Varsity Girls Struggle at Urbandale

Against Winterset, in the first game, Chariton had eight hits and 11 strikeouts.  Chariton committed two errors in the game.  Abbee Curran went 1-3 with a single.  The final score was Winterset  7, Chariton 1.

In the second game, Chariton had only three hits and 10 strikeouts.  Two of the hits were singles.  They committed two errors defensively.  Curran went 0-3.  Urbandale won 3-0.

4-3 Win over Albia

Chariton's Tyler Knust pitches in the first game against Albia Tuesday night, June 28.  After giving up two runs in the first inning, Knust settled down and gave up just one run the rest of the way in a 4-3 win.

College News

DMACC - Spring Semester Dean's List ------------
Emily McGee, Agri-Business, Chariton and Ashley Schreck, Liberal Arts, Russell were on the Des Moines Area Community College Spring semester Dean's List.  To be eligible, a student must have earned a 3.5 to 3.99 grade point average.

AIB College of Business ------
McCullough and Schreck named Presidential Scholar at AIB College of Business
Emily McCullough of Chariton and Chantelle Schreck of Russell, have been honored as a Presidential Scholar at AIB College of Business for the 2011 Spring Term.
To be named a Presidential Scholar, McCullough and Schreck had to attain a grade point average of 3.80 or higher for the term.  McCullough and Schreck are earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at AIB.

JV Girls Fall to Albia

Eight errors were too much to overcome for the Chariton JV girls in a 7-2 loss at Albia Monday night, June 27. Emily McRoberts pitched the whole game with Leah Dow as her catcher.

Chariton JV Girls win one, lose two games at Bloomfield

The Chariton JV softball team played three games at the JV Tournament in Bloomfield this past Wednesday, June 22.  Although it was chilly, windy and wet, Chariton got all three games in.

Chariton 11 - Central Lee 0

Miranda Davis got the win on the mound with Delaney Richards as her catcher.

Centerville 8 - Chariton 7

In the second game, Centerville used a big fifth inning to come from behind to beat Chariton.

McRoberts took the loss on the mound with Leah Dow as her catcher.  Dow went 2-2 with a single and a double.

Davis County 8 - Chariton 6

In the last game, Chariton had a lead slip away once again and suffered a close loss.

Ellie Bengtson took the loss on the mound and Welch was her catcher.

Varsity Girls Lose game to Pella

The Lady Chargers had more strikeouts, seven, than hits, five.  One main highlight was that shortstop, Layne Grgurich belted a solo home-run in the sixth inning.  The Chargers lot 5-3 at Pella.  Abbee Curran went 1-3 with a single.

Varsity Girls Win over Centerville

The girls bounced back with SCC win over Centerville on the road.  Layne Grgurich's home run helped lift the Chariton varsity girls to a 5-3 win over Centerville at Centerville June 22.  Abbee Curran went 0-2 with an RBI and a sacrifice.

College News

University of Iowa had local students on the Dean's List for the spring of 2011.  Kelsy Taylor Westman, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Tripp Wesley Yeoman, Liberal Arts and Sciences and Keifer Harrison Yeoman, Liberal Arts and Sciences, all of Russell were among 3,800 undergraduate students at the University of Iowa named to the UI Dean's List.

All students named to the Dean's List carried at least 12 graded hours during the semester.  A minimum 3.5 grade-point average (based on a 4.0 scale) for current work is required for inclusion on the Dean's List in the Colleges of Liberal Arts and Sciences.

JV Girls fall to Pella on Road

The Chariton JV girls suffered a 4-1 loss in a non-conference game at Pella June 21.  All the game's runs were scored in the third inning as Chariton scored once and Pella scored four runs.  With the loss the JV girls moved to 5-5-1 overall.

Emily McRoberts went the distance on the mound with Leah Dow as her catcher.

Alex Wright in Knoxville JV Game

Picture above is Alex Wright flying out to center field during the first inning of the JV Boy's game against Knoxville Tuesday night, June 21.

Grgurich Hits Walk-off Homer in win over Urbandale

At the Urbandale Tournament on June 10, Layne Grgurich lifted the Charger varsity girls to a 10-8 win over

Urbandale.

The Lady Chargers scored once in the first and lived up to their teams name by scoring seven runs in the third to take an 8-1 lead.

In the bottom of the third Seuferer hit a lead off single.  Miller struck out and Grgurich smacked a double.  Swan hit a sacrifice fly to score Seuferer to make it 2-1.  Abbee Curran was hit by a pitch.  Bengston singled to score Grgurich and Emma Fuhs smacked a double to score Curran and Bengtson to make it 5-1.  Abbee Curran went 0-2 with a run scored, a stolen base and a walk. 

JV Girls Struggle in Loss to Eddyville

Thursday night, June 16, the JV girls struggled both defensively and at the plate in a 6-3 loss to Eddyville-Blakesburg.  The Rockets scored six runs in the first two innings and the Chargers scored three runs in the later innings but it wasn't enough.

Miranda Davis and Emily McRoberts both pitched and Leah Dow was the catcher for the entire game.  With only two hits, the Chargers could never seem to get the game under control.

Chariton 12 year old team "Intensity"

Pictured is the Chariton 12 year old team "Intensity" which hosted a 12 and under tournament on June 18.  The Chariton team went 4-0 and won the tournament by beating, Albia, Knoxville, Madrid and Southeast Warren.  Pictured front from left:  Meredith Davis, Micaela Folkerts and Carlie Schaeffer.  Middle from left:  Ashley Storm, Tiffany Dale, Kendall Hardie, Mackenzie Curran and Jessica Wiederholdt.  Back from left:  Coach Mike Curran, Sarah Fuhs, Sophia DeMaria, Carley Arnold, Saydee Terrell, and Coach Dave Hardie.

Chariton Boy Scouts paddled the Chariton River

Chariton Boy Scout Troop 149 camped at Rolling Cove Park at Rathbun Lake on the weekend of June 10-12.  Several hours were spent canoeing on the Chariton River, south of Russell.

Before returning to Chariton on Sunday morning, the Scouts walked through the entire campground area and picked up trash.

Participants for all or part of the weekend activities were Will Anderson, Ronny Christensen, Nathan Kalsam, Ben Morrett, Gabriel Plan, Gideon Plank, Matthias Plan, Stephen Sundquist, Tom Anderson, Joel Hibbs, Dan Morrett, Mark Richardson, Pam Richardson, and Dr. Philip Sundquist.

Lady Chargers blast Rockets for their 15th win of the year

The Chariton varsity girls beat the Rockets of Eddyville-Blakesburg at Savage Field, June 16.  Chariton pounded out 10 hits and committed no errors in the win.  With the win, Chariton moved to 15-2 overall.

Abbee Curran hit a sacrifice moving Seuferer to second.  In the bottom of the third Curran got things started with a leadoff double. Grgurich flied out, moving Curran to third. Swan drew a walk then later stole second. Bengtson grounded out which scored Curran to give Chariton a 3-0 lead.  Chariton went on to win 6-1.

Lady Chargers Blast Eddyville-Blakesburg

June 16, the Lady Chargers blasted Eddyville-Blakesburg, 6-1.  With the win, Chariton moved to 15-2 overall.  Abbee Curran led off with a double in the bottom of the third.

Chariton JV Girls Tie Davis County

Tuesday nights game, June 14, was cut short due to rain and lightning.  The score was tied at 4-4.  The game was originally supposed to be played in Bloomfield on June 13.  Emily McRoberts pitched all three innings with Leah Dow as her catcher.

Varsity Boys Sweep Clarke

On June 15, the Varsity boys beat Clarke in a doubleheader, first game 12-3 and the nightcap, 5-0.  With the sweep, Chariton moved to 13-3 for the season.

Tyler Knust pitched a nice game in the nightcap, going the distance for the win.

College News

Iowa State University recognized 5,240 students for outstanding academic achievement by naming them to the 2011 spring semester Dean's List.  Students named to the Dean's List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours of graded course work.  Jacob Burger from Russell was named to this list.

Indian Hills Community College

Indian Hills Community College has released the names of the students who were on the college's Academic Honor Roll for the Spring Term of the 2010-2011 year.  From Russell:  Jennifer E. Williams.

Douglas Allan Bear Graduated Iowa State University

Iowa State University held it's spring commencement ceremonies.  Douglas Allen Bear, Russell, graduated from Iowa State University.

Tyler Knust Bats in Doubleheader Against Clarke

Chariton Chargers against Clarke at Chariton May 31.

Varsity Chargers Sweep Albia in Doubleheader

A very good conference foe was beaten by the Charger Varsity Baseball team in a doubleheader on June 3.  The Chargers won the first game, 9-3 and the second game 8-6.  In the first game,  Chariton had three quick runs in the top of the first.  Dalton Stites and Cameron Knust both scored to give Chariton a 2-0 lead.  Jacob Kaska later scored.  Two more scores were added in the top of the third to take a 5-0 lead.  Cameron Knust singled and moved to second.  Knust scored after Kaska's single to make the lead 4-0.  In the bottom of the fifth it was 7-3 and two more scores brought it up to 9-3.  The second game Chariton used a six run inning to post an 8-6 win.  They reeled off six runs in the second to take a 7-4 lead.  Dillon Lundy, Austin Burlin, Stites and Cameron Knust each scored.  Stites reached base by fielder's choice and Burlin moved to second.  Cameron Knust doubled scoring Stites. 

Varsity Charger Boys Win Game over Pella

6-5 was the score as The Chariton Varsity Baseball team beat Pella on June 2.  Cameron Knust walked to get on base in the top of the first.  Both later scored to give Chariton a 2-0 lead.  Shortstop Dustin Haberts walked and Dillon Lundy singled, giving the Chargers runners at first and second.  Mark Schroeder walked to load the bases.  With one out, Cameron Knust hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Harberts to give Chariton the lead again.  Schroeder drew a walk in the top of the fourth and Cameron Knust singled.  Jacob Kaska doubled scoring Knust to tie the game.  The Charger boys scored three runs lat to win the non-conference game.

Girls Soccer Team Holds Awards Banquet

The Chariton Girls Soccer Team holds its year end awards banquet for 2011 season.  Picture from left:  Kelcie Scarlett-Charger Award; Luiza Tsygipaio-Most Improved Player; Abbee Curran-Most Valuable Player; and Carlee Carroll-Coaches Award.

JV Girls Move to 3-0 with win at SE Warren

The Chariton JV Girls kept rolling with a 7-4 come from behind win at Southeast Warren this past Wednesday night (June 1).  The Warhawks built an early 4-0 lead, but Chariton scored two runs in the third and five in the fourth to get the win.  With the win Chariton moved to 3-0 overall.

Chloe Richards went the distance on the mound and got the win with Leah Dow as her catcher.

Girl Chargers Capture Comet Invitational Over Amana Clear Creek

The sixth ranked Chariton softball team took care of business at the North Polke Comet Invitational Saturday, June 4th, shutting out OA-BCIG  8-0, crushing perennial state tournament power Clear Creek-Amana  10-4 and beating Sergeant Bluff-Luton  5-2.

In the first game against OA-BCIG, Chariton scored in the first on a lead-off by Tanna Seuferer and an RBI single by Layne Grurich.  Abbee Curran hit an RBI single and then scored on a single by Kylie Bengston.  Presley Swan and Abbee Curran, had two hits. 

In the second game against Clear Creek, the Chargers jumped to a 4-0 first inning lead, pounding unbeaten (9-0) Clear Creek's pitching.  Presley Swan hit a RBI single, Curran had RBI single and Miller scored on an error.  Swan led off with a single.  Swan with two outs and Davis singled to score Kourtney Nichols (running for Fuhs).  Swan doubled to score Seuferer, Curran singled to score Grgurich, Swan scored on a stolen base and Curran came home on a Fuhs single.  Swan was 2-3 with two RBI and Curran was 1-2 with two RBI.

In the third game against Bluff-Luton Chariton held a 3-0 through three innings with a three-run first.  Swan singled to load the bases.  The 14th ranked Sergeant Bluff team came back with a run in the fourth, but Chariton added two in the sixth on a two -run single by Miller.  Swan and Fuhs all had hits and Fuhs had two RBI.

JV Girls Beat Centerville with a 14-2 Score

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The Chariton JV girls had their second win in as many games with a 14-2 trouncing of Centerville in three innings at Chariton this past Tuesday night (May 31).  In their first two games, the JV girls outscored their opponents, 29-2.  In their opener they beat Central Decatur, 15-0.  Leah Dow was Chariton's catcher.  Dow went 1-2 with a single, two runs scored and two RBI's.

To the right, center fielder Abbee Curran throws the ball into the infield following a single during the top of the fourth inning in the team's win over Centerville.

Girls in Nine Over Redettes

The Chariton Varsity Softball team pulled out a 4-3 come from behind win in nine innings against Centerville at home this past Tuesday, May 31.  Chariton trailed 3-1 early on but battled back to tie the game in the seventh and win it in nine.

Abbee Curran had two sacrifice flies to score runners from third.  One of Curran's sac flies came in the bottom of the fifth which scored Grgurich from third to cut the lead to 3-2.  Curran went 1-2 with a single, two RBI's, two sacrifice and a walk. 

Chargers Sweep Fairfield and Remain Unbeaten

The sweep at Fairfield moved the Chariton Varsity baseball team to 6-0.  Chariton jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first game and held on for an 8-5 win.  The Chargers came from behind in the second game to win a nailbiter, 7-6.

In the first game, Cameron Knust pitched a great game and got the win.  In the second game, the Chargers fell behind 3-0 early.  Dalton Stites settled in on the mound and kept Chariton in the game as the Chargers mounted their comeback.  In the top of the seventh, Chariton was in business again with runners on second and third with no one out.  They were unable to score with the next two batters.  However Tyler Knust belted a clutch two-out double to bring home both runners and give Chariton a 7-5 lead.

The play of the game happened in the fourth inning when the Chargers scored their first run.  Tyler Knust was on third with nobody out when Dillon Lundy popped up a ball right in front of the first base dugout.  The Fairfield catcher left the home plate area to follow the pop-up which was caught by the first baseman and Knust alertly tagged up and scored on the pop-up.

College News

Cindy M. Moore (AA, Associate in Arts) and Stephanie Storm (AAS, Associate in Applied Science) fulfilled their graduation requirements at the end of the spring term in May from Indian Hills Community College

Varsity Girls Place Third at Winterset

The Chariton Varsity Softball team placed third at the Winterset Tournament this past weekend.  The second-ranked Lady Chargers routed Van Meter, 10-0, in the opener and lost 10-8 to 3A's third-ranked team, Dallas Center Grimes, in the second game.  In the third game, Chariton beat Interstate 35, 10-6 to finish third.

In the Van Meter game, Presley Swan had two home runs.  Swan went 2-3 with two home runs and two RBI's.  Abbee Curran went 2-3 with two singles and two runs scored.  Curran had a bunt for a single which moved Miller to third.  Curran stole second and Miranda Davis walked.  Swan hit back to back home runs again to push the lead to 8-0.

In the Dallas Grimes game, Swan doubled and advanced to third on Curran's single.  Swan scored on a passed ball to cut DCG's lead to 5-3.  Swan singled to score Seuferer to cut the lead to 5-4.  In the sixth, Curran drew a lead off walk.  Nichols singled to score Curran.  Swan went 2-4 with a double, single, a run scored and an RBI.  Curran went 1-3 with a single, a run scored and a walk.

In the Interstate 35 game, Swan went 2-4 with a single, double, a run scored and four RBI's.  Curan went 0-3 with a run scored. 

Varsity Boys Beat Southeast Warren

On Friday Night, June 3rd, the Chariton Varsity baseball team moved to 2-0 with a win over Southeast Warren at SE Warren.  Tyler Knust went all seven innings on the mound and added a solo home run in the win.  Cameron Knust went 2-4 with two singles, a run scored and two stolen bases.  Knust went 1-3 with a solo home run, a run scored, and RBI and a walk.  In seven innings, Knust gave up two runs, both earned, on seven hits while striking out five and walking three.  Logan Putz took the loss for Southeast Warren.

Physical Fitness Award Winners for 2011

Chariton High School Physical Education program completed the President's Challenge Physical Fitness Program.  The Presidential Physical Fitness Award is given to boys and girls who score at or above the 85th percentile of qualifying standards on all five events.  

Presidential Awards were given to Juniors:  Ronnie Christensen, Abbee Curran and Tori White.  Sophomores:  Alex Wright.  Freshmen:  Alec Reynolds, Chasen Blue, and Stephen McCurdy.

The National Award is given to students who score at or above the 50th percentile on all five events, but fail the 85th percentile in one or more of the events.    This award was given to:  Seniors:  Jamie Dunivan and Carlee Carroll.  Juniors:  Cody Carroll and Ashten Blue.  Sophomores:  Cameron Neer and Leah Dow.  Freshmen:  Abby Schultz, Elyssa Black, and Cole Graves.

Varsity Chargers Explode with 14 Runs Against Newton

In the season opener against Newton, the Varsity Chargers got the bats sizzling in a 14-4 win.  Chariton pounded out 13 hits and took advantage of 10 walks by Newton pitchers.  Five players for Chariton had multi-hit games including, Dalton Stites, Riley Prough, Turner Trenary, Tyler Knust and Dustin Harberts.  Tyler Knust went 2-3 with a double, single, two runs scored and a walk.  Cameron Knust went 1-3 with a single, two runs scored and a walk. 

The JV Team won its opener against Newton with a 5-4 score.  Brett Braida and Turner Trenary pitched and combined to give up only four hits.  Token Hall was on base three times and scored three runs.  Alex Wright had a couple of big hits and two RBI's.

Jamie Dunivan Awarded Two Scholarships

Class of '53 Chariton Alumni Scholarship and Chariton Women's Club awarded $500 each to Jamie Dunivan former Russell resident and Chariton Graduate.

JV Boys Score 13 in Win over SEW

The Chariton JV baseball team beat Southeast Warren, 13-3, at SE Warren this past Friday night, May 28th.  Alex Wright had a big night going 2-3 with a double, a single, three runs scored, four RBI's, a walk and he stole a base.  Ben Kinser, Cameron Knust and Dalton Stites each shared pitching duties and Kinser got the win.  Knust pitched one inning and gave up no hits or runs and struck out three batters.  Austin Peterson went 1-4 with a single, two runs scored and an RBI.    Kenny Pennington went 0-2.