Pirates Chisman and Ottersbach Named School Winners for the Heisman High School Scholarship

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Congratulations to Tara Chisman and Jake Ottersbach for being named Charlestown High School’s 2022 Heisman High School Scholarship winners.

The Heisman Memorial Trophy is renowned for symbolizing the pursuit of excellence with integrity. The Heisman High School Scholarship, presented by Acceptance Insurance, extends the Heisman prestige to our nation’s most esteemed male and female high school seniors by recognizing and rewarding outstanding scholar-athletes who understand that the most important victories not only happen on the field, but in their schools and communities. These remarkable young leaders set the example and make a game-changing difference every day, paving the way to greatness for everyone around them.

Chisman is a member of the Lady Pirate volleyball and track and field teams; Ottersbach is a member of the Pirate football, basketball, and track and field teams. Both have advanced to the state round where those winners will be announced later.

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50 Years of Charlestown Pirate Football Celebration to Be Held Tomorrow Evening

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Charlestown High School Athletic Department is pleased to announce the celebration of 50 Years of Pirate Football tomorrow evening, October 14, 2022. 

 

The current 8-0* Pirate team will host Mid Southern Conference opponent Eastern (Pekin) for a 7:00 tip off on their senior night. A public recognition of former players, coaches, and managers from the past 50 years is planned and the school’s WPMQ Sports Broadcasting team will provide a special history exhibit to help take you back down memory lane. Long-time Coach John Mastin will be your grand marshal for the evening. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to relish in a special time in Charlestown history!

 

Here is the timeline of events: 

6:00 P.M. – Pirate alumni players meet in the gym to browse the tables of football artifacts and the WPMQ history exhibit. (Coach Mastin will be there as early as 5:00 for anyone who wishes to arrive early and view the upgrades in the school.)

6:10 – Brian Keith will speak about the players he has seen over the years as a kid, a player, and as a broadcaster as well as what it meant to be a Pirate football player for him and his family.

6:15 – Coach Hawkins will speak on what it was like to play against Charlestown, what it feels like to coach the Pirates, and give everyone an update on the current team and  facilities.

6:20 – Coach Mastin’s will reflect on football from the early years to now, what it takes to run a program, relationships over the years, and what it meant to be the long-time coach of the Pirates. 

6:25 – Tony Hall will speak on what it meant to be a player and coach and athletic director at Charlestown.

6:30 – Open Mic for any players or coaches to share their memoirs, practice, best games, and/or best season.

6:45 – Pirate Alumni enter through the pass gate. Family members need to enter through the gate and pay to enter the game. Gather in the high jump area at the east end zone on the field to visit and enjoy the game. Some seating will be available. Senior night recognitions for our Class of 2023 fall athletes and activities will begin at that time as well. (See separate social media post for the details on senior night.)

7:00 – Kickoff

Between Q1 & Q2: Members of 13 MSC Championship teams will be introduced and walk to the midfield. 

Halftime: The Marching Band of Pirates will perform for the first ten minutes. Following the band, all alumni players, coaches, support staff in attendance will be introduced and walk to  midfield.

Between Q3 & Q4:  Members of the four Sectional and one regional Championship teams will walk to the 50 yard line.

 

We look forward to a great night of fellowship and reminiscing and a big Pirate win!  Go Big Blue!

Ben Phillips Selects Indiana University to Continue School and Wrestling

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Recently, Charlestown’s 2022 graduate Ben Phillips was joined by family, teammates, and coaches to sign his letter of intent to attend school and wrestle at Indiana University. At the time of his celebratory signing, Phillips had already begun classes in Bloomington, working toward a degree in Exercise Science. But, as always, it was a pleasure to have him back in Charlestown for the evening.

Most know that Phillips was a very decorated athlete at Charlestown as a two-time state medalist, conference, sectional, and regional champion, record holder, and more who had received multiple offers from colleges and universities. When asked about his decision to go to Indiana University, Phillips said: “I really love the coaches, the team, and the training environment. They have so many resources to help me become the best I can be! Bloomington is also closer to home than most of my other options, so that helped in the decision making process. I am super excited for my future at Indiana, and I am thankful for everyone who has helped me get to this point. Go Hoosiers!” Phillips is one of twelve incoming freshmen or transfers to the team.

Charlestown wrestling coach Adam Doherty shared the following sentiments on Phillips: “Ben has been amazing to coach over the last four years.  He broke multiple school records, including the only CHS wrestler to place twice in the State tournament and tied the highest finish of 4th.  Ben always put in the work and constantly pushed himself to be better.  He was a great teammate that wanted to see everyone succeed as much as he did himself.  I am so excited to see his hard work pay, and can’t wait to see him do big things at Indiana University.”

Founded in 1820, Indiana University Bloomington is the flagship campus of IU’s seven campuses and two regional centers statewide. Innovation, creativity, and academic freedom are hallmarks of our world-class contributions in research and the arts. As a public ivy league institution, Indiana University Bloomington was ranked in the top 40 public national universities, tied for 36th, and was tied for 89th among all colleges and universities in the 2019 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings.

Indiana University competes in the Big 10 Athletic Conference in 13 NCAA Division I sports including baseball, basketball, cross country, field hockey, football, golf, rowing, soccer, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field, water polo, and wrestling.

The Charlestown High School athletic department and WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulate Ben and wish him a healthy and prosperous future as an Indiana Hoosier.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network’s Aiden Stewart.

CHS to Celebrate 50 Years of Football; Alumni Please RSVP for the EVENT

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On behalf of the Charlestown High School Athletic Department, I have the honor of inviting you back to CHS for a once-in-a-lifetime event. On October 14th, 2022 we will celebrate 50 years of Pirate Football and we’d love for you to be there!

The current 3-0 Pirate team will host Mid Southern Conference opponent Eastern (Pekin) for a 7:00 tip off on their senior night. Mr. Gilbert and the Athletic Department are planning a public recognition of former players, coaches, and managers from the past 50 years and the school’s WPMQ Sports Broadcasting team is working on some special memorabilia to help take you back down memory lane. You don’t want to miss this opportunity to relish in a special time in your life.

More details for this event are set to come but if you can attend, we ask that you please complete the form linked below as your RSVP by October 7th. By doing so, you will be granted admission to the game courtesy of CHS Athletics. Should you need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact my colleague Chad Gilbert at cgilbert@gcccschools or (812) 256-3328, Coach John David Mastin via the alumni Facebook page, or me – Melissa Stewart – mstewart@gccschools.com.

We look forward to seeing you on October 14th!

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Alex Wright to Join Men’s Golf at Hanover College This Fall

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Seated: Jennifer Fleece (Alex’s Mother), Alex, and Kevin Wright (Alex’s Father) Standing: Charlestown Golf Coach Adam Tolliver

Recently in the presence of family, friends, and coaches, Charlestown senior Alex Wright signed his celebratory letter of intent to attend school and play golf at Hanover College in the fall.

Wright just completed his senior season for the Pirates, only his second ever, becoming the first golfer under coach Adam Tolliver to advance to the regional in his eleven year tenure and the first in recent history to go on to the collegiate level. Wright earned Mid Southern Conference honors this season as well and was a medalist in matches for Charlestown.

When asked about his choice to play at Hanover College with the Panthers, Wright replied, “I chose Hanover to be my home for the next four years because that is exactly what it feels like to me. I have the wonderful opportunity of being able to continue my golf career at Hanover and hope to do big things with the team and Coach Gulley. The coaching staff that Hanover has and the teammates have already made me feel comfortable and a part of the team. Hanover is also a wonderful school for academics which is extremely important to me. Being able to continue my golf career but also receive a very prestigious degree is an honor and I can’t wait to do great things at Hanover College. Go Panthers.” Wright plans to major in pre-law with a focus on political science and economics at Hanover.

Charlestown golf coach Adam Tolliver commented on Alex saying: “I am beyond excited for Alex to have this chance. Alex has put in an amazing amount of work to improve his game so much over the course of two seasons. There can’t be more than a handful of days over the last two years he didn’t do something golf related. Alex’s work ethic and leadership has elevated the entire team, so I will be sad to see that go, but I know Hanover is getting a good one and am excited to see his continued growth.””

Hanover College competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, including Anderson University, Bluffton University (Ohio), Defiance College (Ohio), Earlham College, Franklin College, Hanover College, Manchester University, Mount St. Joseph University (Ohio), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology & Transylvania University (Ky.) Hanover is home to twenty varsity sports including men’s and women’s basketball,  cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field, men’s baseball, football and swimming, and women’s softball and volleyball.

Nestled in 650 acres of a wooded campus and located on the banks of the scenic Ohio River, Hanover College is a private, liberal arts institution where brains and beauty truly intersect. Their rigorous interdisciplinary academic program with 34 majors attracts the best and the brightest from across the region and beyond.

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Alex (also a valued member of the WPMQ Sports Broadcasting staff) and wishes him a healthy and prosperous future as a Hanover College Panther.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network staff member Aiden Stewart.

Charlestown’s Alyssa Moore Signs to Continue Tennis at Hanover College

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(L to R): Denise Moore (Alyssa’s Mother), Alyssa, and Charlestown Tennis Coach Scott Matthews

Charlestown graduate Alyssa Moore recently signed a celebratory letter of intent to attend school and play tennis at Hanover College next year.

Nestled in 650 acres of a wooded campus and located on the banks of the scenic Ohio River, Hanover College is a private, liberal arts institution where brains and beauty truly intersect. Their rigorous interdisciplinary academic program with 34 majors attracts the best and the brightest from across the region and beyond.

Hanover College competes at the NCAA Division III level in the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference, including Anderson University, Bluffton University (Ohio), Defiance College (Ohio), Earlham College, Franklin College, Hanover College, Manchester University, Mount St. Joseph University (Ohio), Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology & Transylvania University (Ky.) Hanover is home to twenty varsity sports including men’s and women’s basketball,  cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, track and field, men’s baseball, football and swimming, and women’s softball and volleyball.

When asked about her choice to attend school and play tennis at Hanover College with the Panthers, Moore replied, “When I first visited Hanover, Coach LaRue asked if I would take some time to come see him and the team. As soon as I got there, everyone made me feel like I was already a part of their family. I really look forward to being with my Panther family and joining the team.”

Charlestown tennis coach Scott Matthews had this to say: “On behalf of the Charlestown tennis team, we would like to congratulate Alyssa on furthering her academic and athletic career at Hanover College. Best of luck, Alyssa.” Alyssa was a four year member of the Lady Pirate Tennis team.

WPMQ, The Pirate Network congratulates Alyssa wishes her a healthy and prosperous future as a Hanover College Panther.

Article contributed by WPMQ, The Pirate Network staff member Aiden Stewart.

Charlestown Pirate Baseball is Lacing Up 4 Pediatric Cancer

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During this Friday night’s baseball game vs Providence, the Charlestown Pirates are Lacing Up 4 Pediatric Cancer to support the Go4theGoal Foundation to help kids battling cancer.

Lace Up 4 Pediatric Cancer began in the fall of 2011. Since then, professional, college and youth teams have participated in raising funds and awareness for the #1 disease killer of children. To date, over a half million athletes have supported our cause. $4 from every $5 pair of laces and 100% of all donations directly benefit kids and families in the state where the funds are raised.

Go4theGoal works to improve the lives of children battling cancer by providing financial assistance, granting special wishes, developing unique hospital programs, and funding innovative research. Learn more about Go4theGoal and how you can help to make a difference by visiting Go4theGoal.org.
You can help the baseball team reach their fundraising goal by going to donate.go4thegoal.org and look up “Team Name” or by scanning the QR Code below.
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