Vote for CHS for Indianapolis Colts Friday Night Football Tour Matchup of the Week
Charlestown High School has been included in one of the Indianapolis Colts’ Friday Night Football Tour matchups of the week!
Round 1 voting runs until tomorrow October 6th at 10:00 P.M. in which fans will vote on their top matchup from 12 selections.
Round 2 voting runs Wednesday, October 7th at noon to Friday October 9th at 3:00 P.M. in which fans will choose from the top 5 vote getting matchups from Round 1. Schools making the Top 5 will be notified on Wednesday (10/7). Also for updates, you can follow @ColtsYouthFB on twitter.
Each top 5 matchup starts with a clean slate, so be sure to vote again for our matchup in Round 2!
If we should win, we could earn a $1,000 donation for our athletic department by being named the Friday Night Football Tour matchup of the week!
Vote at www.colts.com/FNFT!
Pirate Tennis Claims First Sectional Title in 51 Years
Front Row (L to R): Dawson Boyd, Alex Wright, Eric Wigginton, and Clayton Rothbauer Back Row (L to R): Coach Matthews, Jackson Snelling, Nick Broady, Carter Getz, Brandon Broady, James Broady, Michael Gillooly
Members of the Charlestown Tennis team set a very specific goal in August: Win Sectional. On Friday afternoon, they did exactly that and it was the first title in 51 years for the Pirates.
In the first round of the sectional, the Pirates downed Henryville 4-1 sweeping the singles matches and winning at No. 2 doubles. The championship then began on Thursday afternoon, but was suspended by rain with Silver Creek holding a 2-1 lead having sealed victories at No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles, while Charlestown’s Dawson Boyd defeated the Dragon’s Josiah French 6-3, 6-4 at No. 3 singles. All that was left to determine the match was No. 2 singles and No. 2 doubles.
Heading into the delayed finish on Friday, Alex Wright lead one set and was tied at 5-5 at No. 2 singles. He went on to defeat Zach Milton in the next two games to win 6-1, 7-5 and tie the match up at 2-2.
The sectional title came down to the No. 2 doubles match of Charlestown’s Clayton Rothbauer and Eric Wigginton against Silver Creek’s Jarrett Garr and John Hurley. Rothbauer and Wigginton had gone 8-0 in Mid Southern Conference play in the regular season with Silver Creek being the only school they did not compete against due to a quarantine. The Pirates’ and Dragons’ No. 2 doubles teams were tied a set and tied 2-2 in games with Rothbauer serving 15-love as play resumed on Friday. The Pirates’ duo came out with a hot start and quickly took a 5-2 lead over the Dragons, but dropped the next two games to make it 5-4. In the final game, the Pirates took a 40-15 lead then a missed shot into the net by Silver Creek would give the Pirates their second sectional title in school history as Rothbauer and Wigginton would win 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 at No. 2 doubles.
Charlestown Coach Scott Matthews said, “We just tried to keep the ball in play and not think about the outcome and just play points. And that’s what we did.”
Eric Wigginton, the 4th year senior for the Pirates, told WPMQ staff back in August that tennis was “serious business this year” and that the goal was to win a sectional. After the match he said, “It feels good to take down a powerhouse in tennis with their many sectionals and this being only our second one ever. I think they won like 29 in a row or something before Borden beat them last year. We wanted our shot at them and we got it and took advantage of it. We said all along this was our year.”
We asked Wigginton about the emotions of winning the first set, losing the second, getting delayed, coming out hot, then dropping two games before finishing it off and he said, “We just had to stay focused. Going up 40-15, I felt a wave of confidence because Alex [Wright] had won so I encouraged our teammates who were watching to get up because I knew Clayton [Rothbauer] and I were ready to end it right there too.”
Charlestown advances to the Silver Creek Regional on Tuesday where they will face Jeffersonville at 4:30 p.m. There is an admission fee of $5.
Members of the Pirate tennis team are seniors Carter Getz, Michael Gillooly (1S), Clayton Rothbauer (2D) and Eric Wigginton (2D); juniors Brandon Broady (1D), Nathan Smith, Jacob Whitten, and Alex Wright (2S); sophomore Dawson Boyd (3S); and freshmen Nick Broady, Jackson Shearer, Ryan Sipes, and Jackson Snelling (1D). The Pirates are coached by Scott Matthews and James Broady.
Story and photos contributed by WPMQ Staff.
Tickets on Sale for Football at Scottsburg September 25, 2020
Tickets to Friday’s football game at Scottsburg are now on sale to the public at the link below:
Games have all been sold out so far, so be sure and get yours ASAP.
Here is more information regarding Friday’s game for those attending:
The game will be played at Scottsburg Middle School, 425 S 3rd St. Scottsburg. Gates open at 6:00; kickoff is 7:00 P.M. – A supervisor will be at the gate area to remind fans to mask up, direct fans on which gate to enter and to keep social distancing if there is a line. Fans will be expected to wear their mask unless seated and are using social distancing. Family members may sit together. Stickers have been used to designated spots for family members to sit together and remain socially distant from others. Restrooms will be monitored and only allow 5 people at a time in the restroom. Supervisors will be present to ensure that social distancing is being observed and the process is working. Satellite concessions will be available on the Visiting side. There will be a supervisors near this location to ensure social distancing. Immediately following the game, the stadium will be cleared. Fans are not allowed on the field. Team meals will not be allowed following the game. Fans/ parents will not be allowed to wait to talk to the players. Parent should return to their vehicles and can meet with their kids there. Supervisors will be stationed at each bleacher area to not exceed the 250 capacity limit.
McConnell Sets New Single Match Ace Record for Lady Pirate Volleyball
Congratulations to Lady Pirate Volleyball standout Kylie McConnell. In last night’s Mid Southern Conference contest at Austin, she broke the single match ace record with ten service aces. The record was previously held by Kayleigh Smith and Savannah McClelland who each had nine.
The Lady Pirates were victorious in the five set match 23-25, 19-25, 25-11, 25-9, 15-7. According to Coach Tammy Nuxoll, “There were two hard fought matches won tonight by the JV and Varsity. Austin started the first two sets strong, and we struggled at different times with our passing, serving and offense. It just seemed when we did one area better another area fell apart. In the third set Kayleigh Smith got our offense rolling and then enabled other hitters to start getting better opportunities. Kylie McConnell also got on a great serving run in the third set to help our efforts. Once we started to get things going in the third set, we were able to settle down and play much stronger as a team. I was proud of the way we hung on and fought back after losing the first two sets.”
The Lady Pirates host Scottsburg on Thursday in another MSC matchup.
Story and graphic contributed by WPMQ Staff.
CHS Athletic Results from the Week of September 14-19
Athletic Results from the Week of September 14-19
Boys Soccer
Tuesday, September 15 vs. Austin W 10-0; Kimmel 4 goals
Thursday, September 17 at Scottsburg Warrior Cup Invitational vs. Corydon L 2-2 Corydon won on PKs
Friday, September 18 at Scottsburg Warrior Cup Invitational vs. Floyd Central L 2-0
Boys Tennis
Monday, September 14 at Clarksville W 5-0
1S—Michael Gillooly def Ethan Neal 6-4, 6-4
2S—Alex Wright def Terry Morgan 6-1, 6-2
3S—Jackson Snelling def Saul Tatum 6-1, 6-3
1D—Brandon Broady and Dawson Boyd def Aiden Craig and Jaylen Deyer 6-1, 6-0
2D—Forfeit by Clarksville
Tuesday, September 15 vs. Providence L 4-1
1S—Michael Gillooly lost Michael Hamm to 1-6, 0-6
2S—Alex Wright lost Alex Kemp 4-6, 6-3, 4-6
3S—Jackson Snelling lost to Alex Bannet 0-6, 1-6
1D—Brandon Broady and Dawson Boyd lost to Landon Kruer and Jake Rodski 3-6, 0-6
2D—Clayton Rothbauer and Eric Wigginton def Jacob Harbeson and Jacob Kaiser 6-2, 2-6, 6-2
Thursday, September 17 at Corydon W 5-0
1S–Michael Gillooly def Ryan Hamilton 0-6, 7-6, 6-4
2S–Alex Wright def Sam Cox 6-0, 6-2
3S–Dawson Boyd def Grant Schartzer 6-1, 6-2
1D–Brandon Broady and Jackson Snelling def Eli Kvalheim and Oliver Zink 6-1, 6-2
2D–Clayton Rothbauer and Eric Wigginton def Nick Ore and Cooper Shireman 6-2, 6-1
Cross Country
Tuesday, September 15 @ Eastern Invitational–Champions
Girls:
Laney Hawkins 4th
Jackie McCoy 7th
Jessie McCoy 7th
Emma Faulkner 9th
Kaylee Kinser 11th
Boys:
Dylan Kinser–11th and a PR of 18:24
Football:
Monday, August 31 @ North Harrison (JV) W 20-6
Friday, September 3 @ Providence (Varsity) L 23-14
Girls Soccer:
Tuesday, September 15 @ Southwestern L 1-0
Wednesday, September 16 vs. Jeffersonville W 1-0 Echo Brading goal; Heidi Chester shutout
Thursday, September 17 at Austin W 2-0 Goals by Anna Almeciga, assists by Echo Brading; Heidi Chester shutout
Volleyball:
Tuesday, September 15 vs. Eastern L 24-26, 18-25, 13-25; JV lost 15-25, 24-25, C Team lost 11-25, 24-25,
Kayleigh Smith–8 kills
Kylie McConnell—6 kills
Emma Obermeier–12 assists
Abbie East–22 digs
Maci Vaughn–16 digs
Wednesday, September 16 vs. Lanesville W 27-25, 25-10, 25-11; JV won 14-25, 25-18, 15-13
Kayleigh Smith–11 kills
Kyle McConnell–8 kills
Lanae’ Crowe–10 assists
Emma Obermeier–10 assists
Abbi East–8 digs
Addie Smith–7 digs
Maci Vaughn–6 digs
Thursday, September 17 at Salem L 21-25, 14-25, 25-22, 20-25; JV lost 19-25, 8-25; C Team won 25-17, 25-22
Kayleigh Smith–14 kills
Kenzie Baker–8 kills
Lanae’ Crowe–16 assists; 17 digs
Emma Obermeier–12 assists
Kylie McConnell–5 blocks; 3 aces
Maci Vaughn–3 aces
Saturday, September 19
Varsity went 2-2 in the Mitchell Tournament
CHS vs. Tell City L 20-25, 22-25
CHS vs. North Harrison W 25-20, 27-25
CHS vs. South Central W 22-25, 25-20, 15-7
CHS vs. Mitchell L 20-25, 9-25
JV were runners up in the Borden Invitational Tournament, going 2-2 on the day as well.
Weekly Wrap-Up and Sports Preview contributed by WPMQ staff
CHS Student Council Releases 2020 Football Homecoming Information
Student Council would like to issue the following statement regarding homecoming week, September 28th through October 2nd:
The 2020 Charlestown High School football homecoming ceremony will be held at halftime of the varsity football game against Corydon on Friday, October 2nd. We would like to congratulate the following students on their selection to the homecoming court:
Freshmen–Anna Almeciga and Clay McClelland
Sophomores–Hailey Metzger, Tenley Schott, Malachi Rios, and Peyton Ward
Juniors–Shanyia Bryant, Raegan Grissom, Trinity Murphy, Eric Goedeker, Jakob Lewellen, and Connor Smith
Additionally, we would like to wish good luck to those seniors who are candidates for queen: Grace Adams, Lillie Carrico Katelyn Devers, Abbigail East, Tenley Moore;
and for King: Jacob Glover, Dalton Hester, Matthew Henning, Eric Wigginton, and Kaeden Woods
The following spirit days will be observed that week as part of the annual spirit week:
Monday, September 28th–Class Shirt Day
Tuesday, September 29th–Pajama Day
Wednesday, September 30th–Decade Day
Thursday, October 1st–Pink Out (In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month; Student Council salutes the survivors and honors those who lost their battle)
Friday, October 2nd–Black Out/Pirate Pride Day
And now the tough part: the longest running football homecoming parade in the state. Planning a parade this year has proven most difficult, but we are thrilled to announce that we will be able to keep some of the tradition going, albeit in a very limited capacity on Monday, September 28th at 4:30 P.M. As a result of COVID restrictions and social distancing guidelines, many hard decisions had to be made to make sure we are adhering to expectations of school administration and the Clark County Health Department, so this year’s student participation will be limited to the homecoming court, class officers or selected representatives of a class for the four class floats, cheerleaders, marching band, and the varsity football team. We welcome the students and community to line up along the parade route, respecting the cones set out for social distancing by the City of Charlestown.
The parade route remains the same and can be seen below. The parade will not stop on the square this year as we are not able to hold the pep rally. Student Council members are working on a virtual pep rally that will be shared via social media. We apologize for any inconvenience this plan causes, but Student Council has put forth their best effort to continue the tradition as much as possible and asks for your respect and support in the event.
