Pirate Golf Improves their Team Score on the Season

Boys Golf

The Charlestown Pirate Golf Team gave their best team effort of the season, despite the windy conditions, Tuesday night at Hidden Creek. The Pirates shot a team score of 194, placing second to Silver Creek and defeating New Washington.  Brady Christman took his turn leading the team with a 43 while Miles Matthews shot another good round with a 45.  Kyle Jackson’s 52 and John Watson’s 54 completed the team score. The Pirates will travel to Madison Thursday evening.  The Boys Golf MSC Meet will be held on Saturday, May 16th, at 8:30 am, hosted by Clarksville at Wooded View Golf Course.

Lady Pirate Justice Burdin Signs with Lincoln Trail College

Girls Basketball

BurdinSigningCharlestown Lady Pirate Senior Basketball stand out made a decision and Tuesday signed a letter of intent and offer to play basketball at Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois.  During the signing, Justice was joined by parents James Burdin, Brandi Burdin and David Ridenour; as well as, Lincoln Trail Womens Basketball Head Coach Scott Sparks and Assistant Coach Jennifer DesJean.  Showing their support for Justice, Lady Pirate Head Coach Michael Prichard and Charlestown Athletic Director Chad Gilbert.  Justice, during her basketball career at Charlestown, averaged over eleven points, over two assists, and nine rebounds per game; finishing with 1,025 career points, named All-MSC Conference, and named a Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association All-Star earlier this year.  Justice stated that she is very excited to continue playing basketball at the next level.  “I know its gonna be allot of hard work, but I’m up for the challenge,” she concluded.  Justice will play National Junior College Athletic Association basketball in the Great Rivers Athletic Conference.  “She’s (Justice) got a big upside with her size, talent and physical play.  We’re looking forward to her playing for us”, commented Lincoln Trail Head Coach Scott Sparks.  Lady Pirate Coach Michael Prichard spoke of how proud he is of Justice, and how emotional it is to see another player move on to the next level…”its like they’re your own (kids), I’m excited and anxious with her.”  Pirate Nation congratulates Lady Pirate Justice Burdin, and wishes her the view best while representing the Charlestown community in college sports.  More information about the Lincoln Trail Women’s Basketball program can be found at www.ltcathletics.com.

Wesp and Pirates Rally in the 6th to Beat BNL

Baseball

The Charlestown Pirate Baseball team traveled to Bedford-North Lawrence High School Tuesday evening for a non-conference clash with the Class 4A #4 Stars.  The Pirates had to rally to win, however defeated the host Stars 9-8 after two big multi-run home runs by Ryan Jones and Tanner Wesp.  Ryan Jones’ homer came in the third and Wesp’s in the sixth when the score was tied at six.  Wesp’s home run lifted the Pirates to a 9-6 lead, who then held Bedford to a run in the bottom of the sixth and one in the seventh for the win.  Kelly Rider got the win from the mound in a little over five innings.  Jones finished the game 4 for 4 and Devon Krueger 3 for 4 at the plate.  “We wanted to play good ball and see where that put us…..we’re excited to leave here (BNL) with a victory”, commented Pirate Head Coach Ricky Romans.  The Pirate JV team will play at New Albany Wednesday evening and both Varsity and JV will host Scottsburg on Thursday.

Lady Pirates Cruise to 5-0 Shut Out Victory Over Madison

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirate Softball team improved to 4-2 on the season as they had little problem defeating the team visiting from Madison High School.  The Lady Pirates got their five runs courtesy of six hits, Mackenzie Smith, Leah Sherrill (2), Carly Price (2), and Lexi Logsdon.  Carly Price got the shut out win from the circle (2-1), pitching a complete game in 6 1/2 innings.  Madison (1-6) twice loaded the bases; however the Lady Pirate defense caused them to strand all their runners off four hits.  Leah Sherrill finished the game 2 for 3 at the plate, including a double; Carly Price also finished 2 for 3 and hit a RBI triple in the bottom of the third.  Lexi Logsdon finished 1 for 3 at the plate; however led off in the third with a big triple that begun a two run inning for the Lady Pirates.  Charlestown will next travel to New Albany on Monday for a non-conference clash with the Lady Bulldogs, a game that will be broadcasted live by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting beginning at 4:45 pm on www.CPPSB.com.

Reich and Pirates Throttle the Panthers, 11-1

Baseball

DrewReichSenior Pitcher Drew Reich allowed only three hits, rung up six, and walked one to improve to 2-0 on the season from the mound.  Charlestown dominated Corydon (4-2 & 0-2 MSC) Wednesday night scoring eleven runs on eleven hits and one error to stay the course in conference play.  After a scoreless first, the Pirates (5-1 & 2-0 MSC) outscored the visitors 5-1 in the second to land the first punch.  The knock-out blow came in the bottom of the fourth with a Charlestown four run inning to make it 10-1.  Tanner Wesp finished the game three of four from the plate, including a double and a RBI; while Atom Ward finished a perfect three for three at the plate, including a double and three RBI’s.  Coach Ricky Romans, after the game commented, “I’m proud of the guys effort tonight.  We played an all around good game.  It’s also exciting to see guys step up tonight like Atom Ward.  He did a super job at the plate and gained some valuable confidence.  Overall a great night.”  The Pirates will next host Jeffersonville on Friday, with a 5:00 pm JV first pitch and 7:00 pm Varsity first pitch.

Lady Kats Rally to Beat Lady Pirates, 7-6 in Nine

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirate Softball team (3-2 & 1-1 MSC) hosted the North Harrison Lady Kats Wednesday evening and jumped out to a 6-2 lead before allowing sixth inning rally by the visitors.  North Harrison tied the game in the top of the sixth, scored the winning run off two ninth inning doubles, then held Charlestown in the bottom of the ninth to steal the win and move to 2-4 & 1-0 MSC.  Mackenzie Smith finished the game three of four, including a double, plating two runs; Carly Price two of three, including a double and a run scored; and Kaitlynn Henning finished two for four.  Carly Price began the game in the circle and was relieved by Kendall Cline in the middle of the top of the sixth inning.  The Lady Pirate Junior Varsity team topped North Harrison in the second game, 6-5.  The Lady Pirates are scheduled to travel to Scottsburg on Thursday for a 5:00 pm start.

Pirates Win Providence 4 way, Lady Pirates Set New Record

Track & Field

Charlestown Pirate and Lady Pirate Track & Field joined Henryville and Rock Creek at Providence High School Tuesday evening for a four-way meet.  The highlight of the meet was the Lady Pirate 4 x 800 meter relay team of Gabi Gagnon, Kelsey Lakes, Whitney Andrews and Alysha Flaget setting a new school record.  The new record time of 11:19.8, smashed the previously record by over 30 seconds.  Additionally, Charlestown Lady Pirate first place finishes included Jenna Daniel (14’3″ Long Jump), Alysha Flaget (400 meter Dash 1:06.7), and Whitney Andrews (3200 meter run 13:26.3).  Whitney Andrews also placed second in the 1600 meter run and Alysha Flaget finished second in the 800 meter run.  “All runners had excellent performances this early in the season.  The freshmen did an excellent job in their first high school meet” commented Girls Head Coach Kim Carroll.  The Lady Pirates finished third with 54.5 points, behind first place Henryville (72) and Providence (62.5).

The Pirates had a very successful meet, finishing first with 83 points, ahead of Providence (57), and Henryville (53).  Charlestown first place finishers included Eli Daniel (Long Jump 44’11” and High Jump 6’1″); Steven Delaney (110 meter Hurdles 00:17.5); Charlestown 4 x 100 meter relay team of Eli Daniel, Tyler Olsen, TJ Jackson, and Trey Woodward.  Second place finishers were Daniel in the Long Jump, Jackson in the 400 m Dash, Mitchell Wurtsmith in the 110 m High Hurdles, Olsen in the 200 m Dash, Derek Walters in the 1600 m Run, Delaney in the 300 m Low Hurdles, and the 4 x 400 m Relay team of Jackson, Delaney,  Andrew Shaw, and Peyton Bradshaw.  “We had several outstanding performances tonight and I am extremely proud of all the runners.  Great way to start what looks to be an exciting season in track at Charlestown”, commented Boys Head Coach Brian Stewart.

Charlestown will next host the annual Pirate Relays on April 22nd.

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