Sports

By Joy Graham

After rain cancelled the Labor Day Race last Sunday, the American Sprint Car Series agreed to return for a make-up day this Saturday, September 10th. The Gulf South Region officials are challenging top drivers from the other eight divisions of the ASCS racing organize to come take part in the show. Channin Tankersley, from just down the road in Highlands, TX and a consistent competitor at the local track, is the Gulf South 2016 point champion.   

By Randall Luker

The Vidor Pirates dominated the Pasadena Memorial Mavericks Thursday in Pasadena 21-0. The Pirates racked up 434 yards total offense while holding the Mavericks to just 63 yards total offense and only two first downs in the first half, both courtesy of Pirate penalties. Vidor received the kickoff and started on their own 20.    

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By Joy Graham

Three sprint car classes will compete along with the limited modifieds, factory stocks and street stocks this Sunday. September 4th at the third annual Brian Boram Labor Day Race hosted by Golden Triangle Raceway Park. The sprint drivers bringing in their own special high speed, open wheel maneuvers to the local track are members of the American Sprint Car Series, the IMCA 305 Sprints, and the Lone Star 600 Mini Sprints.  

By Randall Luker

It was a tough night Friday for the Vidor Pirates, with the Barbers Hill Eagles scoring three touchdowns on their first four possessions. BH junior quarterback Cameron Cauthen connected with senior receiver Skylar Langelier for the touchdown and the point after kick made it 0-7 with 10:46 on the clock. 

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By Randall Luker

The returning state champion WOS Mustangs outscored the Vidor Pirates 35-19 in a final live scrimmage Thursday. Due to field conditions, the game was moved from Hooks Stadium in West Orange to the artificial turf at The Butch in Beaumont. Even with the wet turf, the game was physical on both sides of the line. Both teams, and the officiating crew, were showing early season mistakes with more than 20 penalty flags thrown in the  contest.   

By Randall Luker

All three high school volleyball teams, freshman, junior varsity and varsity, won all their matches against the Sulphur La. Lady Tors Tuesday in Pirate Gym. The freshman team set the tone for the evening with a 25-13 and 25-19 win over the Louisiana team. 

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