The Pirates edged out the Bulldogs last night 24-21 with a strong performance from Lance Wilhelm.  Wilhelm gained 286 yards on 28 carries with 2 TD's.  One TD was a 71 yd. run with other TD being a 70 yd. run.  Gavin Buxton scored the first TD on pass reception from Keevin Gordon from 31 yards out.  The Pirates totaled 391 yards on the night and 336 on the ground and 55 through the air.  The Pirates played tough defense all night making a goal line stand in the first half and several short field stops in the second half.  Skyler Beane had a great interception to kill a scoring drive late in the second quarter.  The Pirates start District play next week with Shelbyville at Shelbyville with kickoff being at 7:00PM.

Brandon Prouse