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A monster of a moth

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
The state of Washington’s Department of Agriculture [WDA] is on a moth hunt but it’s not your normal, pesky moths that eat holes in your favorite woolen sweater. This moth is the humongous, giant Atlas moth with a nearly 10-inch wing span.
Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelyn Justice returns the ball in Saturday’s game versus LCM.

Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelyn Justice returns the ball in Saturday’s game versus LCM.

Lady Pirates JV and Freshmen place 2nd in Silsbee Volleyball Tournament

Randall Luker
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The Vidor Lady Pirate junior varsity and Freshman volleyball teams both nabbed second place in the Silsbee Volleyball Tournament held Thursday and Saturday. The Freshman Lady Pirates went 2-1 in pool play Thursday, then defeated Silsbee to play PNG in the Championship game.
Junior varsity Pirate Brody Bloss looks for running room outside as a Mustang defender tries to stop him.

Junior varsity Pirate Brody Bloss looks for running room outside as a Mustang defender tries to stop him.

Turnovers plague Pirates in scrimmage loss to WOS Wednesday

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
The threat of inclement weather prompted school officials to move the scheduled Thursday scrimmage between Vidor and West Orange to Wednesday afternoon. They beat the rainy weather and played the game under a cloudless sky and unrelenting sun.
The Vidor High School twirlers and Brigadettes, were practicing at Croak Field Monday afternoon in preparation for the 2022 season opening versus Silsbee Friday at Pirate Stadium. Photo by Randall Luker

The Vidor High School twirlers and Brigadettes, were practicing at Croak Field Monday afternoon in preparation for the 2022 season opening versus Silsbee Friday at Pirate Stadium. Photo by Randall Luker

Newspaperman writes best-seller in spare time

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
On Aug. 28, 1959 a book reviewer had nothing but the highest praise for a newspaperman’s first novel: “It may be a long time before a better one comes along.” Allen Stuart Drury was born in Houston during the First World War and grew up in a small California town.
Rylee Sherman, left, and Jaden Lee, right were named to the All Tournament Team at the Silsbee Volleyball Tournament Saturday. They are pictured with Vidor’s first year Head Volleyball Coach Brooklyn Sampere. Photo by Randall Luker

Rylee Sherman, left, and Jaden Lee, right were named to the All Tournament Team at the Silsbee Volleyball Tournament Saturday. They are pictured with Vidor’s first year Head Volleyball Coach Brooklyn Sampere. Photo by Randall Luker

Lady Pirates win gold at Silsbee Tournament

Randall Luker
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Vidor Lady Pirates were undefeated as they won the Championship in the Gold Bracket at the Silsbee Volleyball Tournament Saturday.
Daigen Venable broke several tackles before he cleared the BC secondary on his way to a Pirate touchdown Thursday. Photo by Randall Luker

Daigen Venable broke several tackles before he cleared the BC secondary on his way to a Pirate touchdown Thursday. Photo by Randall Luker

Pirates pluck Cardinals 29-6 in season opening scrimmage

Randall Luker
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
The Vidor Pirates made the short haul to Bridge City Thursday to take on the Cardinals in the inaugural game on their beautiful new turf field.
Peyton Ragan kept a firm grip on a BC runner Thursday and held on to tackle him for a loss of yardage on the play. Photo by Randall Luker

Peyton Ragan kept a firm grip on a BC runner Thursday and held on to tackle him for a loss of yardage on the play. Photo by Randall Luker

Peyton Ragan kept a firm grip on a BC runner

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Peyton Ragan kept a firm grip on a BC runner Thursday and held on to tackle him for a loss of yardage on the play.
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