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Pirates Advance to Sectional Semi-Final
The IHSAA Class 3A Sectional #30 host Charlestown Pirates opened post season play Wednesday evening against the Corydon Panthers (2-22). The Pirates started slow, tied with the Panthers at six after one before opening up to a 31-12 halftime advantage. Charlestown (16-7) cruised in the second half to a 66-29 final, advancing themselves to Friday’s Sectional Semi-Final against Silver Creek. Silver Creek dispatched Scottsburg in Wednesday’s second contest. Friday’s 6:00 pm Sectional Semi-Final (all play at Charlestown’s CHS Sports Arena) will feature Brownstown versus Salem. Senior Tanner Wesp lead the Pirate stat line Wednesday evening with 13 points and 12 rebounds against Corydon. Senior Jamal Long added 13 points and Junior Jordan Knoebel nine respectively. CPPSB will broadcast Friday night’s Semi-Final versus Silver Creek, when the Pirates will attempt to avenge a Holiday Tourney double overtime loss to the Dragons on their floor. Support your Pirates in Friday’s 7:30 pm Sectional Semi-Final versus arch rival Silver Creek.
Lady Pirate Softball Fund Raising for Cancer Awareness Game
The Lady Pirate Softball team will open its 2016 season with a scrimmage at Floyd Central High School on March 16th. The scrimmage will played in honor and recognition of Cancer Awareness. The Lady Pirate Softball team is selling t-shirts to help raise money to be donated toward cancer research. A replica of fund raiser t-shirt and downloadable order form is available by CLICKING HERE. All orders must be received by Monday, March 7th, 2016. Help your Lady Pirates fund raise and recognize this very worth cause.
Annual Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction this Saturday
The annual Charlestown Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction, to benefit the Pirate Baseball program, will be held this Saturday, February 27th 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 27th. 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.
Pirates Draw Corydon and Host Boys Sectional Next Week
The IHSAA held its annual lottery draw to determine Boys Sectional pairing Sunday evening; as the Charlestown Pirates drew Corydon in Wednesday’s (Mar. 2nd) first game. Charlestown is also this year’s host of the Class 3A Boys Basketball Sectional #30, in the CHS Sports Arena. Charlestown (15-6) defeated Corydon (1-20) on the road this past Saturday 75-43. The remainder of the Sectional #30 pairings include Brownstown (18-3) v. North Harrison (12-7) in Tuesday’s game one, and Silver Creek (17-4) v. Scottsburg (1-20) in Wednesday’s second game. Salem (15-5) drew the bye and will play the Brownstown-North Harrison winner in the first Semi-Final game Friday March 4th. The Charlestown-Corydon winner and Silver Creek-Scottsburg winner will play in Friday’s second Semi-Final. Catch all the Pirate Basketball Sectional action live by Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting on www.CPPSB.com.
Pirates Top Courgars 61-44 in Conference Play
The Pirate Basketball team hosted North Harrison Thursday evening in Mid-Southern Conference play. The Pirates cruised to a 61-44 victory after leading 30-24, moving to 10-6 overall and 3-2 in MSC play. Jamal Long led the Pirates in scoring, finishing the game with 16; Tanner Wesp added 13 and Korey Harris 9 respectfully. “We got off to a slow start by really picked up our defensive effort in the second half”, evaluated Pirate Head Coach Jason Connell. The Pirates are next in action Tuesday when they host the Austin Eagles 4-12) in MSC play.
Lady Pirates Advance with Win Over Brownstown
In a nip and tuck game all night, the Charlestown Lady Pirate Basketball team (13-10) surpassed sectional hurdle one Wednesday evening by outlasting Brownstown 47-46 in their post season opener. Sectional #30, hosted by North Harrison, opened Tuesday evening with Silver Creek advancing past defending sectional champs Salem to set up Friday’s first semi-final game between Creek and Corydon (who drew the bye). Charlestown, after defeating Brownstown Wednesday evening, will now face host North Harrison in Friday’s 7:30 pm Semi-Final game (North Harrison also beat Scottsburg 47-46 Wednesday evening). The Lady Pirates and Lady Braves were tied at seven after one quarter of play; before the Braves surged to a 25-20 halftime lead. Charlestown won the third quarter of play, closing to within one (34-33) after three played. Charlestown all by sealed the win Wednesday when Frosh Samantha Matthews’ rebound put back with 13 seconds remaining was just enough for the win. Lexi Logsdon finished the game with 15 points and six rebounds to be named the Coyle Chevy, Buick, GMC & Coyle Nissan Player of the Game by CPPSB. Bri Harvey added 14 points and seven big rebounds; while Matthews finished with 12 points. Erin Kimbrell added six points and some timely defense. “Proud of how tuff and determined we were late in the game”, commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Michael Prichard. Pack the stands Friday night Pirate Nation, help bolster the Lady Pirates over a tough North Harrison team in the 7:30 pm Sectional Semi-Final. If you absolutely can’t make it to the game, you can listen live Friday evening beginning at 7:15 pm on www.CPPSB.com.