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By Cory Smith

cory@campcountynow.com

 

After a painstaking, 26-25 loss against Pleasant Grove in the season opener, the Pirates will be looking to right the ship against Gladewater in the second game of the season.

Gladewater is coming off of a deep playoff run, where they lost to eventual state champion, Argyle in the regional finals game. The Bears won four consecutive games in the playoffs to mark Gladewater’s best season since 2001. However, the Bears will be coming into this season with a new man at the helm in longtime assistant John Berry, who takes over for the embattled Jerrod Baugh. Gladewater is led by a highly touted offense, sparked by tailback, James Reese who produced 1,700 yards on the ground last season. Other notable offensive talents are: Justice Centers (FB), Nick Canaguier (QB), and Marcello Jackson (ATH).

 

The Lady Pirate Volleyball team listens to instructions from head coach Jamie Webster during their game against Union Grove.

By Cory Smith

cory@campcountynow.com

 

The Pirates will start their season this Friday against the Pleasant Grove Hawks at 7:30 p.m. in Pleasant Grove. The Pirates are coming off of a 5-7 season with a trip to the playoffs, where they were crowned Division II finalists. The Pirates will return 19 letterman; with eight returning starters on offense and seven on defense.

Head Coach Dickey Meeks is looking to expand on last year’s season and has some expectations for this year’s squad. Coach Meeks said he saw some good things and some areas for improvement in the Pirates scrimmage against Carthage.

Coach Matt Woodard instructs Pirate players on some defensive schemes before

Friday’s scrimmage against Carthage.

 

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The Pirates had a strong showing in their scrimmage last Friday night, outscoring Carthage 3 to 1. They will play another scrimmage at Tyler-Chapel Hill this Friday night. Pittsburg will begin the regular season on Aug. 29 when they travel to Pleasant Grove to take on the Hawks at 7:30 p.m.

Dallas Independent School District forfeited the 2013 and 2014 University Interscholastic League boys basketball state championships last week won by Dallas Madison High School.

 

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Pittsburg Junior High football players will need to be measured for pads for the upcoming season. Eighth grade students will need to go to the Junior High between the times of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Aug. 21 to be measured.

Seventh grade students will need to go to the Junior High on Aug. 22 between 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. to be measured. For more information, contact Coach Chris Styles at 903-856-6432.

By Cory Smith

cory@campcountynow.com

 

According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Pittsburg Pirates are predicted to finish third in district this season.

The Pirates were able to make it to the playoffs last year for the first time since 2010 and were crowned Division II Finalists. Pittsburg will return eight starters on offense and seven on defense. Quarterback will be the Pirates biggest question coming into the season, but will have a bevy of talent at other positions.

There will be several key players to watch this season, including: RB Trey Walker, QB Bily Kimble, OL Jermel Jefferson, LB FreZarrian Harrison, and DL E.J. Hill.

Other impact players include: DL Quentin Edney, OL Tilar Holloway, DB John Wayne Warrick, LB Sir Charles Perkins, DB Tyler Lafayette, and OL Ryan Fueston.

Several sixth through ninth graders participated in the Pittsburg Pirate mini football camp on July 28 through July 30 at Pirate Stadium.