Lady Pirate Flaget with Good Run at Inferno

Track & Field

Charlestown Lady Pirate Alysha Flaget recently competed at the 5th Annual Jeffersonville High School Inferno Tack Meet last Saturday. Alysha ran the 800 mter run in 2:37.08, placing 8th overall; running against some very strong area competition.
The meet included over 600 competitors.  This was Alysha’s first meet of the season; and finished only 2 seconds off her personal best time of last year. “She ran well, is looking to improve her times during the season” commented Coach Kim Carroll.  Congratulations to Alysha and good luck the rest of the season..

Pirates Dominate Eastern 29-4 on the Road

Baseball

Charlestown Pirate Baseball traveled to Pekin-Eastern Monday evening for a MSC match up with the Musketeers.  The Pirates hit the ball early and often, eight Charlestown batters had multiple hits, including a new single game hit record set by Drew Reich.  Drew finished the game 6-7, 5 runs and 7 RBI’s.  Austin Smith got the win from the mound, pitching four innings, allowing four hits, one earned run and ten strikeouts.  “We had some guys step in today and capitalize on some opportunities with some extensive playing time. Conditions weren’t great with the weather for either team”, commented Coach Ricky Romans.  The Pirates improved their record to 4-1 & 1-0 MSC, and will host Corydon Central on Thursday.  Eastern dropped to 0-3 & 0-1 MSC.

Lady Pirate Softball Thumps Creek, 7-4

Softball

The Charlestown Lady Pirates moved to 3-1 & 1-0 MSC Monday evening after defeating visiting rival Silver Creek 7-4 in 6 1/2 innings.  Sophomore Kendall Cline stole the show again for the Lady Pirates, getting complete win from the circle, strikeout four and allowing four hits.  Cline not only performed well with her pitching duties, she also finished the game a perfect three for three at the plate, including a double, two triples and three RBI’s.  “Kendall did a fantastic job for us, and I was pleased with our hitting once we got their pitcher’s timing down” commented Head Coach Kevin Zollman after the game.  Kendall was named the Coyle Chevy, Buick, GMC & Coyle Nissan Player of the Game by CPPSB.  After two complete innings, Silver Creek jumped out to a one-nothing lead only to see the Lady Pirates get hot at the plate and score five runs in the third.  Creek couldn’t but a rally together from there on, scoring a run in the fifth and two more in the seventh before coming up short.  Carly Price and Bethany Hall both had big games again at the plate for Charlestown, both finishing 2 for 3 with 2 runs each respectfully.  The Lady Pirates host North Harrison Tuesday at five, in another very important Mid-Southern Conference contest.  The game will be broadcasted live by Pirate Pride Sports Broadcasting at www.CPPSB.com.

Pirates Top Lanesville and Providence

Baseball

Charlestown Pirate Baseball moved to 3-1 on the season after road wins at Lanesville (1-2) on Friday night and at Providence on Saturday evening.  Charlestown defeated Lanesville 7-1 behind the pitching of Drew Reich; who got the win from the mound.  Reich stuck out nine batters, allowed one hit, and one earned run within five innings.  The Pirate offense contributed 10 hits; including a Tanner Wesp finishing three for four at the plate, four RBI’s and a home run.  “Drew looked sharp in his first time on the mound this season and Tanner did a great hob for us offensively.  Most importantly, our defense was sound and we played good fundamental baseball” commented Pirate Skipper Ricky Romans.

The Pirates traveled to Providence (4-3) Saturday and got a 10-9 victory, using a big innings in the 5th and 7th to squeeze past the home standing Pioneers.  Colin Martin got the win from the mound while Ryan Jones finished 3 of 4 from the plate and Jason Houchens hit a three run double during the top of the 7th inning.  The Pirates finished the game with 10 hits and three errors.  “Sure wasn’t pretty tonight but we showed a lot of effort continuing to battle all night. Very proud of the way our guys hung in there and it’s great to see guys step up when needed in big moments”, commented Coach Romans on the victory.  The Pirates travel to MSC rival Eastern on Monday.

Lady Pirates Beat Eastern & Fern Creek to Win Providence Invite

Softball

SoftballProvidenceInv2015The Charlestown Lady Pirate Softball team (2-1) won their third straight Providence Invitational Saturday by defeating Eastern Louisville 5-4 and Fern Creek 6-1.

The Lady Pirates first faced off against Eastern (Louisville) in the second game of the Providence Invitational, the first saw host Providence fall to Fern Creek (Louisville).  After a scoreless first inning, the Lady Pirates took a 3-0 lead before Eastern took a one run lead during the top of the seventh inning.  Charlestown rallied in the bottom of the seventh, scoring two runs off RBI’s by Sherrill and Willinger, to win 5-4 and advance to the final.  Carley Price got the win from the circle for Charlestown.

The Lady Pirates scored all six of their runs in the top of the second inning, answering one run the Tigers scored in the first.  Lady Priate Sophomore Pitcher Kendall Cline and a strong Charlestown defense held Fern Creek to three and out innings the remainder of the game to secure the 6-1 win.  “I’m very proud of how the ladies played today….a solid performance for early in the season” commented Head Coach Kevin Zollman at the conclusion of the day.

The Lady Pirates are scheduled to host rival Silver Creek Monday and North Harrison on Tuesday, both beginning at 5:00 pm.

Support Pirate Baseball at B-dubs this Sunday

Baseball

BaseballFundraiserBDubsPirate Nation, you can support Charlestown HS Pirate Baseball this Sunday, April 12th and get some great eats all at the same time.  Here’s all you have to do……click on the adjacent Buffalo Wild Wings graphic to download and print the official fundraiser ticket.  Take the ticket to the Clarksville Buffalo Wild Wings, located at 1112 Veterans Parkway, anytime Sunday April 12th (11am to midnight), present the ticket with your lunch or dinner bill, and 10% of your total bill goes back to the Pirate Baseball team.

If you have multiple people paying at the same time, you will need an event ticket for each person’s bill.  So make your lunch or dinner plans now, and don’t forget to print your ticket by clicking on the above graphic.  Thanks to Pirate Nation and B-Dubs, for supporting Charlestown Pirate Baseball!

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