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Lady Pirates Ava Lightfoot, left, and Brooklyn Bushelle in action at the net in Saturday’s home game versus the Lady Mustangs.

Lady Pirates Ava Lightfoot, left, and Brooklyn Bushelle in action at the net in Saturday’s home game versus the Lady Mustangs.

Lady Pirate Volleyball now 2nd in district

The Lady Pirate varsity volleyball team defeated the West Orange Stark Lady Mustangs 3-0 at Pirate Gym Saturday in straight sets 25-14, 25-7, 25-11. With the win, the Lady Pirates upped their district record to 4-2.

Game Warden Field Notes

Familiar Faces A Titus County game warden caught three men fishing on Lake Welsh without fishing licenses. One of the subjects gave a false name and date of birth, refusing to cooperate in providing his identity and even requested an ambulance because he was so upset.
Lady Pirate JV Volleyball

Lady Pirate JV Volleyball

Lady Pirate JV Volleyball

The Lady Pirate junior varsity volleyball team defeated the WO-S Lady Mustangs 2-0 in Pirate Gym Saturday. Pictured are #7 Emma Davis and #17 Raegan Stephenson.
VPIFA marks final home games this weekend

VPIFA marks final home games this weekend

VPIFA marks final home games this weekend

The Vidor Pirate Intermediate Football Academy hosts their final home games of the season this weekend at the former VFW football fields on South Main. The future Pirates’ games begin at 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. with a 9 am start for flag, 10 a.m. for Peewee, 12 pm for Junior and 2 p.m.
Grant McWherter scored the Pirates lone touchdown in the waning moments of Thursday’s game with Lumberton.

Grant McWherter scored the Pirates lone touchdown in the waning moments of Thursday’s game with Lumberton.

Freshman Pirates avoid shutout in final seconds

The Freshman Vidor Pirates hosted the Lumberton Raiders Thursday at Pirate Stadium for a football matchip that saw a scoreless first quarter as each team looked for an opportunity to score.
The VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band

The VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band

The VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band

The VHS Mighty Pirate Marching Band, Brigadettes and twirlers took advantage of Thursday’s junior varsity home football game to practice for their big Homecoming Lights Out routine October 9.
Caiden Veazey hoists Weston Sepulvado into the air after he scored a second half touchdown.

Caiden Veazey hoists Weston Sepulvado into the air after he scored a second half touchdown.

Bulldogs capitalize on Pirate errors in 30-19 loss

The Pirates knew going in to Friday night’s football game against the Jasper Bulldogs they would likely be facing their toughest opponent during the regular season and they would have to eliminate the mistakes that have plagued the team this season to emerge with a win.