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Lady Pirates drop road game to Lumberton

Randall Luker
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
The Vidor Lady Pirates traveled to Lumberton Tuesday to take on the Lady Raiders in a district contest. The varsity girls lost 57 – 48 in a tough battle. Leading the Lady Pirates were Mia Robin with 10 points, Natalie Morrison with 8 points, Abigail Rodriguez and Madison Powell with 7 points each.
Natalie Morrison shoots for two in the Championship round of the WOS Tournament Thursday. Photo by Randall Luker

Natalie Morrison shoots for two in the Championship round of the WOS Tournament Thursday. Photo by Randall Luker

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Lady Pirates triumph in WOS Tournament

Randall Luker
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
After getting off to an 0-3 start in district play, the Vidor Lady Pirates found their footing over the Christmas break and are currently riding a five game winning streak.
Senior Colby Eaves breaks around a Central defender in Thursday’s late game at the LCM Tournament. Photo by Randall Luker

Senior Colby Eaves breaks around a Central defender in Thursday’s late game at the LCM Tournament. Photo by Randall Luker

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Pirates win 3 of 4 at LCM Tournament

Randall Luker
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The Vidor Pirates won three of four games at last week’s LCM basketball tournament. Opening play Thursday, the Pirates outscored Tarkington 41-34 to get off on the right foot in tournament play. The Pirates’ stumbled a bit in their late game Thursday, falling to Pollock Central 53-44.
Cowboy crooner started out on broadway

Cowboy crooner started out on broadway

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Cowboy crooner started out on broadway

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Woodward Maurice Ritter was born on Jan. 11, 1905 deep in the piney woods of East Texas at a wide spot in the road called Murvaul. Besides the finest voice in the musically gifted family, Woodward also had the best mind.
Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice

Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice

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Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice shoots over a Lady Longhorn Friday at Pirate Gym. Vidor lost the hotly contested game 33-31. Photo by Randall Luker

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Kicks Off 36th Season

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The month of January begins a new year and with it the beginning of the 36th season of the Toyota ShareLunker program when anglers across the state, and for that matter the nation, cast their lines and fish for Largemouth Bass in Texas’ world class fisheries.
The varsity Lady Pirates

The varsity Lady Pirates

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The varsity Lady Pirates

News Staff
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The varsity Lady Pirates were undefeated in the West Orange Tournament held last week. Here they pose with the Championship trophy awarded for their 4-0 performance. Head Girls Basketball Coach Shad Smith is pictured left. Assistant Coaches Ashlynne Johnson and Tracy Maines are pictured right.
Dalton Cash, 6’4” Pirate senior, shoots and scores Friday in the Pirates district opener in Bridge City. Photo by Randall Luker

Dalton Cash, 6’4” Pirate senior, shoots and scores Friday in the Pirates district opener in Bridge City. Photo by Randall Luker

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Pirates open district play with 56-28 win over Bridge City

Randall Luker
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Vidor Pirate varsity basketball team opened district play Friday with a 56-28 win at Bridge City. The Pirates scored first and never relinquished the lead, taking a 27-5 lead into the locker room at the half and continuing the pace until the final buzzer sounded.
A Bridge City Lady Cardinal fouls Natalie Morrison as she goes for two. Photo by Randall Luker

A Bridge City Lady Cardinal fouls Natalie Morrison as she goes for two. Photo by Randall Luker

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Lady Pirates off to rocky start in district play

Randall Luker
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
The Vidor Lady Pirates hosted the Lady Cardinals from Bridge City Friday in their third district outing and were narrowly defeated 30-26 in a hard fought battle.
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