Babe Ruth All-Stars, 14-year-olds

The Lucas County 14-year-old Babe Ruth Al-Stars were the District 2 runner-up to Rathbun Area.  By finishing as runner-up they qualified for State and played at the 14-year-old state tournament in Bloomfield.  Front row from left:  Chase Fletcher, Jacob Cohen, Jon Lazear, Grant Shriver, Drew Derringer and Broc Johnson.  Back row from left:  Coach Brian Storm, Charlie Palmer, Cody Smith, Joey Krutsinger, Joe Gookin, Dakota Bach, Quinn Storm and Manager Dave Fletcher.

Leah Dow attends U of I Volleyball Camps

Leah Dow, daughter of Dan and Shantel Dow of Russell, attended the University of Iowa Libero and Individaul Volleyball camps July 16-19.  She was coached by the U of I Head Volleyball coach, Sharon Dingman and Assistant Coach Brad Boldt.  She learned many all-around skills and played scrimmages with the current players of the team.  Other activities included sand volleyball, grass volleyball and various team-building activities.  Leah will be a junior at Chariton High School.

Charger Boys Lose to ADM at the End

Despite an outstanding season, the Charger boys end their season with a loss to ADM Adel in the Class 3A substate #7 final at Norwalk this past Wednesday night, July 20.  The Chargers struggled both with hitting and fielding and couldn't hit their stride all night.  The loss gave the Charger's a final record of 30-9.  Cameron Knust had 1 hit.  Starting pitcher Tyler Knust bunted during the bottom of the second inning.  Cameron Knust grounded out to second in the bottom of the fifth.  Tyler struck out for the third out in the fifth.  Cameron struck out at the end of the game.

Chargers are one win from State Tournament

The Chariton Boys baseball team moved to within one win of qualifying for state with a 15-12 win over Norwalk in the 3A District 13 final Monday night, July 18.  The Charger play ADM Adel tonight, July 21, at 7pm in Norwalk for the substate championship.  If the Chargers win, a special section will be published in Tuesday's Leader, July 26.  Tyler Knust started the game on the mound and threw very well.

Tyler Knust pitches against Carlisle July 15

Tyler Knust pitches against Carlisle with 6-5 win

Five Lady Chargers Named to All SCC

Presley Swan

Seuferer, Grgurich, Swan named to unanimous first team and All-District.

Lucas County Fair King and Queen Nominations 2011

Chargers beat Carlisle in District opener Friday Night

The Chariton Varsity Baseball team continued on a path to a possible state tournament bid with a 6-5 victory over Carlisle in the Class 3A District 13 first round game at Norwalk this past Friday night, July 15.  The Chargers will now play Norwalk in the District 13 final this Monday night, July 18, at 7pm in Norwalk.  The winner of the Chariton-Norwalk game will play in the 3A #7 substate final against the District 14 winner, which will be either ADM Adel or Dallas Center Grimes.  The substate final will also be played at Norwalk this Wednesday night, July 20 at 7pm.

College News

Laura Adams, Russell, has been awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with honors from AIB College of Business.

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Chantelle Schreck, Russell, has been awarded an Associate in Applied Science in Accounting and Financial Services highest honors from AIB College of Business.

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Shannon Holmes, Melrose, has been awarded an Associate in Applied Science in Business Administration from AIB College of Business.

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Drake University - Alison Wright, Russell, has earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in marketing from the College of Business and Public Administration.

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Tripp Wesley Yeoman, Russell, has been awarded Bachelor of Arts in Cinema 7 Art with honors from the University of Iowa.

Creston Game July 12, 2011

Austin Peterson crosses home plate in Creston Game

Cameron Knust hits pop foul ball against Creston

Lady Chargers Edge Oskaloosa in 9 Inning Thriller

The Chariton Varsity girls moved within one game of a repeat trip to the State Softball Tournament with a 1-0 win over Oskaloosa in nine innings in the 3A Region 7 semifinal game at Chariton Monday night, July 11th.

This game against Oskaloosa was a classic pitcher's duel and defensive battle where it seemed like no one would ever score.  Chariton stranded base runners at different times such as in the top of the first.  Bengtson drew a walk with one out and Grgurich had a base hit to put runners on first and second.  However, Presley Swan and Abbee Curran both popped out to end the inning and keep the game scoreless.

Chariton also threatened again in the top of the third, but couldn't get anyone across.  With runners on both second and third, with one out, Grgurich drew a walk to load the bases.  Presley Swan was up next and hit a grounder to short, who threw it to home for the force out.  With the bases still loaded with two outs, Abbee Curran grounded out to the pitcher to end the inning and keep the score 0-0.  The next batter had a good hit, but the center fielder caught it for the third out.

With two outs in the top of the ninth, Tanna Seuferer hit a sacrifice fly to left field on which Miranda Davis scored the winning run.  After the catch, Davis tagged up and slid into home safely and the catcher dropped the ball for the run.

Bengtson and Grgurich both drew walks to load the bases with two outs.  The next batter, Swan flew out to center for the third out, but the one run was all Chariton would need.  Curran went 1-4 with a double.  Swan went 0-5.  Curran had one put-out.  Swan had two assists.

Chargers Beat Winterset 7-0

Tyler Knust catches fly ball at third base

Chariton's game against Winterset on Senior Night, July 7th, was another impressive win with a 7-0 score.  The fifth ranked Chariton Varsity baseball team was led by pitcher Dustin Harberts, who threw a complete game shutout, allowing only two hits while striking out four.  The Chargers moved to 27-8 with the win.

Chariton had nine hits and drew seven walks.  Cameron Knust, Harberts, and Turner Trenary each had multi-hit games for the Chargers.

After the game, a short ceremony was held honoring the six seniors on this year's squad.  They include Jacob Kaska, Dustin Harberts, Riley Prough, Dalton Stites, Dillon Lundy and Tyler Knust.

Lady Chargers win Playoff Opener

Emily Grismore, Presley Swan (kneeling) and Kylie Bengston

Tanna Seuferer propelled the Chariton Varsity Girls to a 6-2 win over Centerville in their 3A Region 7 quarterfinal game in Chariton Saturday Night July 10.  Two huge hits by Tanna made the win possible.  Abbee Curran scored after Seuferer belted a three-run double to the fence.  In the first inning, second baseman Presley Swan popped out and Curran grounded out to end the inning and keep the score 0-0.  It wasn't until the fourth inning that another runner could get on base when Grgurich hit a lead off double.  Swan laid down a nice bunt and the throw made to first on the play got past the first baseman.  This enabled Swan to advance to third and Grgurich to score to give Chariton a 1-0 lead.    Curran  was up next and laid down a nice sacrifice bunt that scored Swan to give Chariton a 2-0 lead.  Curran began the top of the sixth with a base hit.  Miller followed with a sacrifice bunt that advanced Curran to second.  Curran later stole third.  Seuferer cleared the bases with a double that went to the wall.  Three runners, Curran, Davis and Grismore scored to give Chariton a 6-2 lead.  Chariton had eight hits as a team  Abbee Curran went 2-3 with two singles, a run scored, an RBI and a sacrifice.  Presley Swan went 0-4 with a run scored and an RBI.  She also reached base on an error.  Swan had one put-out and one assist.

Lady Chargers soar over Rockets 6-0

Sixth ranked Chariton Varsity Girls soared past Eddyvill-Blakesburg, 6-0, in their final regular season game, Tuesday July 5.  The Lady Chargers scored five runs in the first inning and halted an Eddyville scoring threat in the fifth to preserve the shutout victory.  

Against Eddyville, Chariton began with a five-run first inning.  Seuferer and Bengtson each drew walks.  Shortstop Layne Grgurich smacked a double to score Seuferer.  Second baseman Presley Swan smacked a single to score Bengtson to make the score 2-0.  Miller scored Grgurich and Greubel scored both Swan and Miller. The other run was scored in the top of the fourth.  Abbee Curran went 0- 4 with six put-outs.  Swan had three assists.

JV Girls Fall to Eddyville in Final Game

In their final game of the season at Eddyville-Blakesburg on July 5th, the JV girls battled hard but fell short, 11-6.  Chloe Richards pitched the whole game for Chariton and took the loss with Leah Dow as her catcher.  Dow went 1-2 with a single.

JV Girls Clobber Davis County 13-0 on the Road

In four innings at Bloomfield, the Chariton JV girls beat Davis County 13-0 on the 7th of July.  The Chargers lit up the scoreboard like a Christmas Tree with seven runs in the first inning and two runs in each of the second, third and fourth.  Chariton scored 13 runs on 13 hits.  Pitcher Chloe Richards went the distance on the mound and tossed a one-hitter with Leah Dow as her catcher.

SCC Champs! Lady Chargers Clinch Crown

The Chariton Varsity Girls clinched the South Central Conference title with a 4-0 win over Davis County at Bloomfield June 30.  Senior pitcher Tanna Seuferer pitched a no hit shutout and was within a whisker of a perfect game.  Second baseman Presley Swan smacked a three-run homer in the win.  At the plate Swan went 1-3 with a home run that scored three runs.  Abbee Curran went 0-3 with a sacrifice.  Swan had three put-outs and one assist.

Varsity Boys Beat Eddyville-Blakesburg in Nightcap

Cameron Knust Batting

In the nightcap on Tuesday night, the Varsity Chargers walloped Eddyville-Blakesburg.  The Chargers lost the first game, 7-5, against the #2 pitcher in the conference, left-hander Craig Larkin, but exploded in the nightcap to win it, 15-0.  The Chargers pounded out 12 hits in the second game and won the game in four innings.  Cameron Knust, Jacob Kaska, Riley Prough and Dustin Harberts all had multi-hit games.  Tyler Knust pitched all four innings, giving up only one hit and striking out three.  The defense played error free ball behind him.  This loss for Eddyville knocked them out of the conference lead.

JV Girls fall to Knoxville on Go Pink Night

June 28 was Go Pink Night and a big fifth inning lifted Knoxville to a 4-3 win over the Chariton JV girls.  Chariton had two outs in the top of the fifth when Knoxville drew a walk, got a hit and the Chargers committed two errors.  This allowed Knoxville to take the lead.  Chariton had nine hits in the game but couldn't put them together to score more runs.  The game was stopped after the fifth inning due to the time limit.  Miranda Davis pitched the whole game with Leah Dow as her catcher.

Fifth Ranked Lady Chargers Beat Albia

The girls broke a three game losing streak with a thrilling and huge 7-6 conference win in 12 innings at Albia, Monday, June 27.  The Lady Chargers cranked out 13 hits.  Chariton had 11 strikeouts, but got hits when they needed them.  Abbee Curran went 2-7 with two singles and three RBI's. 

Presley Swan, pictured to the right, gets a hit during the game against Albia.  Swan went 2-6 with a double, single, two RBI's and a walk.  She also put two runners out and assisted six times.

Lady Chargers lose two at Dallas Center Grimes

The sixth-ranked Chariton Varsity girls lost a couple of tough games at the Dallas Center Grimes Tournament July 1.  The Lady Chargers lost to Creston 8-4, in the first game and they lost to Sioux City Bishop Heelan in the second game, 8-3.

In the Creston game, Presley Swan went 2-4 with a double, single and a run scored.  Abbee Curran went 1-3 with a single, a run scored and three RBI's.  Curran had three put-outs.  Swan had one put out.

In the Bishop Heelan game,  Seuferer pitched all seven innings and took the loss.  Swan went 1-3 with a single and an RBI.  Curran went 1-3 with a single and an RBI.  Swan had two put-outs and Curran had one.  Swan had three assists.