Charlestown JV Football hosted their Brownstown Braves counterparts Monday evening at Dutch Reis Field.  After spotting the visiting Braves an 8-0 lead, the defense shored things up and the offense got going as well to come back and win 19-8.  Offensively, carries were split between Nathan Thomas, Amado Gomez, and Kain Blankenship.  Nathan also rushed for two touchdowns.  Logan Gurr completed four passes for 70 yards to Mitch Wurtsmith, one of those for a go ahead TD to gain a 12-8 lead.  Calvin McClelland also coverted a PAT kick. Mitch was named the offensive player of the game; while defensively, interior line play was strong by Aden Dennison and Sean Baker.  Max Mitchell provided pressure off the edge and Dakota Porter added an interception.  Aden was named the defensive player of the game with 9 tackles.  The JV Pirate team is now 2-0 and 1-0 in MSC play.

Congratulations to Tate “T8” Boley! During Charlestown Pirate Football’s 31-30 season opener win over Madison, “T8” received a Madison punt and returned it for a 90 yard Touchdown; setting a New Charlestown High School Football Record for the Longest Punt Return for a Touchdown. The previous record (85 yards TD return) was set in 1986 by Jeff VanMeter, versus Corydon.

Charlestown Pirate JV Football traveled to Madison Saturday morning and put a 33-0 thumping on Madison using a “great team effort in every aspect of the game”, commented Assistant Coach David Daniel.  The game marked the team’s season opener, and set well with the coaching staff……”Very proud of all of them”, Coach Daniel added.  The JV Pirate offense was led by Nathan Thomas with touchdown runs of 5, 10, and 55 yards respectfully.  Logan Gurr added a 15 yard touchdown run and another 20 yard TD pass to Brian Wolter.  Thomas was recognized as the team’s offensive player of the game while the JV Pirate defense was led by Kane Blankenship.  Blankenship, recognized as the team’s defensive player of the game, finished the contest with 11 tackles and 3 pass breakups.  Mitch Wurtsmith and Darian Crawford both added an interception apiece for the winning team.   Dalton Bowen converted on three PAT’s and had a touchback on one kickoff.

Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting, in cooperation with Ctown.TV, present the seventh annual Pirate Football Season Preview Show.  The video show was recorded preceding this year’s Blue-White Scrimmage on the campus of Charlestown High School and features Pirate Football Head Coach Jason Hawkins; as well as Assistant Coaches Chris Brafford and Dave Daniel.  The 2015 Pirate Football Season Preview Show is available for viewing by going to www.PiratePride.BLUE/Broadcasting/PreseasonShows or via www.CPPSB.com and selecting “Preseason Shows”.  Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting’s coverage of Pirate Football is sponsored by Bill Broughton Trucking and Excavating, Papa Johns Pizza, Grayson Funeral Homes, Subway, Field’s Custom Cabinets, and the Charlestown Pizza Company.  Special thanks to Ctown.TV and the video production crew of John and Chris Spencer.

The Annual Pirate Football Blue-White Scrimmage will be held next Friday, August 7th on Dutch Reis Field…..with a new twist!  A “Total Team REVIEW” Pirate Football Friday Night Lights Opener.  Watch ALL PIRATE FOOTBALL TEAMS Scrimmage, from Charlestown Little Pirate Football, to Charlestown Middle School Pirate Football, and of course…Charlestown High School Pirate Football!!!! Admission is $2.00 with a new start time of 6:00 pm at Charlestown High School.  Pirate Football will scrimmage at Floyd Central the following Friday (Aug. 14th); then host Madison for the regular season opener on Friday, August 21st at 7:00 pm.  #NoRegrets #PirateNation

PIRATE NATION,

I would like to thank Dr. Melin, GCCS School Board, Mr. Laughner, Mr. Gilbert and the hiring committee for giving me this opportunity. Being away last year made me realize how much I love Charlestown: the community, the schools, the kids, and most of all, the football program. Charlestown is the best football community in Southern Indiana and I think I took that for granted before. I realize relationships and trust will need to be restored. I look forward to the opportunity to meet and talk with all of you. I realized I have a lot of friends and people that care about me and my family in this small town and I plan on showing you how much I care. My daughter, Laney summed it up best a few weeks back, “a year ago today, you messed up my whole life.” She cried when I left and cried when I told her I was coming back. My number 1 fan is happy again (1st relationship restored).

I cannot believe that I get a 2nd chance to coach and teach at the best school and football program in Southern Indiana. Thanks again to everyone that made this dream a reality.
Happy to be back,

Jason Hawkins

Charlestown Pirate Football Senior Quarterback Tristan Chester gathered with school officials and his family Wednesday to formally sign to play football for the Manchester University Spartans.  Manchester University is located in north central Indiana; whose football program plays in the Heartland Athletic Conference of NCAA III competition.  Tristan (seated center) is joined by his parents Doug and Heather Chester, as well as sisters Heidi (left) and Alex (right).  Supporting Tristan and standing are Charlestown High School Athletic Director Chad Gilbert (left) and Head Pirate Football Coach Darin Ward (right).  When asked what attracted him to Manchester University; Chester stated that during a recent visit to the campus he “felt it was just the right size for him”; and that he is “comfortable with the style of football” the Spartans have been playing.  Chester stated that he also hopes to learn the program behind Manchester’s All-Conference and Top 25 in the nation quarterback; and then possibly take the reigns as a Sophomore.  During his Senior year, Tristan helped lead the Pirates to a 10-3 season record and a Sectional Championship; while completing 106 of 195 passes, totaling 1,458 yards and 15 touchdowns.  Pirate Head Coach Darin Ward, when asked about Chester’s opportunity commented:  “I think its a good fit for both (Tristan and Manchester University); and Tristan has a very good football IQ that will benefit him at the college level.  Another big thing, is that Tristan got it done academically, which helped make this opportunity possible.”  Congratulations to Tristan Chester, and best of luck representing Charlestown on the division three grid iron!