Coach Prichard Honored as HBCA District Coach of the Year

Girls Basketball

CoachPrichardCharlestown Lady Pirate Basketball Head Coach Michael Prichard, 34-13 after two seasons at the helm of the program, has been selected the District 4 Coach of the Year by the Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association.  Coach Prichard has been selected by his coaching peers as one of four district coaches honored statewide this year.  Coach Prichard will now have the opportunity to coach in the 2015 All-Start Classic game, which will be held in April at Terre Haute’s North Vigo High School.  Coach Prichard is a 1997 CHS Alum, and very involved in the development and progression of basketball at all levels in the community of Charlestown.  Congratulations to Coach Prichard, the honor is well deserved and in outstanding representation of Pirate Nation.

Lady Pirate Henning Recognized by HBCA

Girls Basketball

Henning14The Hoosier Basketball Coaches Association has announced the Lady Pirate Basketball Senior Kaitlynn Henning has been selected to play in their annual All-Star Game.  The game will take place on Sunday, April 26th at North Vigo High School, in Terre Haute.  Henning has also been invited to participate in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 60 Senior workout; which will take place Sunday March 15th, in Indianapolis.  Henning, who averaged 19 points per game this past season, scored 1,528 during her basketball career at Charlestown; making her the second all time leading girls basketball scorer in school history.  Best of luck to Kaitlynn and congratulations on representing Pirate Nation on the statewide level.

Pirates Survive Double OT versus Salem, 79-71

Boys Basketball

The Charlestown Pirate Basketball team hosted Salem for their regular season finale in the CHS Sports Arena Saturday night.  The pre-game festivities included honoring winter sport Seniors, the 1990 Pirate Basketball Sectional Championship team, and all military veterans in the house with a 50′ x 80′ American flag National flag.  The Pirates trailed the Lions 32-28 at halftime, but battled back in the second half to tie at 54 at the end of regulation.  Both teams tied at 59 after the end of the first overtime.  Jamal Long led Pirate scores with 23 points, Korey Harris and Gage Martin both finished with 15 points a piece, and Eli Daniel added 12 points.  The Pirate finish the regular season with a 10-12 record overall and 4-5 in MSC play.  The Pirates will begin Sectional play Wednesday versus host Corydon at 7:30 pm.

Anytime Fitness Announces Spring Break Athletic Camp

Athletic Department

AnytimeFitnessCampAdCharlestown’s Anytime Fitness, located at 1107 Market Street, has announced the return of their Advanced Athletic Training Camps.  The camps are scheduled to cater to high school athletes during the up-coming two week spring break (intersession period).  There are two 1-week opportunities tentatively scheduled for: March 23-27, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and March 30—April 3, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.  Athletes will receive instruction for proper & safe lifting technique, enhanced conditioning, strength, and speed & agility.  The camps also include daily workouts, nutrition support,  individualized progression plan, and post-clinic homework. Camps are at a low price of $99 per week.  Space is limited, so call Anytime Fitness TODAY for more and to reserve your spot!  Greg Wilkerson, ISSA-CPT, FNS Phone: 812-256-8463.  Anytime Fitness is a proud supporter or Charlestown Pirate and Lady Pirate Athletics!

Pirates’ 1990 Sectional Champs Celebrate 25 Year Mark

Athletic Department, Boys Basketball

1990BBBSectionalChampsIn 1990, Coach Allan Cundiff created one of the most phenomenal Pirates’ teams that have withstood time in the annals of hoops legacy at Charlestown High School.  And, on Saturday, February 28, 2015, at the CHS Sports Arena, these extraordinary Pirates along with Coach Cundiff will be honored prior to the Mid-Southern Conference encounter between the host Pirates and the Salem Lions on their Silver Jubilee of winning the IHSAA Floyd Central Sectional tournament.

          The 1990 Pirates were led by outstanding players, Buster Bussey, Brad Crace, Jamie Denney, Scott Fellows, Will Fugate, Chad Gilbert, Tony Jarvoka, Marlon Jemerson, Ross Knecht, Kyle Lovan, Todd Satterly, John Smith and Hank Weedin. They ended their basketball campaign 21-3, with the most victories by any Charlestown squad. They were Silver Creek Holiday Champs, undefeated Mid-Southern Conference champions, Floyd Central sectional champions, and Seymour regional semi-finalists.

The 1990 Pirates’ impressive average span of wins was 22.3 points per game. The final coaches poll had them ranked 18th in the state, and in the final Associated Press Indiana High School Basketball Poll, the Pirates ranked 8th in the Hoosier State.

            The Charlestown High School Pirates boys’ basketball program will celebrate 100 years of hoops action in 2017, and the return of these exceptional athletes to their alma mater presents only the third in a series of special Pirate tributes to other extraordinary coaches, players and teams, and their incredible moments on the hardwood.  After the game, come and enjoy the memories with these powerhouse players and Coach Cundiff in the Hospitality Room at the CHS Sports Arena. Light refreshments will be served.

Indiana’s Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings Announced

Boys Basketball

The Charlestown Pirate Basketball program (9-11), learned their path to returning to the Sectional #30 Sectional Championship game Sunday evening.  The Class 3A Boys Basketball Sectional will be hosted this year by Corydon High School; Tuesday through Saturday, beginning March 3rd through March 7th.  Charlestown has drawn host Corydon (14-5) in their first round game in the second lower bracket game opposite of a game between Scottsburg (13-6) and North Harrison (6-14).  Charlestown and Corydon will tip off at approximately 7:30 pm on Wednesday, March 4th.  The upper half of the Sectional #30 bracket, games played on Tuesday evening at Corydon High School, includes Madison (11-8) vs. Salem (8-12) and Silver Creek (18-2) vs. Brownstown (15-3).  The Pirates will finish their regular season this week Monday night at New Washington, Tuesday night hosting Jeffersonville, and Saturday hsoting Salem.  Silver Creek is the defending Sectional #30 Sectional Champions.  Complete Boys Basketball Sectional pairings are available at http://www.maxpreps.com.

Annual Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction Saturday

Baseball

The annual Charlestown Pirate Baseball Chili Supper & Auction, to benefit the Pirate Baseball program, will be held this Saturday, February 28th at the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church.  Pleasant Ridge Church is located at 301 Gospel Road, just two block from Hwy. 403 in Charlestown.  The event will kick-off at 5:30 pm with a bowl of chili, dessert and drink for $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children (10 and under).  $1 Hot Dogs will also be available.  Chili Supper tickets will be sold in advance and at the door on February 28th.  After your chili dinner, take your chances on any of the auction items available for bid.  All proceeds from this event benefit the Charlestown High School Pirate Baseball program.

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