The Middle School Pirates defeated the Bay Tigers 36-6. The Pirates dominated from the start to finish taking control from the first drive. Kendall Walker completed a 60 yd pass to Tyler Ladner to get the Pirates to the one. Derrick Williams then plunged in for a TD. The Pirates then struck again with a 53 yd. run. The Pirates led at the half 14-6. In the second half the Pirates struck with 3 TD's. Prescott Williams had a 44 yd TD on a reverse, Kendall Walker threw a 31 yd TD pass to Prescott Williams and Ethan Thomas closed out the scoring with a 11 yd TD run.
Players of the week- Trevon Evans- Defense, Kendall Walker/Ethan Thomas Offense, Tyler Ladner- Special Teams.
The Pirates lost a very exciting game Friday night to Lumbertown 51-33. The Pirates had a 21-20 lead at the half. The Pirates had over 400 yards of offense. Several turnovers and injuries doomed the Pirates chances in the second half.
The Pirates have won two in a row after a 19-7 win over the St. Martin Yellow Jackets. Great job guys. Come watch the Pirates battle the Lumberton Panthers this Friday night at Pirate Stadium.
The tailgating was a blast, thanks to the Alumni Association, Hooter's, Raising Cane's, and Pirates Cove. The Middle school team was out in full force eating everything in sight. The High School Pirates then went out and dominated St. Patrick's to the tune of 26-14. Great job Pirates. Decedro Hawkins, Devon Evans, Marcus Dedeaux, Denzell Bradley, Dylan Wells, Zach Farve, Kyle McKeough, Trea Ausmer and many others played an outstanding game.
The Alumni Association will be hosting a pre game tailgate at the tennis courts tonight at 530 p.m. Come join the fun.
The Middle School Pirates played one quarter of defense against the Hancock Hawks. On the first play John Moore got an interception. The Pirates let up two TD's in 12 minutes of play on a half field. When the Pirates were about to take the field on offense Mother Nature intervened and the rest of the jamboree was cancelled. Tyler Ladner, John Moore, Prescott Williams, Derrick Williams and Kendall Walker all made big plays on defense.
The Middle school team will be participating in a Jamboree at Bay High on the 14th. They play the Hancock Hawks at 4:45 and Long Beach Bearcats at 6:30. Come watch the Pirates as they battle the Hawks and Bearcats. The Pirates have 16 starters returning this year.
Don't forget practice today at 3:30 for Middle School.
Practice has been going very well this week. The Players and Coaches are working hard in preparation for the season opener at Mize.
The Middle School team will resume practice Monday from 3:30 to 5:30. All players need to be at practice.