Lady Pirates fall to Lady Mustangs at home
Randall Luker
The Lady Pirate varsity basketball hosted the Lady Mustangs of West Orange Friday in a district match that was a tale of two halves.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Sports
Lady Pirates drop road game to Lumberton
Randall Luker
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.
Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Natalie Morrison shoots for two in the Championship round of the WOS Tournament Thursday. Photo by Randall Luker
Lady Pirates triumph in WOS Tournament
Randall Luker
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.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Senior Colby Eaves breaks around a Central defender in Thursday’s late game at the LCM Tournament. Photo by Randall Luker
Pirates win 3 of 4 at LCM Tournament
Randall Luker
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.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Cowboy crooner started out on broadway
Cowboy crooner started out on broadway
Texas History By Bartee Haile
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.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice
Junior varsity Lady Pirate Jaelynn Justice
News Staff
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
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Toyota ShareLunker Program Kicks Off 36th Season
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
The varsity Lady Pirates
The varsity Lady Pirates
News Staff
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.
Wednesday, January 5, 2022
Dalton Cash, 6’4” Pirate senior, shoots and scores Friday in the Pirates district opener in Bridge City. Photo by Randall Luker
Pirates open district play with 56-28 win over Bridge City
Randall Luker
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.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021
A Bridge City Lady Cardinal fouls Natalie Morrison as she goes for two. Photo by Randall Luker
Lady Pirates off to rocky start in district play
Randall Luker
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.
Wednesday, December 22, 2021