Lady Pirates Top Corydon 3-0 in Opener

Volleyball

VarsityTeamwebThe Charlestown Lady Pirate Volleyball team (1-0 & 1-0 MSC) began their 2016 regular season Tuesday evening hosting conference rival Corydon in the CHS Sports Arena.  The :ady Pirate Junior Varsity team started the evening off right, defeating Corydon 21-25, 25-13, and 15-3.  The Varsity then took care of business, dispatching the Lady Panthers in three sets 27-25, 25-12, and 25-17.  “Tonight was a good start to our season.  Everyone on the court contributed to the win.  I’m proud of the way the girls kept their composure when were down a few points.  They never lost their focus, and did a good job communicating on the court”, summarized Lady Pirate Head Coach Tammy Nuxoll.  Junior Maddie Nuxoll, the Coyle Chevy Player of the Game as selected by CPPSB, led a balanced offense and distributed the ball allowing several hitters to earn kills.  Junior Kiersten James led the team with 9 kills; while Junior Kaia Reid contributed 8 kills; and Seniors Emalee Craven and Amelia McCoy added seven.  Junior Chrissa Ledbetter, Junior Hannah Vincent and McCoy led Charlestown in passing stats.  Junior Kaia Reid leading the Lady Pirates in the ace category, finishing with five.  Charlestown will next host Jeffersonville on Thursday.

Wesp Signs Intent to Play Baseball in South Bend

Baseball

WespSigning2016Charlestown Pirate Baseball 2016 graduate Tanner Wesp has signed a letter of intent to play college baseball for the Indiana University at South Bend.  Wesp, who was a multi-sport standout throughout his high school career at Charlestown, predominantly dominated first base play for the Pirates over the past three seasons; while always posing the threat to knock a ball well out of the park.  During his signing this past week, Wesp said that he really “loved the place” when making visit to the college after the Titans Head Coach notified him of interest.  Tanner explained that it became obvious to him that the baseball program at South Bend is a high priority within the school, and added that “the facilities are top notch”; all which contributed to his desire to play for the Titans.  When asked what advice he would give to high school athletes thinking about playing at the college level, he explained that starting recruitment activities, “especially getting your name out there early” is important.  The IU South Bend Titans play baseball in the very competitive Chicagoland Collegiate Athletic Conference of the NAIA.  Tanner’s parents, Jim and Jill Wesp, his sister Emma, nephew Grayson, as well as Coaches Romans and Hester were all in attendance during the signing event.  Older sister Sarah was unable to attend, but only in physical presence; as the entire family is tight-knit and supportive.  “Tanner is a good kid, good student; but on the field they’re (South Bend) is getting a heck of baseball player.”  Commented Pirate Baseball Head Coach Ricky Romans.  “He’s got the skills, baseball knowledge, and understanding of the game (especially at first base) to be beneficial to their program”, concluded Coach Romans.  At the conclusion of his signing, Tanner stated “I want to thank everyone who has supported and helped me, my coaches (especially Coach Romans and Coach Hester), my parents and sisters, and Charlestown fans”.

Lady Pirate Golf Opens Season at Home

Girls Golf

The Charlestown Lady Pirate Girls Golf team competed in their first match of the season Monday evening, hosting Jeffersonville and Scottsburg at Elk Run Golf Course.  Coach Carroll fielded one returning golfer and has since added fiver new golfers to the program and sport.  “They were nervous, and it was a learning experience for everyone.  There is much room for improvement, but now they know what to expect competing with other golfers/schools.  I hope to see lowers scores by the end of the season.  We are still working on fundamentals and learning the rules/game of golf”, commented Lady Pirate Head Coach Kim Carroll.  Final team scores included:  Scottsburg 242, Jeffersonville 270, and Charlestown 283.  The Lady Pirates are next in action against Clarksville at Elk Run.

Lilly King’s Connection to Pirate Nation

Athletic Department

LillyKing_GoldUSA Swimmer Lilly King stole the show during her stunning performances in Sunday’s Olympic breaststroke events; and those who didn’t know her name….do now…….world-wide.  Not only is the 19 year old Indiana native and Indiana University student catapulting into the hearts of Americans; she represents with grace and honor…..while keeping it REAL on a world stage.  Lilly won her 100m breaststroke heat Sunday morning (1:05.78) in Rio Brazil; then swam the fastest (1:05.70) of two Semi-Final heats Sunday evening to advance to Monday evening’s Olympic Final scheduled for 9:45 pm EDT.  While watching her swim, its impossible not to root for her; then watching her interviews on National television, it impossible not to feel her pride for her country.  Its contagious; but even more so for Charlestown Pirate Nation fans, especially who know her parents from high school days.  Lilly’s connection to Pirate Nation is both of her parents; who’s mark still exist in the athletic record books of Charlestown High School.  Lilly’s parents are Mark and Ginny (Ferguson) King, both Pirates for life, and who’s ten combined school athletic records still stand today.  Ginny continues holds six Charlestown Lady Pirate Swimming records, one of which is a relay team record; while hubby Mark still holds three long distance running Pirate Track records, as well as holding the second all time fastest Pirate Cross Country time of 15:29 in 1983.  Its obvious where Lilly has gotten her athletic talents and competitive nature; which is serving her and her country well at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio.  The Kings live in the Evansville, Indiana; where Lilly was born and raised; and now loved by millions.  As it is obvious that her hometown of Evansville is proud of her, as well as her Bloomington college campus neighbors; but through her parents, Pirate Nation is proud of her as well.  Lilly is the perfect example of what happens when good people, do great things; even after being raised in small towns like Charlestown.  Best of luck Lilly, it’s in the air that this is only the beginning of your Olympic magic; Pirate Nation is cheering you on to GOLD!

CHS Fall Sports Practice / Try-outs Begin MONDAY

Athletic Department, Boys Soccer, Boys Tennis, Cross Country, Football, Girls Golf, Girls Soccer, Volleyball

Reminder that all athletes must have a physical on file while also passing 70% of their classes in order to be eligible for athletic participation at Charlestown High School.  All Transfer students must fill out a Transfer form in the athletic office.

Volleyball begins Monday at CHS from 3:30p – 5:30p, direct questions to Coach Nuxoll at tnuxoll@gccschools.com;

Girls Soccer begins Monday at Charlestown Middle School from 5:30p – 7:00p, direct questions to Coach Grover at chelseagrover21@gmail.com;

Boys Soccer begins Monday at Charlestown Middle School from 6p – 8:30p, direct questions to Coach Wight at bwight@att.net;

Football begins Monday after school at Charlestown High School, direct questions to Coach Hawkins at jhawkins@gccschools.com;

Boys Tennis begins Monday after school at Charlestown High School, direct questions to Coach Matthews at smatthews@gccschools.com;

Boys and Girls Cross Country begins Monday after school at Charlestown High School, direct questions to Coach Doyle at JDoyle@wclark.k12.in.us; and

Girls Golf begins Monday at 3:30p at Elk Run golf course, direct questions to Coach Carroll  at kcarroll@gccshools.com.

Lady Pirates Plan Boys Volleyball Tourney Fund Raiser

Volleyball

volleyball-1435198_960_720The Charlestown High School Lady Pirate Volleyball team will be coordinating a volleyball tournament fund raiser for boys attending Charlestown Middle and High Schools.  The tournament will be held on Saturday, August 13th, at Charlestown High School, beginning at 10:00 am; after the annual Pirate Fun Run.  Games will be officiated by current Lady Pirate high school players and teams will be assigned coaches to help them.  The cost of the tournament is $10 per player. If boys want to form their own teams (7 players), they just need to put the same team name on the form.  If boys don’t have a team, they can still register and will be placed on a team.  Boys will play pool play in the morning and all teams will start a single elimination tournament in the afternoon.  CLICK HERE to download and print an official entry form.  All completed entry forms must to be turned into CHS Student Services by Friday, August 5th.

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