Pirates Drop Contest at Madison

Boys Soccer

The Charlestown Pirate Soccer team traveled to Madison for a non-conference clash with the Cubs.  The Junior Varsity recorded a 5-0 win however the Varsity fell 1-3.  “Tonight was another game where we lost our concentration.  It was very unfortunate that the Pirate’s lost the help of their captain due to a head injury.  Madison was an organized team and put up a difficult match, winning 3-1.  Hopefully the Pirate’s learned some more things tonight and will continue to put forth a good effort.  I have high hopes for our upcoming home game”, summarized Pirate Head Coach Christian Martinez.  Charlestown sole goal came in the second half at the 5 minute mark by Pascual Gonzalez with an assist by Andrew Mattingly.  The night ended with the Pirates taking 22 shots, which 10 were on goal with Madison taking 13 shots, with 7 on goal.  Pirate Goalie Matt Parrella had 4 saves and allowed three.  The Pirates will next host Scottsburg in MSC play.

Lady Pirates Fall to Jeff, Continue to Improve

Girls Golf

The Charlestown Girls Golf team competed against Jeffersonville HS and New Washington at Elk Run Tuesday evening; falling to Jeffersonville 228 to 250 (New Washington did not score).  New Washington did post the outing medalist, as Katlyn Price carded a 44.  The Lady Pirates were led again by Lizzie Hill, who shot a 59, and Andrea McCoy, who shot a 62; while Kylan Burke (63), and McKenna Harbin (66) rounded out the Charlestown team score.

“This is our lowest team scored posted this year.  Lizzie Hill shot her lowest score to lead the Pirates with 59.  Andrea McCoy followed up with a 62.  I am pleased with the consistency of all our golfers scores each match.  All of them have improved over the season”, commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Kim Carroll.  Next match: Thursday, August 31 at Hidden Creek 4pm, against CAI

Open Letter to Pirate Nation from CPPSB

Broadcasting

2013FootballCrew600-300x205The Charlestown Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting project started in 2008 with a mission of giving something back to the players, team, school & community; by highlighting the hard work of our CHS student athletes.  The project was NEVER intended to compete with any of the very sports programs it supported.  That being said, the relationship between the CPPSB football broadcast crew and the HS coaching staff has reached a point that is no longer compatible.  The coaching staff is convinced that CPPSB’s coverage is to “negative”; of which we (the broadcasters) strongly disagree.  For ten years we have promised to keep “it real”, with “it” being the broadcasting product we produce voluntarily.  Hundreds of weekly listeners have voiced approval and a dozen of our sponsors have concurred; most for the majority of our ten years.

Pirate Nation, we love you, we have deeply appreciated your support over the past decade and sincerely apologize for any interruptions; however CPPSB has decided to not broadcast this week’s Clarksville game while we continue to evaluate the compatibility problems eluded to above.

Once all factors have been properly evaluated by CPPSB; including impacts on supporters, arrangements with sponsors, and effects on our student athletes, an announcement will be made on the remainder of the season’s football broadcast schedule.  The coverage of Lady Pirate Volleyball will continue as planned; and will not be affected.

Respectfully,

Lynn “Bud” McQuillen, Brian Keith, Bryan Glover, & Chuck Ledbetter

Pirate Tennis Places 5th at New Albany Invite

Boys Tennis

Charlestown Pirate Tennis competed in the annual New Albany Invitational this past Friday and Saturday.  Charlestown finished fifth out of eight teams; as Steven Delaney finished 1-2 (5th) in #1 singles play; Jacob Doherty finished 2-1 (3rd) in #2 singles play; and Alec Sipes finished 1-2 (7th) in 33 singles play.  Aaron Meyer and Chase Wray finished 1-2 (6th) in #1 doubles play; and Isaac Bates and Jacob Roberts finished 2-1 (4th) in #2 doubles play.  The Pirates are next in action on Tuesday at Borden.

XC Girls Win Christian Academy Invite, Boys Second

Cross Country

XCCAIinviteCharlestown High School Cross Country continued an outstanding season, as the girls continue to roll at Saturday’s Christian Academy Invitational.  The Lady Pirates won the girls division first place honors Saturday behind the 2nd place finish of Carley Conway (21:47), the 4th place finish of Ashley Wight (22:23); the 5th place finish of Katie Rhodes (22:50); the 8th place finish of Claire Mitchell (23:41); the 9th place finish of Skylar Cochran (23:51); the 10th place finish of Alexis Gurr (24:28); and the 11th place of Kelsey Lakes (25:01).  “We are very happy to see the girls doing so well this season!  Within a week of starting the season, the girls have brought 3 trophies back home from 3 meet we’ve done!  Two 1st places and a 2nd place”, commented a very proud Pirate Head Coach Jerry Doyle.

The Charlestown boys also had an outstanding outing at Christian Academy, finishing second as a team in the boys division.  The Pirates finished:  5th Josh McCoy (18:27); 13th Drashaun Morrow (20:05); 14th Camden Latham (20:22); 16th Harrison Adams (20:28);  and 18th Alex Settles (21:48).

“Charlestown guys came in 2nd!!  We are very pleased and impressed with all of the guys running and their times from today”, concluded Coach Doyle.

Pirate Tennis Shuts Out New Washington 5-0

Boys Tennis

Charlestown Pirate Tennis hosted local rival New Washington Thursday evening and was able to improve their record to 3-2 on the season with a five nothing shut out of the Mustangs.  Pirate Steven Delany won #1 singles 6-0, 6-2 over Gavin Schindler; Jacob Doherty won #2 singles 6-1, 6-0 over Mason Huff, and Alec Sipes won #3 singles for the Pirates 6-0, 6-1 over Isaac Leezer.  Charlestown’s Aaron Meyer and Chase Wray won #1 doubles 6-3, 6-3 and AJ Walter and Fernando Diaz won #2 doubles 6-1, 6-1.  Next up for the Pirates is the annual New Albany Invitational, Friday and Saturday, August 25th and 26th.

Lady Pirates Drop Non-Conference Match at Madison

Volleyball

The more the Lady Pirate Volleyball (4-3) competed against the home standing Lady Cubs (5-0) of Madison, the more they successful figured out their offense.  Unfortunately, Varsity Volleyball is the best of the first five sets, so Madison ended up defeating Charlestown 0-3.  The Lady Pirates surged during each of the three sets, leading several times but came up short 17-25, 19-25, and 23-25.  “Madison has a good program with several good hitters and blockers.  We could not get an offense going against them.  We have to get better at mixing up our shots if something isn’t working.  We did have pockets of plays where we played really good defense to keep ourselves in the sets.  I thought we played hard and gave good effort, we just have to stay focused and consistent throughout the match”, commented Charlestown Head Coach Tammy Nuxoll.

Senior Kaia Reid led the Lady Pirates in kills with five, while Sophomore Hannah Thibideau added four on the night.  The defense was led by Senior Chrissa Ledbetter, who finished the match with 17 digs.  “We have had a long week with three matches in a row.  We will get some rest and come back ready to play Southwestern on Tuesday”, concluded Coach Nuxoll.

The Charlestown Junior Varsity squad fell to a record of 3-2 after also falling to the Madison JV team 0-2 (12-25, & 7-25).

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