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[center][b]2012 Vidor Pirate Football[/b]
Aug.16 Orangefield (scrimmage) Home TBA
Aug. 23 WOS (scrimmage) Away TBA
Aug. 31 Santa Fe Home 7:30
Sept. 7 Bridge City Away 7:30
Sept. 14 Clear Brook Away 7:30
Sept. 21 Open
Sept. 28 Nederland* Home 7:30
Oct. 5 Ozen* Away 7:30
Oct. 12 Lumberton* Home 7:30
Oct. 20(Sat) Central* Away 7:00
Oct. 26 Port Neches Groves*# Home 7:30
Nov. 2 Livingston*@ Home 7:30
Nov. 9 Little Cypress Mauriceville* Away 7:30[/center]

Who had the runs for Vidor? It seems to me that hitting is where the Pirates have been struggling this year.  Glad to see they came together as a team & came out on top!

No updates? Getting anxious...

Vidor will play PNG for Homecoming on 10/26!

This is all over facebook tonight. Something positive from a player rather than the negative stories that usually spread so fast:
My name is Zayne Simmons. My story can go as far as you let it go, I'm a resident of SouthEast, Texas. I attend Vidor High school and start Strong-side Linebacker. It started... off as a game we played, then it became our lives, it grew within us and made us the men we are now. Our town has had ...a bad history of racism in the past, and people around this area won't let us move on from the other peoples mistakes in the past. But 2 years ago a boy named Matt Thomas came to my school, he was black and people were curious why he would want to come to our school. Later on me and Matt found out we were related and eventually became great friends. He was quickly accepted by everyone in our school. Always had a smile on his face and never had a dull moment in his life. It's now our Senior year and we have fought for not only victories on the field, but respect from all the other towns who look down on us. 2 months ago we lost Matt. He was struck by a train at 6:50 A.M. Sunday Morning October 16, 2011. Our town and our team was in total shock. We couldn't believe that he was gone for good. Coach Matthews asked us later if we wanted to play the upcoming game that week. We all thought about it and asked ourselves what would Matt Thomas do. So we came to the decision to play that week, We practiced hard even when everything hurt. We fought through the pain, even when we weren't sure if we'd make it. We are now 10-2 and in the 3rd round of the Texas 4A Division 1 play-offs. Every obstacle that was thrown at us we over came. We not only fight for victories on the field, but we fight for Matt and our towns respect. Football isn't just a game, it has taught us to keep fighting even when we are at rock bottom. I can only hope that this story gets out across the country for other kids who have had rough times in their lives and be an inspiration to the world.. I write this because something in my heart is telling me to, make this story known for our team and our city. That is all I ask of anyone who gets this and is inspired by it.

I wish we could get a room and stay, but the kids have to ride the bus back to the school after. Can't wait to cheer on the Mighty Pirates!  These boys play with heart & determination.  Win or lose they have made our town proud! 

Sounds like I have plans for next Friday night! Maybe we should make a Pirate caravan or have tailgate party. We can have that place rocking when the boys step off the bus.

It's very sad to see a team play with no support. I firmly believe that if I expect the boys to leave it all on the field, then I need to stay in the stands until the last buzzer sounds.

My opinion only, but I believe that Vidor shouldn't have to run around in circles to accomodate a school that has refused to play them based on ignorance. Not speaking badly of the team, just the school board members or administration who decided that they can't/won't play in Vidor.  If other schools don't HAVE to play on "neutral territory" then why should this game be treated any differently? I understand some games are being played on different fields to better accomodate traveling for both teams, but travel doesn't seem to be the issue in this case.

I noticed that there are no times posted for these games.  Do we know when they will be played?

QUIRANTE - Vidor
This kid has it all! From what I've seen of this kid not only is he a standout on the field, but just an all-around intelligent good kid. One of the best qualities is that he seems to be very humble about his talent. Whether on offense or defense he makes an impact in a game. I see great things in the future for this young man.

#28 certainly might have made his rounds Friday, but I know he was watching some Pirate football on Thursday night as well! That JV game was a heart-pounder!

On behalf of the Vidor community...THANK YOU

Hoping the Pirates take it all the way in honor of Matt! I think their greatest tribute would be to take this team where Matt wanted it to go...the playoffs!