Sports

Quail Populations Recovering, Strongest in Years

AUSTIN —Texas quail hunting season opens Oct. 28, and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) surveys indicate an increased number of bobwhite and scaled quail in the field thanks to a combination of cooler temperatures and spring rainfall during the start of nesting season.
Madison Guillot blocks a BC return in Friday’s seed game in Bridge City.

Madison Guillot blocks a BC return in Friday’s seed game in Bridge City.

Lady Pirates finish 2nd in district after seeding game

The Vidor Lady Pirate volleyball team finished in second place in district play following Friday’s seeding game at Bridge City. Vidor, Bridge City and Lumberton finished the regular season in a three-way tie.
The Vidor Pirates take the field for the season’s final home game Friday on Senior Night. The Pirates defeated the Huffman Falcons 49-28. The Pirates travel to Splendora Friday for the final regular season game against the Wildcats.

The Vidor Pirates take the field for the season’s final home game Friday on Senior Night. The Pirates defeated the Huffman Falcons 49-28. The Pirates travel to Splendora Friday for the final regular season game against the Wildcats.

Vidor QB Daigan Venable breaks into the Lions secondary on a keeper that picked up a first down Friday.

Vidor QB Daigan Venable breaks into the Lions secondary on a keeper that picked up a first down Friday.

Pirates come out strong in second half to defeat Livingston 31-21

The Vidor Pirates staged a 3rd quarter three touchdown rally to cage the Livingston Lions and notch their first district win of the season Friday. Vidor won the toss and elected to kick to Livingston.

YMBL Babe Zaharias Memorial Relays celebrates 45 years

The Young Men’s Business League will celebrate the 45th year of the YMBL Babe Zaharias Memorial Relays on November 7th & 8th. The event will be held at the Beaumont United High School Stadium in Beaumont in cooperation with the Beaumont Independent School District.
Pirate RB Dane Villadsen heads for the end zone and a touchdown behind the blocking of Jayden Jones, #23.

Pirate RB Dane Villadsen heads for the end zone and a touchdown behind the blocking of Jayden Jones, #23.

Raiders sink Pirates 54-28

Blame it on Friday the 13th if you like, but a series of calamities plagued the Pirates Friday as the Lumberton Raiders handed the Pirates their second district loss in as many outings.
Pirate running back Riley Marlow runs over a Bear defender to score a touchdown Friday at LCM.

Pirate running back Riley Marlow runs over a Bear defender to score a touchdown Friday at LCM.

Bears defeat Pirates 34-28 in overtime

A slow start and an early drive that was marred by numerous penalties had the Pirates off their game and playing catch up until late in the fourth quarter as the LCM Bears held off the Vidor Pirates to win the district away game 34-28 in overtime Friday.
Vidor 28 v.

Vidor 28 v.

Vidor 28 v. LCM 34

Offense: Total: 45 rushes for 275 yards, 4 TD’s Players: Issac Fontnow: 14 rushes for 141, 2TD’s Riley Marlow: 20 rushes for 101, 1 TD Daigan Venable- 6 rushes for 14 yards, 1 TD Dane Villadsen- 4 rushes for 19 yards Defense: Totals: 51 rushes for 239 yards 9 of 19 passes for...