of four tackles and scored on a 66 yard carry to stretch the lead to 32-13.  Charlestown finished the night a perfect seven for seven in two point conversion attempts.  The Gaddie score seemed to break the drive of the visitors, but then another fumble gave the ball back to the Pirates when Junior QB Brendan Lawler scored on a 55 yard touchdown scramble to increase the Pirate lead to 27 with 4:59 remaining in the third.  Charlestown scored a third time in the third when Lawler hit Junior WR Garrett Woods for a 40 yard touchdown pass.  Gaddie, who finished the game with 209 rushing yards, added a ten yard rushing score with 10:37 remaining in the game; after Corydon’s Kopp broke free for a 69 yard touchdown run.  Brendan Lawler finished the game with 2 of 6 for 92 yards passing and 140 yards of rushing on 11 carries.  Simon Woolrdige led the Pirate defense with 13 tackles by games end; and was named the Coyle Chevy, Buick, GMC & Coyle Nissan Defensive Player of the Game.  Gaddie was named the Offensive Player of the Game, in the 56-19 win.

The Pirates, who had been averaging seven penalties a game, cleaned it up Friday night to just two for 32 yards.  The Pirates travel to Providence (2-5) next Friday for a none conference showdown with the Pioneers at 7:00 pm.

Volleyball Makes it Three in a Row at South Central

Volleyball

MollyThe Charlestown Lady Pirate Volleyball team capped off another busy week, making a long trip to South Central High School and defeating the Lady Rebels in four.  The win gives the Lady Pirates a three game winning streak; after also beating Borden and Rock Creek earlier in the week.  Charlestown (7-18) has won five of their last seven; as they prepare for sectional play they host in two weeks.  The Charlestown Varsity team defeated South Central 25-22, 16-25, 25-19, and 25-19 Thursday evening.  “This has been a good week for CHS volleyball.  We won all of our matches this week for a three game winning streak! We struggled some tonight with our passing and offense, but I give credit to our girls for sticking with it and how everyone had to step up at times tonight to help get the victory. In the first, set we started with a small lead, but let it slip away and let a few of their servers get on a serving run. We able to hang on and win the first set. The second set we just couldn’t get anything going. We continued to struggle passing wise and we weren’t communicating on defense. The third set we started at a 0-6 deficit before we started to play and turn things around. Hannah Vincent came in to help us with passing and defense. We were down 9-16 when Molly Braunecker gave us a great serving stretch where we scored eight points. Haley Vincent and Emalee Craven had a few serving runs to help us win the set 25-19. The fourth set we were more in control. We had a strong serving run by Emalee Craven, and Danielle Miles hit a few good line shots for kills. I’m proud of the way the girls were able to show how much they wanted the win by coming from behind to win the third set”, commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Tammy Nuxoll.  Charlestown stat leaders at South Central included Emalee Craven (9 kills), Kiersten James and Danielle Miles each contributed seven kills.  Molly Braunecker (11 assists); Bri Harvey (4 blocks); and Maddie Nuxoll and Hannah Vincent had eleven digs each.

The Charlestown JV team remains hot……defeating South Central Thursday evening 25-2 & 25-9 to improve their record to 13-4 on the season.  The Lady Pirate JV team have won nine straight contests and finished 5-2 in conference play this year.  “The JV had a very strong serving night. In the first set, Hannah Vincent served twenty-two straight serves and in the second set Amelia McCoy served twelve straight with Hannah Vincent following with seven straight points. Serving is crucial and tonight consistent serving paid off”, concluded Coach Nuxoll.

Charlestown Volleyball (Varsity and JV) will next be in action in the New Washington Invitational Tournament on Saturday morning, October 10th.

Pirate Tennis Advances to Thursday’s Sectional Final

Boys Tennis

The Charlestown Pirate Tennis team opened Sectional play Wednesday at Silver Creek against the Henryville Hornets.  Charlestown advances to Thursday’s 4:30 pm Sectional Final versus the host Silver Creek Dragons; after defeating Henryville 3-2.  Pirate results versus the Hornets are as follows:  Miles Matthews won #1 singles, 6-0, 6-1; Tyler Massie fell to Henryville 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 in #2 singles; and Trey Woodward wins #3 singles 6-3, 6-1.  Teams split doubles play as Pirates Steven Delaney and Josh Copeland win #1 doubles, 6-2, 6-7, 7-4; while Henryville defeats Zach Whitten and Austin Smith in #2 doubles 6-4, 6-6 (8-6).  The win improved Charlestown’s 2015 record to 13-3 overall.

Charlestown will try to avenge the August 20th 4-1 regular season setback to Silver Creek Thursday at 4:30 pm; the Dragons dispatched Borden 5-0 in the second Sectional match held Wednesday.  Best of luck Pirates versus the Dragons.

Pirate Basketball Skills Academy Concludes Successfully

Boys Basketball

CMSskillsAcademy2015The Charlestown Middle School Boys Basketball Skills Academy concluded this past Saturday.  The academy consistently had over 20 participants each of the three Saturdays held this past month; and the “participants came in with a great attitude and worked extremely hard”, according to Pirate Head Coach Jason Connell.  A special thanks to Coach Abbott, Coach Broady, Coach Wigginton, Coach Anderson, and Coach Dietrich for their involvement with our Skills Academy program.  “It takes all of us to get where we want to go.  The foundation is key!”  For more information about Pirate Basketball, go to www.PiratePride.BLUE/BoysBasketball.

Cross Country Makes Rainy Run at New Wash

Cross Country

XCatNewWashington2015On a rainy, chilly evening in New Washington, the Charlestown Lady Pirate Cross Country team took 3rd place in a field of 10 teams.  Leading the way and winning a plaque was Katie Rhodes, finishing in 2nd place.  Winning medals were Erin Kimbrell in 15th place and Alexis Gurr in 16th place.  Those receiving ribbons were Piper Clark in 21st, Isabella Golja in 25th and Molly Sumner in 29th place. The Lady Pirates ran well in sloppy conditions, and considering that we were without the services of Gabrielle Gagnon and Kelsey Lakes did outstanding.  Kelsey started the race and was running in 11th place, but had to come off of the course at about the 2 mile mark.  “I look forward to getting everyone healthy, and see what we can do in conference and sectional”, commented Head Coach Jerry Doyle.

The Charlestown Pirate Cross Country team only had three who ran at New Washington on Tuesday; but they all ran well.  Winning medals on behalf of the Pirates were Harrison Adams in 16th place and Matt Fellows in 18th place.  Placing 21stand receiving a ribbon was Darian Zeis.  “All of the guys have been running really well lately, and I am expecting them all to be excited for sectional.  I would love nothing more than to see them move on to regional as a team!”, commented Coach Doyle.

Lady Pirate Volleyball Tops Borden 3-0

Volleyball

Charlestown Lady Pirate Volleyball (6-18) played some of their best ball of the season, defeating the visiting Borden Lady Braves in three; while winning their fourth of the last four outings.  The varsity team won 25-12, 25-23, and 25-19; and is available for archived listening at CPPSB.com and viewing via Pirate Pride Sports on Periscope.  Seniors Danielle Miles, Manager Nick Nuxoll, and Announcer Logan Johnson were all honored before the Varsity game as part of Senior Night festivities.  “I’m super proud of the way our girls played tonight especially our lone senior Danielle Miles.  Dani has worked really hard this season to improve her game and be leader for this team.  She has really been playing well late in the season” commented Coach Tammy Nuxoll.  Danielle Miles ended the night with four kills, passed well and led the team in digs with twelve.  “We came out strong in the first match, but Borden was also making several errors.  We talked in the huddle before the second set how we needed to prepare for Borden to make fewer errors and they did just that.  We continued to play hard, but found ourselves down 21-23 at the end of the set.  We were able to fight back and come back and get the win. The third set was close also, but we were able to keep our composure to get the win”, concluded Coach Nuxoll.  Emalee Craven had a good night, leading the team with nine kills, 4 blocks and 2 aces.  “It is a good feeling to see the team working together well at the end of the season.”

The Charlestown JV team defeated Borden in a best of three, 25-13, 25-10; and improved their record to 12-4 on the season.  “Our JV team is playing strong. They are on an eight match winning streak. Hannah Vincent had a good night serving and Kaia Reid had a good night offensively”, commented Coach Nuxoll.

The Lady Pirates return to the road Thursday at South Central.

Pirate and Lady Pirate Soccer Sectionals Set

Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer

The Charlestown Pirate and Lady Pirate Soccer Sectional draws are complete. The Boys Soccer team will be facing off against Corydon Central on Monday night, October 5th, at 5:00pm. The Girls Soccer team will be facing off against Jeffersonville on Tuesday night, October 6th, at 5:00pm. Both matches are played at Floyd Central High School. For more information, please contact the Athletic Department at Charlestown High School. 812-256-3328 ex.11142.

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