Anytime Fitness Announces Spring Break Athletic Camp

Athletic Department

AnytimeFitnessCampAdCharlestown’s Anytime Fitness, located at 1107 Market Street, has announced the return of their Advanced Athletic Training Camps.  The camps are scheduled to cater to high school athletes during the up-coming two week spring break (intersession period).  There are two 1-week opportunities tentatively scheduled for: March 23-27, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and March 30—April 3, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Athletes will receive instruction for proper & safe lifting technique, enhanced conditioning, strength, and speed & agility.  The camps also include daily workouts, nutrition support,  individualized progression plan, and post-clinic homework. Camps are at a low price of $99 per week.  Space is limited, so call Anytime Fitness TODAY for more and to reserve your spot!  Greg Wilkerson, ISSA-CPT, FNS Phone: 812-256-8463.  Anytime Fitness is a proud supporter or Charlestown Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics!

Pirates’ 1990 Sectional Champs Celebrate 25 Year Mark

Athletic Department, Boys Basketball

1990BBBSectionalChampsIn 1990, Coach Allan Cundiff created one of the most phenomenal Pirates’ teams that have withstood time in the annals of hoops legacy at Charlestown High School.  And, on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the CHS Sports Arena, these extraordinary Pirates along with Coach Cundiff will be honored prior to the Mid-Southern Conference encounter between the host Pirates and the Salem Lions on their Silver Jubilee of winning the IHSAA Floyd Central Sectional tournament.

          The 1990 Pirates were led by outstanding players, Buster Bussey, Brad Crace, Jamie Denney, Scott Fellows, Will Fugate, Chad Gilbert, Tony Jarvoka, Marlon Jemerson, Ross Knecht, Kyle Lovan, Todd Satterly, John Smith and Hank Weedin. They ended their basketball campaign 21-3, with the most victories by any Charlestown squad. They were Silver Creek Holiday Champs, undefeated Mid-Southern Conference champions, Floyd Central sectional champions, and Seymour regional semi-finalists.

The 1990 Pirates’ impressive average span of wins was 22.3 points per game. The final coaches poll had them ranked 18th in the state, and in the final Associated Press Indiana High School Basketball Poll, the Pirates ranked 8th in the Hoosier State.

            The Charlestown High School Pirates boys’ basketball program will celebrate 100 years of hoops action in 2017, and the return of these exceptional athletes to their alma mater presents only the third in a series of special Pirate tributes to other extraordinary coaches, players and teams, and their incredible moments on the hardwood.  After the game, come and enjoy the memories with these powerhouse players and Coach Cundiff in the Hospitality Room at the CHS Sports Arena. Light refreshments will be served.

Indiana’s Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings Announced

Boys Basketball

The Charlestown Pirate Basketball program (9-11), learned their path to returning to the Sectional #30 Sectional Championship game Sunday evening.  The Class 3A Boys Basketball Sectional will be hosted this year by Corydon High School; Tuesday through Saturday, beginning March 3rd through March 7th.  Charlestown has drawn host Corydon (14-5) in their first round game in the second lower bracket game opposite of a game between Scottsburg (13-6) and North Harrison (6-14).  Charlestown and Corydon will tip off at approximately 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 4th.  The upper half of the Sectional #30 bracket, games played on Tuesday evening at Corydon High School, includes Madison (11-8) vs. Salem (8-12) and Silver Creek (18-2) vs. Brownstown (15-3).  The Pirates will finish their regular season this week Monday night at New Washington, Tuesday night hosting Jeffersonville, and Saturday hsoting Salem.  Silver Creek is the defending Sectional #30 Sectional Champions.  Complete Boys Basketball Sectional pairings are available at http://www.maxpreps.com.

Annual Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction Saturday

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 28th.  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.

Pirate Grappler Haynes is Headed to State

Wrestling

BryantHaynesCharlestown Pirate Wrestlers Senior Bryant Haynes and Junior Zach Higdon competed in Saturday’s Indiana High School Wrestling Semi-State Round in Evansville.  Higdon’s season ended in an opening round 7-0 decision to eventual Semi-State Champion Evan Elmore or Avon High School.  Higdon finished the season with an excellent overall record of 40-6, in the 182 pound weight class.  Haynes, wrestling in the 145 pound weight class, opened Saturday’s Semi-State tournament with a 5-2 decision over Brownsburg’s Troy Owen in the quarterfinal round.  Haynes then defeated Evansville Central’s Hunter McCormick in a 7-5 decision before falling to Evansville Mater Dei’s Blake Jourdan 16-6 major decision.  Haynes then defeated Castle’s Patrick Schnell in a 4:21 fall for the Semi-State Tournament’s 3rd place, qualifying him to advance to next Saturday’s Indiana High School Wrestling State Finals in Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.  Bryant Haynes currently advances to State with a record of 46 wins and 6 loses.  Haynes began the State Tournament with a Sectional Championship and Regional Runner-up in the 145 pound class for the second straight year.  In 2014, Haynes advanced to the Semi-State and State Finals, however did not place.  When asked what it felt like to return to the State Finals in comparison to last year, Haynes commented “It’s so much better, more satisfying having the 3rd place Semi-State finish coming into it.”  Haynes stated the he felt his biggest challenge Saturday will be winning the opening match, allow him to place at the State level; which has been a personal goal.  Click here for more information about Bryant Haynes’ wrestling records.  Bryant is the tenth Charlestown Pirate to wrestle in the Indiana State Finals, Saturday he will attempt to become the third to ever place at the State Finals following Chad Tisdale (4th) and Richard Lanham (7th) in 1990.  Congratulations to Bryant Haynes and Zach Higdon, not only for their accomplishments in this season’s Wrestling State Tourney, but also for their outstanding representation of Pirate Nation.

Pirates Top North Harrison on the Road, 75-57

Boys Basketball

jamalLong14aThe Charlestown Pirate Basketball team improved its record to 8-11 and 3-5 in the conference by wasting no time defeating the home standing Cougars in Ramsey Thursday evening.  North Harrison dropped to 5-14 under first year head coach Kevin Jones; while the victory gave the Pirates their fifth win in the last six match-ups with the Cougars.  “We got off to a great start because of our defense.  It was a great team win” commented Pirate Head Coach Jason Connell after the game.  The Pirates led the Cougars 26-9 at the end of the first, then 40-21 at the half.  Jamal Long, who averages twelve points a game, led the Pirate scorers Thursday night by finishing with 29.  Eli Daniel added 8 points, while Derek Walters, Lex Smith and Korey Harris all finished with seven points a piece, respectfully.  Charlestown used the quick start to cruise to a 75-57 victory by game’s end.  Charlestown is back in action Tuesday evening at New Washington.  The Pirates topped the Mustangs 69-39 in the season opener in the CHS Sports Arena.

Lady Pirates Edge Madison-Advance to Semi Final

Girls Basketball

BurdinVMadisonThe Charlestown Lady Pirates had just faced the Lady Cubs four days earlier in their regular season finale; so how to beat Madison was fresh in their mind Tuesday evening.  Tuesday evening Charlestown and Madison girls faced off again, this time in the first round of the Class 3A Sectional #30; hosted by Scottsburg.  Tuesday night the Lady Pirates also remembered that the Lady Cubs ended their unexpected Sectional run last season, on their home court in the Sectional Final.  Enough was enough, was the theme and the Lady Pirates refused to give up.  The game plan for Madison was simple, through a zone defense at them, deny the ball inside to their scorers, make them win from the perimeter and control the momentum.  “The atmosphere of the game was great, I’m so proud of these girls, they just didn’t give up, again” commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Michael Prichard after the game.  The Lady Pirates (19-4) executed on all counts, and got a little luck at the end to finish and advance.  Meyer Gym is a historic facility, seen many a Hoosier style games, this was another one.  Charlestown and Madison played even through the first period, taking a 11-10 lead to the second.  Charlestown’s game plan developed results in the second as the Lady Pirates slowly moved ahead to take a 24-19 lead to the halftime locker room.  Charlestown opened the second half with a 5-0 spurt to quickly lead by ten.  Madison fought back, as Justice Burdin and Bethany Hall moved into foul trouble, and tied the score at 33 just as the fourth period started.  Charlestown and Madison traded a point or two lead several times for the remaining of the game.  Seniors Kaitlynn Henning and Justice Burdin were determined and unstoppable; Junior Lexi Logsdon was clutch and took care of all the little things at both ends of the court; Junior Bethany Hall wore down her opponents, and Freshman Bri Harvey played as if she had three years of varsity in her hip pocket.  Henning finished the game with 16 points, Justice Burdin 12, and Lexi Logsdon 9 as the team battled every second for the 41-40 victory.  Burdin was named the Coyle Chevy, Buick, GMC and Coyle Nissan Player of the Game by Pirate Pride Sports.  Madison (16-8) had chances in the final seconds to score points and steal the game back, but couldn’t execute.  The Lady Pirates advance to Friday’s Sectional Semi-Final game versus Salem, a familiar MSC foe Charlestown edged 52-44 on January 22nd.  Salem (10-13), upset host Scottsburg in Tuesday Sectional opening game.  Charlestown and Salem tip off at 6:00 pm Friday, and again at Charles Meyer Gym, just off Indiana 56 on the east side of Scottsburg.  If you absolutely can’t make it to the game, CPPSB will broadcast the game live beginning at 5:40 pm at www.CPPSB.com.  (photo of Justice Burdin firing a shot over Madison, courtesy of Melissa Stewart)

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