Oakley named new AD

Brad Oakley, CHS’s boys track and girls cross country coach, was named athletic director for the high school at Thursday night’s school board meeting. “I’ve been working on my administrative degree for a while,” Oakley told the Charleston Times-Courier. “This is a step in the right direction. I like being around the kids in different sports. It seems like a great fit.” Oakley, in his second year at CHS, will also coach freshman boys basketball this school year. Previously, Oakley coached varsity boys basketball at Cumblerland. Jerry Calandrilla, the currrent AD, will leave Sept. 12 to take over his new duties as principal of Sullivan High School.

Red and Gold Barbecue

The annual Charleston Booster Club red and gold barbecue means one thing. FOOTBALL. $6.00 gets you in the door of the Charleston Middle School cafeteria and into the football game against Taylorville. The Barbecue will be served from 11 am to 6 pm saturday. The season opener against Taylorville will then come your way at 7 pm at Trojan Hill. If you can’t make it out, you can listen on WEIU radio at 88.9 or online at www.weiuhitmix.net.

Stay tuned for full sports coverage

This fall, you will be able to keep up with all Charleston HS sports through the season. You will be able to get last-minute scores, notes, features, and game stories for each of the school’s varsity, junior varsity, and freshmen sports. Check back after August 29.