Lady Pirates Cruise to 5-0 Shut Out Victory Over Madison

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirate Softball team improved to 4-2 on the season as they had little problem defeating the team visiting from Madison High School.  The Lady Pirates got their five runs courtesy of six hits, Mackenzie Smith, Leah Sherrill (2), Carly Price (2), and Lexi Logsdon.  Carly Price got the shut out win from the circle (2-1), pitching a complete game in 6 1/2 innings.  Madison (1-6) twice loaded the bases; however the Lady Pirate defense caused them to strand all their runners off four hits.  Leah Sherrill finished the game 2 for 3 at the plate, including a double; Carly Price also finished 2 for 3 and hit a RBI triple in the bottom of the third.  Lexi Logsdon finished 1 for 3 at the plate; however led off in the third with a big triple that begun a two run inning for the Lady Pirates.  Charlestown will next travel to New Albany on Monday for a non-conference clash with the Lady Bulldogs, a game that will be broadcasted live by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting beginning at 4:45 pm on www.CPPSB.com.

Reich and Pirates Throttle the Panthers, 11-1

Baseball

DrewReichSenior Pitcher Drew Reich allowed only three hits, rung up six, and walked one to improve to 2-0 on the season from the mound.  Charlestown dominated Corydon (4-2 & 0-2 MSC) Wednesday night scoring eleven runs on eleven hits and one error to stay the course in conference play.  After a scoreless first, the Pirates (5-1 & 2-0 MSC) outscored the visitors 5-1 in the second to land the first punch.  The knock-out blow came in the bottom of the fourth with a Charlestown four run inning to make it 10-1.  Tanner Wesp finished the game three of four from the plate, including a double and a RBI; while Atom Ward finished a perfect three for three at the plate, including a double and three RBI’s.  Coach Ricky Romans, after the game commented, “I’m proud of the guys effort tonight.  We played an all around good game.  It’s also exciting to see guys step up tonight like Atom Ward.  He did a super job at the plate and gained some valuable confidence.  Overall a great night.”  The Pirates will next host Jeffersonville on Friday, with a 5:00 pm JV first pitch and 7:00 pm Varsity first pitch.

Lady Kats Rally to Beat Lady Pirates, 7-6 in Nine

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirate Softball team (3-2 & 1-1 MSC) hosted the North Harrison Lady Kats Wednesday evening and jumped out to a 6-2 lead before allowing sixth inning rally by the visitors.  North Harrison tied the game in the top of the sixth, scored the winning run off two ninth inning doubles, then held Charlestown in the bottom of the ninth to steal the win and move to 2-4 & 1-0 MSC.  Mackenzie Smith finished the game three of four, including a double, plating two runs; Carly Price two of three, including a double and a run scored; and Kaitlynn Henning finished two for four.  Carly Price began the game in the circle and was relieved by Kendall Cline in the middle of the top of the sixth inning.  The Lady Pirate Junior Varsity team topped North Harrison in the second game, 6-5.  The Lady Pirates are scheduled to travel to Scottsburg on Thursday for a 5:00 pm start.

Pirates Win Providence 4 way, Lady Pirates Set New Record

Track & Field

Charlestown Pirate and Lady Pirate Track & Field joined Henryville and Rock Creek at Providence High School Tuesday evening for a four-way meet.  The highlight of the meet was the Lady Pirate 4 x 800 meter relay team of Gabi Gagnon, Kelsey Lakes, Whitney Andrews and Alysha Flaget setting a new school record.  The new record time of 11:19.8, smashed the previously record by over 30 seconds.  Additionally, Charlestown Lady Pirate first place finishes included Jenna Daniel (14’3″ Long Jump), Alysha Flaget (400 meter Dash 1:06.7), and Whitney Andrews (3200 meter run 13:26.3).  Whitney Andrews also placed second in the 1600 meter run and Alysha Flaget finished second in the 800 meter run.  “All runners had excellent performances this early in the season.  The freshmen did an excellent job in their first high school meet” commented Girls Head Coach Kim Carroll.  The Lady Pirates finished third with 54.5 points, behind first place Henryville (72) and Providence (62.5).

The Pirates had a very successful meet, finishing first with 83 points, ahead of Providence (57), and Henryville (53).  Charlestown first place finishers included Eli Daniel (Long Jump 44’11” and High Jump 6’1″); Steven Delaney (110 meter Hurdles 00:17.5); Charlestown 4 x 100 meter relay team of Eli Daniel, Tyler Olsen, TJ Jackson, and Trey Woodward.  Second place finishers were Daniel in the Long Jump, Jackson in the 400 m Dash, Mitchell Wurtsmith in the 110 m High Hurdles, Olsen in the 200 m Dash, Derek Walters in the 1600 m Run, Delaney in the 300 m Low Hurdles, and the 4 x 400 m Relay team of Jackson, Delaney,  Andrew Shaw, and Peyton Bradshaw.  “We had several outstanding performances tonight and I am extremely proud of all the runners.  Great way to start what looks to be an exciting season in track at Charlestown”, commented Boys Head Coach Brian Stewart.

Charlestown will next host the annual Pirate Relays on April 22nd.

Lady Pirate Flaget with Good Run at Inferno

Track & Field

Charlestown Lady Pirate Alysha Flaget recently competed at the 5th Annual Jeffersonville High School Inferno Tack Meet last Saturday. Alysha ran the 800 mter run in 2:37.08, placing 8th overall; running against some very strong area competition.
The meet included over 600 competitors.  This was Alysha’s first meet of the season; and finished only 2 seconds off her personal best time of last year. “She ran well, is looking to improve her times during the season” commented Coach Kim Carroll.  Congratulations to Alysha and good luck the rest of the season..

Pirates Dominate Eastern 29-4 on the Road

Baseball

Charlestown Pirate Baseball traveled to Pekin-Eastern Monday evening for a MSC match up with the Musketeers.  The Pirates hit the ball early and often, eight Charlestown batters had multiple hits, including a new single game hit record set by Drew Reich.  Drew finished the game 6-7, 5 runs and 7 RBI’s.  Austin Smith got the win from the mound, pitching four innings, allowing four hits, one earned run and ten strikeouts.  “We had some guys step in today and capitalize on some opportunities with some extensive playing time. Conditions weren’t great with the weather for either team”, commented Coach Ricky Romans.  The Pirates improved their record to 4-1 & 1-0 MSC, and will host Corydon Central on Thursday.  Eastern dropped to 0-3 & 0-1 MSC.

Lady Pirate Softball Thumps Creek, 7-4

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirates moved to 3-1 & 1-0 MSC Monday evening after defeating visiting rival Silver Creek 7-4 in 6 1/2 innings.  Sophomore Kendall Cline stole the show again for the Lady Pirates, getting complete win from the circle, strikeout four and allowing four hits.  Cline not only performed well with her pitching duties, she also finished the game a perfect three for three at the plate, including a double, two triples and three RBI’s.  “Kendall did a fantastic job for us, and I was pleased with our hitting once we got their pitcher’s timing down” commented Head Coach Kevin Zollman after the game.  Kendall was named the Coyle Chevy, Buick, GMC & Coyle Nissan Player of the Game by CPPSB.  After two complete innings, Silver Creek jumped out to a one-nothing lead only to see the Lady Pirates get hot at the plate and score five runs in the third.  Creek couldn’t but a rally together from there on, scoring a run in the fifth and two more in the seventh before coming up short.  Carly Price and Bethany Hall both had big games again at the plate for Charlestown, both finishing 2 for 3 with 2 runs each respectfully.  The Lady Pirates host North Harrison Tuesday at five, in another very important Mid-Southern Conference contest.  The game will be broadcasted live by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting at www.CPPSB.com.

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