College News

Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who were on the college's academic Honor Roll for the Fall Term of the 2010-2011 year.  To be included on the Honor Roll, a student must be enrolled full-time and have a grade-point average between 3.5 and 4.0 for the term.  From Russell,  Tammy L. Jones, Kalina G. Litvin and Cindy M. Moore.

Masters Wins Miniature Bucking Bull World Championship

Cauy Masters, son of Travis and Andi Masters of Leon, and grandson of Jeannie Comstock and the late Jim Comstock of Ft. Scott, Kansas, Connie Moore and the late Jim Moore of Russell, and Charlotte Masters and the late Terry Masters of Newton, won the World Championship in the Pee Wee Division at the Second Annual miniature Bucking Bull World Finals held the weekend of Nov. 19 and 20, in Lincoln, Neb.  There were kids from Iowa, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado, Missouri, Kansas, Wyoming and Canada.  Competitions were for ages six through 14.  

Cauy attended the Tuff-N-Nuff Finals in Osceola in September, where he placed first in round one, second in round two and fourth in round three, winning with his average score.

Chariton Varsity Basketball - Clarke

Big second half comeback lifts Clarke over varsity Charger boys

 Chargers led by 19 in early third quarter

    The Chariton boys lose to Clarke, 53-48, in a conference game at Chariton Dec. 21.  Cody McCullough led Chariton in scoring with 13 points.  He also had five rebounds, one block, one steal and one assist.  Cole Pierschbacher had five points, two rebounds and one assist.  Jed Marvin had four points, three rebounds and five assists.  Tyler Knust had one steal in the game.

JV Boys have Strong second half over Clarke
Cameron Knust had a team-high 15 points along with five rebounds, one block, three steals and three assists.  With the win Chariton is now 3-3 overall.   Cody Carroll had seven points, four rebounds and one steal.  Austin Peterson had three rebounds.

Varsity Girls Basketball get First Win against Davis Co.

Starting point guard, Presley Swan led the team with a stellar effort and good composure helping the team win over Davis County 51-49.  Swan had a huge night with a team high of 21 points and provided great defensive play and clutch free throw shooting to get the win.  Head Coach Lee Sandy said the team played real well.  Got behind early, made a few mistakes, but the girls didn't quit.

Chargers Lose to Davis Co.

Varsity Chargers Lose to Davis Co. 58-50.

Trailing by 17 points midway through the fourth quarter the Chargers cut the lead to four points with just a minute left.  However Davis County came through down the stretch to win by eight.  Cody McCullough led the Chargers in scoring with 14 points to go along with seven rebounds, four blocks and three assists.

In the picture to the right, Cody collides with a Mustang player after a shot during the first half of the game.  Jed Marvin had seven points, seven rebounds, three steals and three assists.  Cole Pierschbacher had seven points and two rebounds.

JV Chargers have too many turnovers and lose to Davis Co. 45-41.  The game was tight throughout, but the Chargers committed 24 turnovers on the night.  With the loss the JV Chargers are now 2-3 over-all. 

Alex Wright had nine points and one steal.  Cameron Knust had eight points, three rebounds, one block, three steals and one assist.  Cody Carroll had four points, three rebounds and two steals.  Austin Peterson had four rebounds.

Columbus Students Donate 400 Cans of Food to the Hungry

Late Marvin Three Sinks Panthers

A late three point basket by Jed Marvin gave the Chariton Varsity boys a 51-49 non-conference win over Knoxville at Knoxville.  Marvin finished with a team high 20 points along with five rebounds, two steals and two assists.  he scorched the nets from "trifecta land" going 6-8 from three-point range   Jed Marvin and Cody McCullough had great starts for the Chargers.  Cole Pierschbacher drained a hugh three-pointer to give Chariton a lead.  Pierschbacher added the front end of a one and one to cut the lead with under a minute to play.  

JV Boys fall to Bondurant Dec 13 2010

Chariton led after one period, but bad shots and turnovers resulted in a 48-45 loss for the JV boys.  Cameron Knust led the team with 14 points, one rebound, three steals and one assist.  Cody Carroll had 10 points, a team-high 14 rebounds including nine offensive boards, and one steal.  Alex Wright had four points and two rebounds.  Austin Peterson had one rebound.

Girls Basketball lose to Albia

 

Chariton point guard Presley Swan looks to pass against Albia in the game played on Friday, Dec. 10, 2010.  Swan had 13 points including three 3 pointers in a 46-39 loss.

Varsity Boys Pound Albia SCC Opener

Cody McCullough goes in for a lay-up against Albia on Friday Dec. 11th.  McCullough led the Chariton Varsity Basketball team with 17 points in a 45-36 Charger win.  (Terry Simmons photo).

Boys Basketball against Albia

Varsity boys beat Albia  45-36.  Cody McCullough and Jed Marvin both reached double figures in scoring.  McCullough had a team high of 17 points and went 5-10 from inside the arc and 2-6 from three-point range.  McCullough also had four rebounds, one steal and one assist.  Jed Marvin had 11 points, three rebounds, three steals and five assists.  Cole Pierschbacher had two points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist.


JV Charger boys beat Albia 43-34.  Cameron Knust led Chariton in scoring with 12 points along with three rebounds, four steals and two assists.  Alex Wright had eight points, two rebounds, a steal and an assis.  Cody Carroll had six points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist.  Austin Peterson had one rebound.

Varsity Boys lose to PCM 67 - 51

 

 Monday, Dec. 6 the Chariton Varsity Basketball  boys lost to PCM.  Senior guard Jed Marvin nailed two three pointers in the first half to keep the Chargers in it.  Cameron Knust had five points and two rebounds.  Cole Pierschbacher had two points and an assist and Tyler Knust had an assist.                                                     

   

 

Cody McCullough shot a three pointer to start the second half, cut they couldn't get any closer.

McCullough finished with a team-high 12 points along with three rebounds, a steal and three assists.  Marvin went 3-5 from three point range and finished with 11 points and three assists.

Varsity boys win over Pleasantville

The Chariton varsity boys put forth a stellar defensive effort in a 44-33 win over Pleasantville at home on Dec. 2.  Senior guard Jed Marvin sizzled the nets going 4-11 from three-point range and finished with a team-high 18 points.  He also had one rebound, four steals and two assists.  Cody McCullough had six points, eight rebounds, one block, two steals and three assists.  Cole Pierschbacher had two rebounds and two assists in the game.

Chariton Varsity Basketball Team 2010

Pictured are the members of the 2010-2011 Varsity Boys basketball team.  Front from left:  Bryce Cunningham, Austin Burlin, Cameron Knust, Brendan Laing, Shawn Kearney and Ki Marvin.  Middle row from left:  Abby Braida (mgr.), Tyler Knust, Kellen Curnutte, Cody Carroll, Josh Hoyle, Jake Mosbach, Jed Marvin, Cody McCullough and Chelsea Miller (mgr.).  Back from left:  Asst. Coach Ben Schooley, Head Coach Tim Milledge, Tyler Folkerts, Cole Pierschbacher, Logan Chandler, Wucely Andersen, Mike Mosbach, Asst. Coach Dan Reynolds and Asst. Coach Jay Pierschbacher.

Chariton Girls Varsity Basketball 2010

 Pictured are the members of the 2010-2011 Chariton varsity girls basketball team.  Front from left:  Tanna Seuferer, Layne Grgurich and Katie Blong.  Back from left:  Kelcie Scarlett, Chloe Richards, Emma Fuhs, Amber Sanders, Jennifer Fitzgerald, Kylie Bengtson, Presley Swan and Miranda Davis.  (Bill Howes photos).

Chariton JV Girls Basketball 2010

Chariton Freshman Basketball 2010 Girls

Chariton Freshman Basketball 2010 Boys

Chariton JV Boys Basketball 2010

Chariton Boys Basketball Nov. 30 against I-35

Chariton Girls Basketball Nov. 30 2010

Varsity Boys and Girls lose to I-35

On Nov. 30, both basketball varsity teams played I-35 and lost their games.  

Cody McCullough led Chariton in scoring with 10 points, five rebounds, one steal and one assist.  Jed Marvin had two points and three assists.  Cole Pierschbacher had two points and one rebound.  Tyler Knust had one rebound.  The final score was 53-34.

For the girls, despite a strong defensive effort, lost 41-23 in their home opener.  Guard Presley Swan had three points.  Coach Lee Sandy said, "In three games so far we've held each team in the 40's and we've out-rebounded all three opponents, but we're struggling scoring points.

Chariton Wrestling Team 2010

Pictured are the members of the 2010-2011 Chariton wrestling team.  Front from left:  Jordan Baughman, Tanner Poush, Nick Clark, Cole Graves, Lucas Heaverlo, Broc Johnson, Conner Grgurich, Stephen McCurdy and Tyler Nance.  Middle row from left:  Brandon Terrell, T.J. Love, Josh Parker, Taylor Wertz, Token Hall, Ryley Williams, Zach Palmer, Tylar Goddard and Zach McElroy, Back row from left:  Head Coach Scott Eddy, Asst. Coach Zach Baughman, Dustin Harberts, Ben Adams, Brach Amos, Jacob Kaska, Charlie Hunkele, Travis Morr, Dylan Showers and Asst. Coach Todd Jensen,  Not pictured are:  Josh Strife, and managers, Hannah McDaniel, Bevin Pillsbury and Chelsea Musick.

2010 High School Boys and Girls Basketball Schedules

Chariton High School Wrestling Schedule 2010

Columbus School's Annual Kindergarten Feast

Varsity Football Players First Team and Honorable Mention

We can still be proud of our Russell Athletes.  Congratulations!

 

Proud of Our Russell Athletes

CHS Football Teams, and Cheerleaders hold Year End Awards Banquets

Pictured are the CHS Varsity Football players named to the All-Academic Team.  Front from left:  Jonathan Plank, Ronny Christensen and Eugene Zinchenke.  Back from left:  Tyler Folkers, Cody Carroll, Charlie Hunkele, Cole Pierschbacher and Jacob Kaska.  Not pictured:  Dalton Storm, Riley Prough, Logan Chandler and Kelley Chinutte.

Varsity Most Valuable Wide Receivers (tie)

Two of our Russell Boys

Tyler Knust and Cody McCullough

9th Grade Special Team Award

Chasen Blue

Varsity Special Teams Award (tie)

Cole Pierschbacher and Dustin Harberts

JV Special Teams MVP

Cameron Knust

JV Defensive Player of the Year

Ronny Christensen

JV Most Improved Player

Alex Wright

Varsity Most Valuable Players Scout Team (tie)

Ronny Christensen and Jonathan Plank

CHS Girls Cross Country Teams Hold Year End Banquet

Pictured are the 2010 Chariton girls cross country letter winners.  From left: 

Abby Farrell, Abby Braida, Abbie Schultz and Raven Terrell.  Not pictured:

Bevin Pillsbury and Cheyenne Ortiz.

CHS Cross Country Letter Winners

Pictured are the 2010 Chariton Boys cross country letter winners.  Front from left:  Aaron McDonough and Chase McDonald.  Back from left:  Caleb Allen, Joe Morrett, Gehrig Sinclair, Lane Blue and Ricky Scaggs.  Not pictured: Ben Cohe.

CHS Vollyball Teams hold year end Banquet

Pictured are the varsity players who were named to all-conference.  From left:  Tanna Seuferer-first team; Layne Grgurich-first team; Tracy Jeanes-second team; Chelsea miller-honorable mention; Abbee Curran-honorable mention.

CHS Volleyball All-Academic Team

Pictured are the players selected to the All-Academic Team.  Front from left:  Layne Grgurich, Jenna Beatty and Emily Grismore, Back from Left:  Miranda Davis, Chelsea Miller, Tracy Jeanes, Abbee Curran and Emma Fuhs.

Abbee Curran All-SCC

After a stellar season on the court, the Chariton varsity volleyball team reaped the post season accolades with five players named to the 2010 All-South Central Conference team.  Abbee Curran named to Hon. Mention All-SCC.

Four Inductees into Hall of Fame

4-H'ers Recognized for Achievements on Nov. 7th.

4-H'ers received awards in several categories at the Annual Lucas County Awards Program.  Awards were given based on the 4-H'ers record books.  Record books must be turned in for a 4-H'er to be eligible to receive awards.  Many Russell boys and girls received these awards.