8-Year-Old Anderson Earns Black Belt

  Haddon Rose Anderson of Chariton was awarded her 1st degree Tae Kwon Do black belt at the Humeston ATA (American Taekwondo Association Black Belt Academy) Saturday, May 18.  Ordinarily, this is a most difficult achievement and to make it even more outstanding is that this little "Pocket Rocket" is only eight years old.

  Haddon is the daughter of Tom and Jodi Lyn Anderson of Chariton.  Tom is a biology teacher at Chariton High School. 

  Haddon has two brothers, Will and Lucas, and a sister, Sailor.  Will and Lucas study Tae Kwon Do as well and they are brown and orange belts, respectively.  Will, 13, is in seventh grade and is a brown belt.  Lucas, who is four years old, is already an orange belt.  Their sister, Sailor, is very adept at gymnastics where she competes regularly and has won numerous awards.  Haddon just finished second grade at Columbus Elementary School in Chariton.  This little "ninja princess" is not content to rest at the 1st degree black belt, but plans to work towards the next level of second degree.  She is also striving to improve her athletic skills as a member of the Super Smashers girls softball team.

Varsity Chargers now 3-0 for the Season

The Chariton varsity baseball team won their season opener against Carlisle, 2-1, at Chariton May 22.  The Chargers pounded out eight hits and received strong pitching from Brett Braida and Jordan Baughman toget the win.

Third baseman, TJ Hockenson, and right fielder Austin Peterson both had multi-hit games.  Hockenson went 3-3 with three singles and Peterson went 2-3 with two doubles and an RBI.

Braida started on the mound against Carlisle and got the win.  He threw for five and 1/3 innings and gave up one unearned run on five hits while striking out five and walking one.  Baughman went 1 2/3 innings and gave up no runs and one hit while striking out three and walking one.  Baughman started the game at shortstop.

The Chargers scored once in the bottom of the second to take a 1-0 lead.  The score remained the same until the bottom of the fifth when Chariton added one more run to go ahead, 2-0.  The Wildcats scored once in the top of the sixth to cut the lead to 2-1 but couldn't score again after that.

Second baseman Lucas Heaverlo went 1-2 with a single.  Braida went 1-3 with a single.  Catcher Alex Wright went 1-3 with a single, one run scored and he stole a base.  Center fielder, Token Hall, went 0-2 with a run scored and a walk.  Baughman went 0-2 with a walk.

Girls Soccer Team Loses to Norwalk

The Chariton Girls soccer team's season came to an end with a 3-0 loss to Norwalk in their Class 2A Region 3 first round game at Norwalk  May 23.  The Lady Chargers ended their season with a 9-6 record.  The Lady Chargers will lose 8 players after graduation this year, all of whom are valuable players.
Norwalk wasted little time establishing a lead, when just six minutes into the game a midfielder was left unmarked and pounded the ball into the net from 25  yards out.  Norwalk added another goal just before halftime, when a shot deflected off the outstretched foot of a Chariton defender, changing its direction and making it impossible for the goalkeeper to get to the ball.  Norwalk led 2-0 at halftime.
The second half was much more evenly played, as the Lady Chargers had several scoring opportunities, but couldn't put the final touch on the ball to get it in the goal.  Norwalk added an insurance goal late in the game to give them a 3-0 victory.

Lady Chargers Have Split At Winterset Tourney

Lady Chargers Hammer Nodaway Valley, are Edged by #2 Winterset at Winterset Tourney

The Chariton varsity girls softball team began their season in stellar fashion with a split at the Winterset Tourney this past weekend.  The Lady Chargers blew out Nodaway Valley, 10-1, in the first game and barely lost to the #2 ranked team in Class 3A, Winterset, 1-0 in the second.

In the Chariton/Nodaway Valley game, the Lady Chargers had their bats going in the first game pounding out 13 hits.  Designated hitter Maria Blong went 1-3 with a home run, one run scored, two RBIs and a walk.  Center fielder Delaney Richards went 3-4 with three singles, one run scored, one RBI, one walk and one stolen base.  Ellie Bengtson went 3-4 with two singles, a double and a run scored.  Shortstop Miranda Davis went 2-4 with two singles, a run scored, two RBIs, a sacrifice and a stolen base.  

Chariton began the game with two runs in the first to take a 2-0 lead.  The Lady Chrgers scored once more in the third and three more in the fourth to push the lead to 6-0.  The Wolverines scored once in the sixth to cut it to 6-1.  However Chariton added four more runs in the seventh to seal the deal.

Ellie Bengtson went the distance on the mound and got the win.  In seven innings she gave up one earned run on three hits while striking out 11 and walking five.

At the plate, right fielder, Emily Grismore, went 1-3 with a single, three runs scored, two walks and two stolen bases.  Second baseman Kylie Bengtson went 1-3 with a single, a run scored, two RBIs, a walk and a sacrifice.

Third baseman, Chelsea McGee, went 1-4 with a double, two runs scored and an RBI.  Left fielder Kourtney Nichols went 1-4 with a single and an RBI.  She also reached base by error once.  Catcher Emma Fuhs went 4-0.

Defensively, Chariton committed one error.  They had 21 put outs and 20 assists.  Emma Fuhs led the team in put outs with 12.  First baseman Nikki Vandelune had five and Davis had three.  McGee had one.  Ellie Bengtson led the team in assists with 13.  Kylie Bengtson and Emma Fuhs each had two.  Vandelune, Grismore and Davis each had one.

In the Winterset game, Chariton faced the #2 team in 4A and fell 1-0.  The game's only run was scored by the huskies in the sixth inning.  Ellie Bengtson again went the distance on the mound and allowed just three hits at the plate.  The Lady Chargers had nine strikeouts in this game compared to five in the first game.

In seven innings, Bengtson gave up one earned run on three hits while striking out five and walking three.  She also allowed two sacrifices.

Chariton's only hit came from Grismore who went 1-3 with a single.  Kylie Bengtson went 0-2 with a walk.  Davis and Richards each went 0-3.  Emma Fuhs, Blong, Nichols, Ellie Bengtson and McGee each went 0-2.

Chariton had 21 put outs and nine assists.  Emma Fuhs led the team in put outs with five.  Richards had four and Kylie Bengtson and Vandelune each had three.  Grismore and Davis each had two.  Nichols and Ellie Bengtson each had one.  Ellie Bengtson led the team in assists with seven.  McGee had two.

Varsity Chargers Victorious over Newton

Varsity Charger baseball team scores 19 runs on 19 hits in rout of Newton.  Austin Peterson hits a home run.  Lucas Heaverlo, Alex Wright each have three hits in 19-8 win over the Cardinals.

The Chargers scored five runs in two innings and four in two others to move to 3-0 overall.  Left fielder Ben Kinser went 4-5 at the plate with two triples, a double, a single, two runs scored and three RBIs.  Right fielder Austin Ritenour also went 4-5 with three doubles and four RBIs.  Lucas Heaverlo went 3-3 at the plate with three singles, four runs scored and two walks.  Alex Wright went 3-4 with a double, two singles, three runs scored, two RBIs and a walk.  Brett Braida went 2-4 with two doubles, two runs scored, three RBIs and a walk.  Austin Peterson went 1-3 with a home run, three runs scored, two RBIs and a walk.  Jordan Baughman went 1-2 with a double, a run scored, four RBIs and a walk.  Token Hall went 1-5 with a double, two runs scored and a walk.  TJ Hockenson went 0-5 with a run scored and an RBI.  Nate Hoeger scored a run.

Baughman got the win on the mound.  In five innings he gave up seven runs, all earned, on nine hits while striking out three and walking four.  Heaverlo pitched one inning and gave up one earned run on one hit while striking out two and walking none.

Chariton started off sizzling with five runs in the top of the first to take a 5-0 lead.  The Cardinals scored three runs in the bottom of the second to cut the lead to 5-3.  The Chargers answered with four more runs in the top of the third to push the lead to 9-3.  The Cardinals scored once in the bottom of the third to make it a 9-4 game.

Chariton scored once in the fourth and four times in the fifth while the Cardinals scored twice in the fourth and once in the fifth to make it a 14-7 game.  Chariton's bats were still hot in the sixth as they scored five more runs to make it a 19-7 game.  The Cardinals added one more run in the bottom of the sixth but could get no closer.

Varsity Charger Baseball Team Wins over Winterset

The Chariton varsity baseball team picked up their second straight win with a 9-1 drubbing of Winterset at Chariton on May 22.  Sophomore Charlie Palmer tossed a one-hitter in the win.  The Chargers pounded out 11 hits and scored five runs in the first and four in the sixth to complete the rout.

In seven innings, Palmer gave up one unearned run on one hit while striking out 12 and walking three.

Lucas Heaverlo, Alex Wright, Brett Braida and Austin Ritenour each had two hit games for the chargers.  Heaverlo went 2-3 with two singles, two runs scored, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base.  Wright went 2-4 with a double, single, a run scored and two RBIs.  Braida went 2-2 with two singles, a run scored, an RBI, a walk and a stolen base.  Ritenour went 2-3 with two singles and an RBI.  Token Hall went 1-3 with a double, two runs scored, a walk and a stolen base.  Jordan Baughman went 1-1 with a single, a run scored, an RBI and a walk.  TJ Hockenson went 1-3 with a single, a run scored and an RBI.  Austin Peterson went 0-3 with a run scored and a walk.

MVP and MIP Players for 2013

Felderman named boys' tennis MVP, Chase Fletcher and Ryan Jones 

named Most Improved Players for 2013

Pictured left to right are the letter winners and award winners for the 2013 CHS boys tennis team.  They are:  Ryan Jones-Most Improved Player (tie) and letter winner; Hunter Storm-letter winner; Coach Mark Felderman; Willie Felderman-Team MVP and letter winner, and Chase Fletcher-Most Improved Player (tie) and letter winner.  Not pictured: Letter winners Kody Jones , Quinn Storm and Sam Lerner.

Congratulations Class of 2013

40 Lucas County Students Graduate from Chariton High School

Congratulations Graduates!

Congratulations to the following former Russell students or area residents who graduated last Sunday; (if we have missed anyone, please let us know).  From Wayne Community School:  Charlie Spaur.  From Chariton High School: Leah Dow, Mallory Gwinn, Sara Hagar, Krista Hewlett, Sergey Kopytko, Nicole McCurdy, Samantha McCurdy, Anthony Moore, Clayton Sibert, Richard Stickley III and Natosha Trusty.  Our best wishes with your future plans.

Season Closer is win for Chariton Lady Chargers

Late Goal Lifts Lady Chargers over PCM

On May 20th, the Lady Charger soccer team closed out their regular season at home against PCM and made Senior Night something special with a hard fought 4-3 win over the Mustangs.  PCM led 2-1 at halftime, but Chariton scored three second half goals to get the win.

The Lady Chargers have won nine of their last 10 games and are now 9-5 for the season.

The Lady Chargers wasted no time getting the scoring started when just five minutes into the game Kourtney Nichols dribbled the ball into the right corner of the goal.  She sent a ball through to the mouth of the goal where forward Emily Grismore rushed on to it and tapped it into the goal.

Chariton maintained the one goal lead until late in the first half when momentum seemed to change and PCM scored two quick goals within three minutes of each other.  PCM went into halftime with a 2-1 lead.

As with the first half, Chariton wasted little time in scoring.  This time, just two minutes into the half, Nichols won the ball and hit a hard shot past the Mustang keeper from the right flank, tying the score.

It was now Chariton's turn to score consecutive goals and just six minutes later midfielder, Cierra Covington, came from the left side and put her left-footed shot into the upper net, giving Chariton a 3-2 lead.

Play continued even until a Chariton defensive breakdown allowed PCM to tie the score again with jut 12 minutes left in the game.

The Lady Chargers were not to be denied and with only five minutes left, Covington took a corner kick that deflected and bounced around in front of the goal until Nichols again got a foot on it to score the game-winning goal.  Chariton played the final five minutes with great resolve.

Boys Soccer Team Falls To Albia, Grinnell

Eduard Rodygin (#2) dribbles past Albia's Andy Henderson
 in their game at Albia May 14. (Terry Simmons photo)

May 14th was the day the Albia soccer team scored four  - second half goals and it was too much for the Chariton Boys soccer team.  The Chargers had some good chances early in the game and were tied 1-1.  Chariton's goal came off a really good shot taken by Sergey Kopytko, which the Albia goalie did a good job to knock down.  But Eduard Rodygin was there to kick the rebound into the net.  Albia scored with one minute left in the first half to make it a 2-1 game.  The Chargers seemed to run out of gas in the second half and gave up four goals and ultimately lost 6-1.

Chariton and Grinnell  May 13th  Chargers lose 6-0

A sluggish first half hurt the Chargers in their loss to Grinnell.  Chariton gave up five goals in the first half to find themselves in a 5-0 hole.  Chariton played better in the second half defensively, holding the Tigers to just one goal.  But they weren't able to get anything going, offensively.

Charger Soccer Season Ends With loss to Osky

The Chariton boys' soccer team's season came to a close with a valiant effort in the first round of Districts Monday night.  Chariton traveled to Oskaloosa to take on Oskaloosa and played very well but came up just short losing 1-0, ending their season.

Chariton gave up an early goal about six minutes into the game, which was the game's only score.  The Chargers didn't get to a ball that was loose in front of their goal.

Chargers Baseball Game Against Carlisle May 21st

Crunch!  Catcher Alex Wright (right) tags a Carlisle runner out in
 a collision at the home game on Tuesday night (Bill Howes photos)

Austin Peterson smacks a double in the bottom of the first inning

Girls Track and Soccer

Kellie Lahart runs in the 100 meter dash at the State Track meet in Des Moines.  Lahart
placed 16th in the 100 in 13.34 (Bill Howes photo)

Luiza Tsygipalo (left) and Mackenzie Krutsinger try to control a ball during the soccer game against
 Grinnell on May 16th (Bill Howes photo) 

Faith Stufflebeem dribbles the
ball against Grinnell

On Friday, May 10th, the Chariton girls soccer team traveled to Centerville and came  away with a 9-0 win. Chariton scored five goals in the first half and played dynamite defense from start to finish.  With the win the Lady Chargers improved to 6-5 overall.

Forward Luiza Tsygipalo started the scoring for the Lady Chargers when she pounced on a rebound from a shot by Emily Grismore and put it in the net.  That opened the floodgate of scoring for the visitors as they scored four more goals in the next 15 minutes to take a commanding 5-0 lead into intermission.  Cierra Covington, Alexis Curran, Grismore and Kourtney Nichols each scored goals in the fist half.

Chariton's scoring began very quickly in the second half as Covington scored just one minute into the half and then added her third goal of the evening midway through the second half.  Faith Stufflebeem recorded a goal in the 73rd minute to give Chariton an 8-0 lead.  Chariton's attack produced the final goal when Kylie Bengtson took a shot that a Centerville player inadvertently kicked into the goal.

Lady Charger Soccer Team Blitzes Knoxville

The Chariton girls soccer team improved to 7-5 on the year with a 4-0 win over Knoxville at Chariton May 13th.  The game remained scoreless until near the end of the first half, when defender Quincy Swarthout won the ball and carried it up field, passing to midfielder, Cierra Covington, who sent it into the middle where a waiting forward, Luiza Tsygipalo, tapped the ball into the net for a score.  The second half for the Lady Chargers creating many more opportunities and their work paid off by producing three goals.  Kourtney Nichols got the insurance goal after Tsygipalo sent a ball wide to Faith Stufflebeem, who crossed into Nichols who drove it home for the score.  Nichols then returned the favor to Stufflebeem, giving a nice pass, which Stufflebeem was able to handle and send, past the Knoxville keeper, giving Chariton a 3-0 lead.  The final goal came when freshman, Alexis Curran, alertly intercepted a Knoxville pass, controlled the ball and shot it into the goal

Charger Boys Soccer

Chariton 0 vs Albia 10

Chariton struggled to get any kind of offense going and pulled out  their first team early in the game.  The team lost to Albia 10-0 on April 22nd.  Albia came out strong offensively and was able to keep scoring throughout the game.  The Chargers hadn't played for two weeks and it showed.  They didn't deserve to be on the same field as Albia.

Carlisle 1 Chariton 0

Chariton lost to Carlisle, 1-0, at Cownie Park in Des Moines April 26.  Cownie Park is the same complex that hosts the Boys State Soccer Tournament.  This game was a tight battle between two evenly matched teams.  Chariton's goalie was knocked out of the game by one of the Carlisle players just 20 minutes into the game.  The Wildcats scored against the wind in the 20th minute for the game's only goal.  "We had several scoring opportunities but were unable to put any into the net.  Jon Hendricks went in to replace Timofey Timofeyev at goalie and did an excellent job in the net.  We played extremely hard but were unable to get the win.  Since the game was played at Cownie Park, it was a unique opportunity for the boys," Coach Pierschbacher said.

Centerville 5  Chariton 0

The Chargers played well in a 5-0 loss to Centerville at Chariton April 30th.  The Chargers gave up two goals in the first half and really two in the second.  The Big Reds scored on a corner kick with two seconds left to get the 5-0 win.

Creston 2 Chariton 0

A strong second half defensively wasn't quite enough for the Charger boys in a 2-0 home loss to Creston May 9.  The Panthers scored two goals in the first half then the Chargers shut them out in the second half.

Centerville 7  Chariton 0

A sluggish six-minute period in the first half hurt the Chariton boys soccer team in a 7-0 loss at Centerville May 10th.  The Chargers struggled in the first half, giving up four goals.  The Big Reds added two more goals to take a 6-0 lead into halftime.  The coaching staff challenged the team to finish the game.  They did just that as Centerville only scored one goal in the second half.

7th Grade Boys 2nd in Events at SCC Meet

Second in Shuttle Hurdle Relay, Sprint Medley Relay and Shot Put

The Chariton seventh grade boys track team scored a number of high finishes at the South Central Conference middle school meet at Centerville May 7.  

The Chargers had three second place finishes in the shuttle hurdle relay, sprint medley relay and shot put and a third place finish in the 4 x 200 relay.  As a team, Chariton placed sixth overall with 38 points.

The Charger shuttle hurdle relay team of Dylan Stites, Tyler Anderson, Hunter Parker and Gideon Plank placed second overall in 1:27.  The sprint medley relay team of Anderson, Stites, Will Exline and Plank placed second overall as well in 2:24.

In the shot put Hunter Neer placed second overall with a throw of 30'8".  Connor Bregar placed fifth with a throw of 23'6".  In the discus, Neer placed fourth with a throw of 83'5".

In the 4 x 200 relay, the team of Will Anderson, Hunter Parker, Plank and Exline placed third overall in 2:25.  In the 800 meter run, Exline placed fourth in 2:58.

There were only 10 seventh graders participating in the SCC meet.  Due to the weather, they were only able to participate in four of the seven scheduled track meets.

Lady Chargers Soccer Team Win over Mustangs

May 9, the team traveled to Monroe and came away with a hard-fought well deserved 1-0 win.  With the win the Chariton team moved to 5-5 overall.  

The girls started the game strong controlling the play, with the defensive back of four, Taylor Sherrick, Rachelle Ruepke, Quincy Swarthout and Chelsea McGee, they  denied the Mustangs any possession and allowed Chariton's midfield to control play.  

In the 25th minute, after having several opportunities, the Chargers scored when defender, Sam Banks, won the ball in the PCM half of the field and quickly passed to center midfielder, Cierra Covington.  Covington dribbled down the right side and sent the ball across the mouth of the goal where forward, Kourtney Nichols, positioned herself to receive the ball and put it in the net for the eventual game-winning goal.  Chariton still held a 1-0 lead at halftime.  

The Lady Chargers controlled play throughout the second half as they totaled 20 shots during the game, 10 of which were on goal, but none of which could be converted into goals.  

New Conference Record Set at SCC Meet

Luci Swarthout sets new conference record in 200-meter hurdles at 7th and 8th SCC Meet

The seventh grade girls set records at the South Central Conference middle school meet at Centerville May 7.  Luci Swarthout set a new conference record in the 200-meter hurdles, winning the event with a time of 32.7.  Chariton won six events at the meet including the 200-meter hurdles, long jump, distance medley relay, 1,500-meters, 200-meter dash and the 4 x 800 relay.

As a team, Chariton placed third overall at the meet with 150 points.  Davis County won the meet with 170 points and Centerville was second with 152.

Swarthout also won the 200-meter dash in a time of 29.97.  Shirley Reginald placed third in the 200 in 30.85.  Reginald won the long jump with a jump of 13' ¾".  The Chariton 4 x 800 team of Trinity Kemper, Ivy Swarthout, Taheton Decker and Jacklynn Johnson placed rist in 12:25:3.

In the 100-meter dash, Hannah Isley placed second in 14:39.  She also placed second in the 800 meters in 2:49.6.

In the 10-flight hurdles, Isley placed third in 18.53.  In the sprint medley A relay, the team of Gaird, Peterson, Richards and Schultz finished third in 2:20. In the 400-meter dash, Swarthout finished fourth in 1:11.  Gwinn finished in 1:21.  In the discus, Reus didn't place with a throw of 52'.  Gwinn had a throw of 50'7'.  Isley placed fifth in the high jump with a jump of 4'.  Lucy Swarthout didn't place with a jump of 4'2".

Honey Creek Location of Sectional Golf Meet

Daric Laing Leads Charger Golfers at Sectional Golf Meet at Honey Creek

The Chargers placed eighth overall with a score of 371.  It was the final meet of the season for the Chariton boys.

Daric Laing led Chariton with an 87 score.  He shot 42 on the front nine and 45 on the back nine.  TJ Hockenson shot a 94 including a 45 on the front nine and a 49 on the back nine.  Alex Wright and Sean Sullenger each shot a 95.  Wright shot a 47 on the front nine and a 48 on the back nine.  Sullenger shot 45 on the front nine and a 50 on the back nine.

Dusty Hardin shot a 112 including a 48 on the front nine and a 64 on the back nine.  Alex Brennan shot a 114 including a 60 on the front nine and a 54 on the back nine.

Lady Charger Golf Team Fourth at Regionals

The Lady Charger golf team ended its season with a strong performance at the Regional Golf Tournament at the American Legion Golf Club in Shenandoah May 13th.

Chariton did very well placing fourth overall out of seven teams with a 447 score.  Miranda Davis led Chariton with a score of 100.

Leah Dow shot a 110 and Cassie Carpenter shot a 116.  Elyssa Black shot a 121 and Caroline Hunkele shot a 126.  Mikaela Plank shot a 152.

2013 Baccalaureate Service

Pictured above are Cierra Covington, left, 2013 class
valedictorian and to the right is Chelsea McGee
who was named 2013 class salutatorian.(Bill Howes photo).

CHS senior Leah Dow sings "Don't Forget to Remember Me" at the 

2013 Baccalaureate Service on May 8th.  Dow is the daughter of 

Dan and Shantel Dow of Russell.  (Bill Howes photo).

3A District Track Meet at Winterset

Hall places 4th in long jump, Bengtson 5th in 400 and 800

A number of Chargers recorded personal best times at the 2A District track meet at Winterset on May 9th.  Even though the Chargers didn't qualify anyone for state, they finished the season strong with season best times in their last meet.

Chariton had three top five finishes at the meet, including in the long jump where Token Hall placed fourth with a jump of 19'5½"  Christian Bengtson finished fifth in both the 400 and 800.  In the 400, Bengtson finished fifth with a personal best time of 55.10.  In the 800, Bengtson finished fifth with a time of 2:08.44.  In the 1,600 meters, both Luis Ortiz and Caleb Allen ran their best times of the year.  Ortiz finished 12th with a time of 5:26.61 and Allen finished 14th with a time of 5:37.67.  In the 1,200 meters, Luke Evans ran his best time of the year, finishing 12th with a time of 12:02.19.  In the 110 meter hurdles, Ethan Schreck ran his best time of the year, finishing 9th with a time of 17.66.  

In the 400 meter hurdles, Aaron Cain finished 12th with a time of 1:07.29.  Tyler Nance finished 13th with a time of 1:07.42.  In the 100 meter dash, Dillon Sanders placed 8th with a time of 11.9.  Chasen Blue placed 9th with a time of 12.1.  In the 200 meter dash, Brett Braida placed 9th in 25.39 and Chase Altenhofen placed 10th in 25.41.

In the shot put, Alec Reynolds placed 9th with a throw of 37' even.  William Kline placed 14th with a throw of 33'5".  In the discuss, Travis Morr placed 9th with a throw of 104'9".  In the 400, Hoeger finished 14th in 58:09.  In the 800, Cline finished 15th in 2:35.55.

Boys and Girls Golf

Wright ties for third at SCC boys golf meet

The Chariton boys golf team had a good day at the conference meet at Centerville May 6th.  Alex Wright tied for third overall with a 77 score and made first team all-conference.  Chariton placed third overall as a team with a 342 score.

Centerville won the meet with a 294 score and Albia was second with a 337.  Clarke was fourth with 344 and Davis County was fifth with a 357.  Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont was sixth with a 388.  

Wright shot a 39 on the front nine and a 38 on the back nine for a 77.  Daric Laing shot an 87 including a 46 on the front nine and a 41 on the back nine.  Sean Sullenger shot an 89 including 45 on the front nine and a 44 on the back nine.  Alex Brennan shot an 89 including a 44 on the front nine and a 46 on the back nine.  T.J. Hockenson shot a 96 including a 51 on the front nine and a 45 on the back nine.  Dusty Hardie shot a 118 including a 61 on the front nine and 57 on the back nine.

Miranda Davis places seventh at SCC girls golf meet

The Chariton Lady Chargers golf team competed at the conference meet in Bloomfield May 7th.  Miranda Davis led Chariton with a 109 score and finished seventh overall to earn all-conference honors.  Chariton placed fourth overall as a team with a 466 score.

Willie Felderman is SCC Singles Champion

Willie Felderman, SCC singles tennis champion

In Knoxville Monday night the 6th, Willie Felderman soared above the competition by winning the singles title at the South Central Conference tennis tournament.  Felderman breezed through all of his opponents including a win over defending conference champion, Mike Runyan of Centerville in the finals. Along with winning the boys single title, Felderman also made first team all-conference.  Felderman received a fist round bye then faced Sam Johnson of Davis County whom he blanked, 10-0.  In the third round he knocked off an excellent player in Hobie Hein of Albia, 10-1, to advance to the finals.  In the finals he played a very exciting match against Runyan of Centerville and beat him, 10-5, to win the title.

Emily McRoberts Places Second in Singles Play

Emily McRoberts had an outstanding day at the South Central Conference Tournament in Knoxville on Monday the 6th.  She was the highlight of the Chariton girl's tennis team by placing second at the tournament.  An unseeded player at the start of the tournament, McRoberts made it all the way to the singles final before losing.  She finished second overall in singles play and earned first team all-conference honors.

On her way to the title match, McRoberts beat the #1 seeded player, Janel Fenton, of Davis County and the #5 seeded player , Macey Snell of Clarke.

Fenton received a first round bye while McRoberts faced Sidney Ocker of Centerville.  McRoberts beat Ocker, 10-5, to set up a match with Fenton.  This was a tight match but McRoberts wound up pulling it out in the end, 10-8.  McRobers then faced Snell and routed her 10-2 to advance to the championship match.  McRoberts started very well and built up a 5-2 lead but couldn't quite hold on and lost, 10-7, to finish second.

Bengtson wins 800, 4x4 team fourth at SCC Meet

The Chariton boys track team recorded a number of high finishes at the South Central Conference meet at Chariton Monday night.  Christian Bengtson won the 800 meter race in a time of 2:06.36.  Bengtson also placed fourth in the 400 meter dash in 55.20.  As a team Chariton placed sixth overall with 33 points.  Centerville won the meet with 155 points.

Christian Bengtson in 400 meter dash

In the discus, Travis Morr placed sixth with a throw of 116".  Alec Reynolds placed 11th with a throw of 84'6".  Reynolds placed seventh in the shot put with a throw of 38'10".  William Kline threw 32'9".  In the long jump, Token Hall placed sixth overall with a jump of 18'11¾".  Chasen Blue placed with a jump of 18'2¼".

Tyler Nance in 110 meter hurdles

In the 100 meter dash, Jon Lazear and Dillon Sanders each recorded their best times of the year.  Lazear finished seventh in 11.93 and Sanders was eighth in 11.94.  In the 200, Zach McElroy placed ninth in 24.92 and Brett Braida finished 10th in 25.06.  In the 400 meter dash, Hoeger finished eight in 57.65.  In the 800, Lucas Heaverlo finished 11th in 2:33.67.  In the 110 meter hurdles, Tyler Nance finished eighth in 18.29.  In the 110 meter hurdles, Schreck recorded a personal best time, finishing sixth in 17.89.  Nance finished eighth in 18.29.  In the 1,600 meter run, Caleb Allen finished 10th in 5:48.40.  in the 3,200 meter run, Luke Evans finished ninth in 12:15.06.  Luis Ortiz finished 11th in 12:38.86.  In the 400 meter hurdles, Nance and Cain each finished eight in 1:07.08. (Bill Howes photos)

Lady Chargers Place Second

Lahart Wins 100, 200, 400 at SCC Meet Monday night, May 6th.  

Kellie Lahart

The Chariton girls track team had a banner night at the South Central Conference meet in Chariton.  Lahart won three events.  She placed second in the long jump.  Allyson Showers placed second overall in the high jump and Chariton's sprint medley relay team of Maria Blong, Lindsay Black, Delaney Richards and Allyson Shower placed second overall as well.  As a team the Chariton girls placed second overall with 103 points.  Davis County won the event with 177.

Kellie Lahart, long jump, 15'11¾

Lahart won the 200 in 27.15.  Allyson Showers placed fourth in 29.08.  Lahart won the 100 in 13.13.  Richards placed third in 13.69.  Lahart also won the 400 in 1:03.57.  Brittany Currie placed fifth in 1:10.44. In the long jump, Lahart placed second overall with a jump of 15' 11
¼".  

Allyson Showers placed second overall in the high jump with a jump of 4'10¾".  Brittany Currie was eighth with a jump of 4'4".  Emily Seuferer placed fourth overall in the shot put with a throw of 34'3½".  Emma Fuhs placed 12th with a throw of 25'.  Fuhs placed fifth in the discus with a throw of 93'1".  Seuferer placed ninth with a throw of 80'10". (Bill Howes photos)

Blue Demon Relays in Albia

Bengtson, Schreck, Nance record personal best times at Albia Relays

The Chariton boys track team competed at the Blue Demon Relays in Albia April 25th.  Among the highlights was Christian Bengtson winning the 800 meters with a personal best time of 2:05.49.  In the 110 meter hurdles Ethan Schreck and Tyler Nance both recorded personal best times as well.  Schreck placed fifth in 16.93 and Nance placed sixth in 16.97.

Alec Reynolds placed third in the shot put with a throw of 39'5".  Chasen Blue placed third in the long jump with a jump of 17'.  Travis Morr placed fifth in the discus with a throw of 122'3".

In the 1,600, Caleb Allen placed seventh in 5:50.  In the 200, McElroy placed sixth in 25.37 and Altenhofen placed seventh in 26.07.  In the 400 meters, Bengtson placed fourth in 55.52.

Pella MS Meet, Eighth Grade Girls Have Two Winners

Schaeffer Wins 100-Meter Hurdles, Terrell Wins Shot Put at Pella Middle School Meet

On a cool night with some rain, the Chariton eighth grade girls posted some high finishes at the Pella Middle School Invitational at Pella April 22.  The Chariton girls finished fifth overall out of eight teams in a tough field with 44 points.  Carlie Schaeffer placed first overall in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.91.  Saydee Terrell won the shot put with a throw of 28' 7".  Terrell also placed fifth overall in the 100-meter hurdles in 18.76.

In the 1,500-meter run, Mackenzie Curran placed fifth overall in 6:05.03.  In the 800-meter run, Summerfield placed sixth overall in 2:55.52.  In the 400-meter dash, Roni Zimmerman placed sixth in 1:12.69.  In the 200-meter dash, Katelyn Thorne placed 14th in 35:45.  In the 200-meter hurdles, DeMaria placed fifth overall in 34.85.  

In the high jump, DeMaria tied for eighth with a jump of 4' even.  Schaeffer tied for 12th with a jump of 3'10".  In the long jump, Dooley placed ninth with a jump of 12' 6½".  Summerfield finished 16th with a jump of 11' 8½".

In the shot put, Wiederholt placed 14th with a throw of 20' 3½".  Erika Alexander placed 16th with a throw of 17' 3".  In the discuss, Alyssa Herndon placed seventh with a throw of 62' 3".  Wiederholt was 16th with a throw of 48' 6".  Alexander was 18th with a throw of 40' 9".

In the 100-meter dash, Cook finished 34th in 17.42.  Ilyenko tied for 40th in 18.09.  Herndon finished 51st in 19.47.  Alexander was 53rd in 19.55 and Abby Demichelis was 56th in 20.10.

Two Wins at Clarke Relays for the Chariton Girls

Lahart Wins 400, Long Jump, Showers Wins High Jump

A myriad of excellent finishes helped lift the Chariton girls track team to a third place finish at the Clarke Relays at Osceola April 26th.  Kellie Lahart finished first in the 400 and the long jump and Allyson Showers won the high jump for the Lady Chargers.

Lahart won the 400 with a time of 1:05.10.  She won the long jump with a jump of 15' 3½".  Showers won the high jump with a jump of 4'8".  Emily Seuferer placed second in the shot put with a throw of 33'10".  Emma Fuhs placed second in the discus with a throw of 83' 10".

Lahart also placed third in the 100 with a time of 14 seconds even.  Maria Blong placed third in the 100-meter hurdles in 17.53.  In the shot put, Fuhs didn't place with a throw of 24' 9¾".  Carley Arnold placed sixth in the discuss with a throw of 72' 8".  Brittany Currie placed sixth in the high jump with a jump of 4' 4".  Delaney Richards didn't place in the long jump with a jump of 12'.

In the 100-meter dash, Laurin Zern didn't place witha 16.37.  In the 400-meter dash, Brittany Currie didn't place in 1:12.28.

Dow is Medalist vs Eddyville

The Chariton girls golf team turned in a fantastic performance in a dual meet against Eddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont at Harvest Point in Oskaloosa Tuesday night.

The Lady Chargers shot a season low team score of 203 and won by one stroke, 203-204.

Chariton also earned the top two individual honors at the meet.  Leah Dow was the medalist with a 47 and Miranda Davis was runner-up with a 48.  Cassie Carpenter also played very well shooting a 49.  Elyssa Black shot a 59.

Miranda Plank and Tiana Richard each shot a 60.   Haley Reece shot a 73.

Lady Charger Tennis Team Falls to Creston

The Chariton girls tennis team battled hard but came up a little short in a 9-0 loss to Creston at home May 14th.  Creston is a very powerful team and it was tough to break through with any wins in singles and doubles play..  

In varsity singles play, in the #1 match, Emily McRoberts lost 10-1.  In the #2 match, Rachel Longley lost 10-1.  The #3 game, Sheena Savage lost 10-1.  In the #4 game, Aspen Koehn played a competitive match against Ashley Harris before losing, 10-5.  Julie Wessell, in the #5 game, was also competitive before losing 10-5.  At #6, Talia Lerner lost 10-1.

In varsity doubles play, in the #1 match the team of Longley/Koehn lost 10-2.  In the #2 match the team of McRoberts/Savage lost 10-3.  In the #3 match, the team of Wessel/lerner lost 10-2.

In the JV match, Chariton lost 5-0.

Charger Golfers Fourth at Knoxville Quad

The Chariton boys golf team played at a quadrangular meet at Knoxville April 5th.  The teams competing were Chariton, Knoxville, Pella and Albia.  The Chargers placed fourth at the meet with a team score of 193.

Sean Sullenger led Chariton with a 45 score.  Alex Wright shot a 48 and Alex Brennan and Dusty Hardin each shot a 50 to round out the top four scoring.  Brett Hardin shot a 54 and Chris Christensen shot a 55.  Adam Kaska shot a 56.

Pella won the meet with a score of 164.  Albia was second with a 171 and Knoxville was third with a 173.

Varsity Charger Tennis vs Creston on the Road

Varsity Charger Tennis Team Falls to Creston in Road Non-conference Meet

The Chariton boys tennis team ran into a buzz saw when they faced Creston at Creston on May 30th.  The Chargers lost to the Panthers 9-0 and #1 singles player, Willie Felderman, suffered his first dual loss in three years by losing 8-6.

In the varsity singles play at #2 Kody Jones lost 8-1.  At #3, Hunter Storm lost 8-0.  At #4, Quinn Storm lost 8-5.  At #5, Fletcher lost 8-4.  At #6, Joseph Hixenbaugh lost 8-0.

In JV play, the match ended in a 2-2 tie.  In JV singles play, Ryan Jones won 7- 5.  Sam Lerner lost 6-0.