Charger and Creston Season Opener, Loss to Chargers

Big plays dominate the defensive line and lift Creston over the Chargers in season opener.  Three big pass plays for scores along with a strong defense and the inexperience of the Chargers gave Creston the win.  30-7.  Ronny Christensen, who was making his first varsity start at linebacker, played real well at defensive end for a sophomore.  Christensen finished with two solo tackles, 10 assists, one sack and one tackle for the loss.  Alex Wright, set up a third and seven at the 26 yard line.  Blake Paige knocked Juwan Parris out of bounds.  Brendan Laing had a four yard gain.  Bengtson completed a 12 yard pass to Paige to the 22 yard line with 1:35 left.  Laing had gains of five and two yards to set up a third and three at the 15.  Chasen Blue's extra point was good to make the score, 30-7, with 19 seconds left.  Paige had two solos, two assists.  Cody Carroll had 1 solo, 2 assists, 1 pressure and 1 tackle for the loss.  Wright had 1 solo, and 4 assists.

2011 Girls Cross Country Team

Girls cross country team to be young this season

The Chariton girls cross country team will have a lot of new faces along with several quality returning runners this season.  Chariton has 12 girls out for cross country this year and their coach is Tom Anderson.

Chariton returns two varsity runners from last year including sophomore Abbie Schultz and senior Raven Terrell.  Schultz was the team's number two runner last year and Terrell was the team's number five runner.  Both were letter winners last year as well.  Also returning again is senior Renae Beard, who is back out after deciding not to go out last season.  Beard lettered in both her freshman and sophomore seasons and was a top five varsity runner in both seasons.  She will likely be a key contributor this season.  Last year, Chariton placed fourth at the conference meet.  Of their returning runners, Schultz finished the highest for them by placing 23rd at the SCC meet.

Pictured are the members of the 2011 Chariton girls cross country team.  Front from left:  Liz Hager, Kayla Worrell, Megan Sanders and Cheyenne Narber.  Back from left:  Brittany Currie, Vicki Slobodyanik, Abbie Schultz, Shantie Chance and Head Coach, Tom Anderson.  Not pictured:  Renae Beard, Raven Terrell, Ashley Batty and Sara Hager.

2011 Chariton Fall Cheerleaders

Pictured are the 2011 Chariton fall cheerleaders.  Front row from left:  Robyn Allwood, DeAneria Coby, Krista Hewlett and Chelsea Musick.  Second row from left:  Cheyanne Russell, Serina Hinman, Katey Herr and Sierra Pruiett.  Third row from left:  Raven Terrell, Madison Offenburger, Kellie Lahart and Chevelle Chambers.

2011 Chariton Varsity Volleyball Team

Lady Chargers to be competitive and quick this season

The Chariton varsity volleyball team will step on to the court with a lot of new faces this season.  The Lady Chargers lost five seniors who contributed a lot to their team last year.  Right now a number of girls are knocking on the door to be starters.  Jamiee Kinser, a senior; Rachelle Ruepke, a junior; Kourtney Nichols; and Emily Grismore.  Other players who will be playing varsity are senior Briellyn Black; junior libero Leah Dow; senior front row player Kelsey Seuferer and senior Amber Sanders.

Pictured are the members of the 2011 Chariton Varsity Volleyball team.  Front from left:  Emily Grismore and Amber Sanders.  Middle row from left:  Rachelle Ruepke, Miranda Davis, Briellyn Black, Jamiee Kinser and Abbee Curran.  Back row from left:  Kelsey Seuferer, Kourtney Nichols, Emma Fuhs and Leah Dow.

2011 CHS Football Coaches

Pictured are the 2011 CHS Football Coaches.  Front from left:  Lee Cain, Josh Snook, Curt Smyser, Lee Sandy and Carl Marshall.  Back row from left:  Tracy Hall, Bob Cain, Lance Marshall and Bill Brown.

College News - Lindsey White

At the Palmer College of Chiropractic, Lindsey White, of Russell, is a current third trimester student  in the Doctor of Chiropractic program, in Davenport, Iowa and has been named to the Dean's List for the second trimester.  To be eligible for the Dean's List, a student must achieve a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 in all studies for the respective term.  The highest possible (GPA) is 4.00.

Chasen Blue is Auctioned Off

Chasen Blue (#4) is auctioned off during the sophomore auction Friday night.  At the left is auctioneer Jim Curran and at the right is Ben Morrett (#6).

Sawyer Dow #10 Makes Tackle

Freshman Sawyer Dow (#10 at right) tries to make a tackle on Hunter Storm after he makes a catch during a scrimmage of the freshman and sophomore offense against the freshmen defense.

Chariton Softball Players named to All-Conference

The Chariton softball players who were named to all-conference were Chelsea Miller-second team All-SCC, Tanna Seuferer-first team All-SCC, Kylie Bengston-2nd team All-SCC and Layne Grgurich-first team All-SCC.  Not pictured was Presley Swan-first team All-SCC.

CHS Softball Teams Hold Year End Awards

CHS softball teams hold their year end awards banquet for 2011 season.  The Chariton softball players named to academic all-conference were Miranda Davis, Chelsea Miller, Kylie Bengston, Abbee Curran, Layne Grgurich, Emma Fuhs, Chloe Richards and Chelsea McGee and Presley Swan (not pictured).

Chargers Named to Second Team All-District

Pictured are the Chargers named to second team All-District.  From left:  Tyler Knust, Cameron Knust and Turner Trenary.

Team Web Gem Awards for Spectacular Plays Made

Pictured are the Chargers holding certificates for team web gem awards for spectacular plays made during the season.  From left:  Tyler Knust, Riley Prough, Cameron Knust and Dalton Stites.

Varsity Players named to All-SCC

The Chariton baseball team held their awards banquet Aug. 1.  Pictured are the varsity player that were named to first team All-SCC.  From left:  Catcher Jacob Kaska, outfielder, Cameron Knust and second baseman Riley Prough.  (Brenda Knust pictures).

Honorable Mention All-SCC 2011

Pictured are the Chargers that were named to Honorable Mention All-SCC.  From left:  Third baseman, Tyler Knust, shortstop Dustin Hargerts and third baseman/designated hitter, Austin Burlin.

Honors Continue for Chariton Softball

Seuferer, Grgurich and Junior second baseman Presley Swan were each named to the Iowa Girls Coaches Association's All-State 3A team.  These three girls were also named to All-District for the Class 3A Central Region.  Seuferer was named to the team as a pitcher and Grgurich was named as a shortstop.  Swan was named to the team as a second baseman.

CHS Girls Softball Relay for Life

CHS Girls Softball and Copy Plus team up for Relay for Life

Presley Swan presented the idea for a team in the Relay for Life after her grandfather, John Braida was diagnosed with cancer and began treatments.

The promotion was "Scores for a Cure" and involved the softball team and Copy Plus.  For each run scored during the year, Copy Plus would pay $1 to Relay for Life.  Each win was worth $5 and by the end of the season the total was over $300.  Then $10 for each home run was added with a total of $500.

The CHS softball team also supported a "Pink Night" in support of Breast Cancer awareness.

Seven Chargers named to all-conference.

Seven Chargers named to all-conference, four named to 2011 Iowa High School Baseball Coaches All-District team.

After their 30-win season in which they came within one game of state, the Chariton Charger varsity baseball squad kept receiving awards.  All-conference recognition for their outstanding play in the very tough South Central Conference went to seven players.

Three Chargers were named to first team All-SCC including senior catcher Jacob Kaska, senior second baseman Riley Prough and junior outfielder, Cameron Knust.

Three Chargers, Cameron Knust, Tyler Knust and Turner Trenary, were selected to 2nd team All-District.

Cameron Knust was selected as an outfielder and finished the season with a team-leading .436 batting average.  As the lead-off hitter he also knocked in 22 runs and had an on base percentage of .487 while playing a great left field all year for the Chargers.

Tyler Knust was selected as a third baseman.  He finished the season with a .301 batting average and 33 RBI's, which was second most on the team.

Tyler also played a solid third base all year.  He and Cameron were tied for most triples on the team with five apiece.

10 Year Olds win First Place

Chariton 10-year-olds win first place at Pleasantville Tournament

Pictured are the Chariton 10-year-olds who won first place at the Pleasantville Tournament.  Front from left:  Tyler Gookin, Brady Hamilton, Brody Johnson and Tanner Stephens.  Middle row from left: Tristen Brackett, Tommy Sommers, Nathan Blong, Jackson Fisher, Colby Werts and Brock Spencer.  Back row from left:  Coaches Chris Fisher, Stacey Brackett, Scott Sommers and Bruce Werts.  Not pictured:  Tanner Nance and Chance Anderson.