Lady Pirates Drop Home Opener v Jennings Co

Girls Soccer

The Charlestown Lady Pirates fought hard in their home opener, but fell to Jennings County 2-1 at the conclusion.  Jennings County scored first midway in the first half; but Charlestown answered with a Tayte Motsinger goal, from about 25 yards out, a few minutes later.  After a 1-1 halftime score, Jennings County got a goal by Lexi Brown and Emily Montgomery to eventually help secure the win.  Lady Pirate Brenley Berger came up big with 11 saves for Charlestown.  “We were proud of our girls playing against a tough Jennings County Team.  It was a great first test for us, to show us what we need to improve on.  They worked hard for all 80 minutes and never gave up”, commented first year Lady Pirate Head Coach Chelsea Grover.  Next home game is against Southern at Charlestown Middle School next Thursday at 6:00pm.

Lady Pirate XCountry Finishes 5th at Seymour

Cross Country

SeymourXCInvite2016The Charlestown High School Cross Country team traveled north Thursday evening and participated along with ten other local teams at the Seymour Invitational.  The Lady Pirate team, led by a 6th place finish by Freshman Carley Conway and 10th place finish by Junior Katie Rhodes finished 5th as a team; directly behind Seymour, Jeffersonville, Brownstown, and Jennings County.  The course was very sloppy with humid conditions, however the Lady Pirates performed well in their season opener.  “Being that it was our first meet of the season, the girls were nervous, but responded in a great way under tough conditions”, commented Head Coach Jerry Doyle.  The Pirates finished 9th without Seth Parker (ill); but were led in a photo finish by Freshman Josh McCoy and Sophomore Drashaun Morrow.  “It was great to have Senior Logan Gurr join us this year.  I look for the guys to keep improving as the season progresses”, concluded Coach Doyle.  Pirate and Lady Pirate Cross Country will next run at the Bulldog Classic this Saturday.

Lady Pirates Give Devils All They Could Handle

Volleyball

The Lady Pirate Volleyball team (1-1) dropped their first match of the  season to 4A Jeffersonville at home; but gave the Red Devils all they could handle.  After continual lead changes and tied scores, Jeffersonville managed to squeeze out the victory 3-0 (22-25, 22-25, & 24-26).  The Charlestown offense was led by Emalee Craven and Kaia Reid who each had eight kills; while Maddie Nuxoll had 17 assists.  Kaia Reid also contributed six aces.  Chrissa Ledbetter did a nice job passing and led the defensive stats with seventeen digs.

“Tonight we lost three close matches to a good team.  I am extremely pleased with our total team effort.  This team worked well together and were able to keep their composure and come back when we were down early in a set.  One of our goals this year is to finish games when when we have a lead.  We still need to capitalize when we get a few points ahead and not let up on our intensity.  Our This group has a lot of potential, and I know they will work hard to continue to improve”, summarized Lady Pirate Head Coach Tammy Nuxoll.  The Lady Pirate JV team also picked up their first loss of the season, falling to Jeffersonville 16-25, & 24-25.

Charlestown will host MSC rivals Clarksville and Brownstown Saturday morning in a tri-meet beginning at 10am, in the CHS Sports Arena.  Charlestown’s games Saturday morning will be broadcasted live by CPPSB.

Time to Vote Pirate Nation-Bring HS Game Time to CHS

Football

HSGameTimeLIVElogoWHAS TV 11 out of Louisville, delivered by Papa Johns Pizza, is taking the HS Gametime Show LIVE on the road, and they are using a website poll to decide what school to visit next Friday.  Currently the Brownstown at Charlestown game is leading the voting; but now is not the time to rest on our morals Pirate Nation!  CLICK HERE NOW TO VOTE, and make sure all your Pirate Nation friends are voting early and often as well.  If Pirate Nation is successful, the HS Gametime LIVE Show, including Papa Johns Pizza, will find out just how big Pirate Football Friday Nights are in Charlestown.

Pirate Football Opens at Madison, JV Moved to Madison

Football

The Charlestown High School Pirate Football program will begin its 45th season this Friday, on the road, against the Madison Cubs.  The game will mark the end of the 34 year series with Madison; as next season statewide and conference schedule realignment will make room for Scottsburg to play varsity football.  Charlestown leads the all time series with Madison 20-13, including eight of the past ten annual meetings.  Friday’s kick-off at Madison is scheduled for 7:00 pm; and will be broadcasted live by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting beginning at 6:30 pm on www.CPPSB.com or on the FREE CPPSB mobile app.  This school year marks the 9th consecutive year of Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics broadcasting by CPPSB.

The Pirate Junior Varsity game versus Madison, originally scheduled for Monday, August 22nd; has been moved to Saturday morning August 20th, AT MADISON with a 10:00 am kick-off.  The is to alllow for field rehabilitation to be completed at Charlestown HS’ Dutch Reis Field.

Pirate Football Record Holders to be Honored

Football

FootballShieldCharlestown Pirate Football will be recognizing current football school record holders on the evening of Friday, August 26th; during the varsity home football game hosting MSC rival Brownstown.  Pirate Football school record holder honorees attending should sign in at the Dutch Reis Field pass gate and meet in the east end zone (closest the parking lot) prior to halftime.  The recognition ceremony will take place during halftime of the game.

Pirate Nation, if you know any of the Pirate Football School Record holders shown at www.PiratePride.BLUE/Football-Recordbook; please contact them, congratulate them, and encourage their attendance Friday evening, August 26th.

Pirate Tennis Shuts Out CAI in Opener

Boys Tennis

The Charlestown High School Pirate Tennis team (1-0) opened their season Tuesday hosting Christian Academy of Indiana at CHS.  The Pirates swept the Warriors 5 games to nil behind solid all around play.  Miles Matthews won #1 singles 6-0, 6-2; Trey Woodward won #2 singles 6-0, 6-1; and Jacob Doherty won #3 singles 6-3, 6-2.  In doubles play, Pirates Steven Delaney and Josh Copeland won #1’s 6-0, 6-0 and Chase Wray and Aaron Meyer won #2’s 6-0, 6-3.  In exhibition play, Isaac Bates won 8-0 for Charlestown; who opens Mid-Southern Conference play today hosting Silver Creek at 5:00 pm.  Come out and support the Pirates.

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