Sports

Pirates, Lady Pirates fall in Friday games

Friday the 13th came a week late for the VHS basketball program as both the boys and girls teams fell to their opponents in their end of the week games. The Lady Pirates traveled to Deweyville where they were defeated by a score of 55-33.
Aiden Ochoa drives on the goal between Kelly defenders Tuesday night.

Aiden Ochoa drives on the goal between Kelly defenders Tuesday night.

Pirates open season with 52-46 win over Kelly

The varsity Vidor Pirate basketball team opened their season at home with a 52-46 win over Beaumont Kelly Tuesday night. A big second quarter erased the Pirates slow start and gave them a lead they never relinquished.
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Ty Vincent makes a shoestring tackle on Sam Peterson. Pirate defenders Colby Smith and Lane Copeland team up to stop Eagle RB Jordan Jenkins Quinten Root leaps over an Eagle blocked by Trenton Conn.
Pirate QB Quinten Root runs for a first down behind a screen of blockers, #79 Tyler Webb, #14 Jason Watson and #65 Bryce Munoz.

Pirate QB Quinten Root runs for a first down behind a screen of blockers, #79 Tyler Webb, #14 Jason Watson and #65 Bryce Munoz.

Pirates’ season ends with 29-13 playoff loss

The Vidor Pirates knew they would have to play their best ball control offense to keep the No. 10 ranked 4A Division II Lindale Eagles’ potent offense in check during Thursday night’s playoff game in Carthage.

Reed qualifies for state meet

Vidor junior Kai Reed qualified for the 4A State Track Meet to be held in Round Rock November 24 with his 10th place finish at the Regional Cross Country Meet held Tuesday in Huntsville. Reed clocked 16:55 to qualify. Joining Reed at the State Meet are three other Orange County runners.
LCM Sophomore wins spot in State Race

LCM Sophomore wins spot in State Race

LCM Sophomore wins spot in State Race

Annabelle Fisher, Little Cypress-Mauriceville sophomore, placed Seventh at the Cross Country Regional Meet today, earning a spot in the State meet. The Lady Bears Cross Country Team, Second in District also participated in the Regional meet in Huntsville today. Photo Courtesy

Game Warden Field Notes

Follow Your Nose Two Houston County game wardens were patrolling the northwestern end of Houston County when they entered a tract of land and saw an open field with what first appeared to be dove blinds close to a tripod feeder.
Dayton Whimire gets his hand in to break up a Raider pass Friday.

Dayton Whimire gets his hand in to break up a Raider pass Friday.

Pirates overwhelm Raiders 42-14

Like two heavyweights circling the ring looking for an opening, the Vidor Pirates and Lumberton Raiders were tentative early and traded punts on their first two possessions in their final regular season game Friday.
Pirate QB Quinten

Pirate QB Quinten

Pirate QB Quinten

Pirate QB Quinten Root easily picks up a first down on a keeper around the left side.