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The 2024 Vidor Pirates take the field Friday in their home opener versus the Santa Fe Indians. The Pirates defeated the Indians 28-14 for their first win this season.

The 2024 Vidor Pirates take the field Friday in their home opener versus the Santa Fe Indians. The Pirates defeated the Indians 28-14 for their first win this season.

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Pirates take the field

News Staff
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Landon Jones didn’t break stride as he regained control of the ball a Silsbee player had hit and knocked out of his grasp on his way to a first down.

Landon Jones didn’t break stride as he regained control of the ball a Silsbee player had hit and knocked out of his grasp on his way to a first down.

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Pirates fall to Silsbee 28-14 in season opener

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
The Pirates traveled to Silsbee Friday to open the 2024 football season and after a hard fought battle, came away with a 28-14 loss.

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Trinity River Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization Drawing Opens Sept. 1

News Staff
Thursday, September 5, 2024
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) opens its annual Alligator Gar Harvest Authorization drawing application process Sept. 1.The random drawing authorizes anglers to harvest one alligator gar over 48 inches from a section of the Trinity River.From Sept. 1 through Sept.

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Strong Mourning and White-Winged Populations Forecast for Dove Season

Austin
Thursday, September 5, 2024
— A rainy spring and early summer led to a good nesting season through most of the state and near record high populations of mourning and white-wing doves across large portions of Texas. Hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations in the field when the 2024 season opens Sept. 1.
VJH Lady Pirate volleyball hosts BC

VJH Lady Pirate volleyball hosts BC

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VJH Lady Pirate volleyball hosts BC

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The Vidor Junior High Volleyball teams hosted the Bridge City Cardinal Monday with the 7B team winning 2-0, the 7A team winning 2-1 (14-16,15-13, 15-8). The 8B team lost 2-1 (21-25, 25-15,11-15) and the 8A team fought hard to come away with a 2-1 victory (18-21,25-22, 15-11).
Ashlyn Martin jumps for a return against West Brook Tuesday in Pirate Gym.

Ashlyn Martin jumps for a return against West Brook Tuesday in Pirate Gym.

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Lady Pirates fall to West Brook

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The varsity Lady Pirates fell to the West Brook Lady Bruins 3-1 in Pirate Gym Tuesday evening. Junior varsity lost in two.
Lady Pirates finish 10th at Tarkington

Lady Pirates finish 10th at Tarkington

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Lady Pirates finish 10th at Tarkington

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
The varsity Lady Pirate Volleyball Team racked up six wins and just two losses at the Tarkington volleyball tournament held Thursday- Saturday for a tenth place finish at the 28-team tournament. Going 6-2 in their matches, the Lady Pirates won 13 of the sets versus nine losses.
Pirate Tennis is 2-0 in district play

Pirate Tennis is 2-0 in district play

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Pirate Tennis is 2-0 in district play

News Staff
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
After two district games the Vidor Pirate Tennis team is 2-0 after Monday’s match with Bridge City in Vidor.“It was a hard fight tonight but your Mighty Pirate Tennis Team came out on top tonight! The final score was 11-8,” said Head Tennis Coach Ericka Richard.
Pirates start slow, make adjustments and show improvement in scrimmage

Pirates start slow, make adjustments and show improvement in scrimmage

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Pirates start slow, make adjustments and show improvement in scrimmage

News Staff
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Vidor’s scrimmage in Woodville Friday showed areas that needed improvement, as expected, but as the evening wore on, they also showed the Pirates could make the necessary adjustments.Offensively, the Pirates aren’t where they need to be quite yet, but that’s expected early on.
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