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Pirates battling for third SE1B berth to State Tournament

POMEROY–The Pirates are battling their way through the consolation bracket to hopefully capture the SE 1B District's third berth to the Spokane State Tournament after sustaining a bitter 49-38 loss to...

 

Winona state bound

SPANGLE–Pirate wrestler Curtis Winona finished second in the Regional Tournament and earned a berth in the WIAA Mat Classic XXXV this Friday and Saturday in Tacoma. Winona pinned opponents from A...

 

Pirates in rematch with Liberty Christian Friday in Dayton

DAYTON–Trailing by four points as the fourth quarter got underway, Ollie Severs took control of the Pirates' destiny and muscled his way through the paint for six unanswered points, then Jett S...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 8, 2024

Pirates co-champions

POMEROY––The SE 1B League Champion Pirates start district play tonight in Pomeroy taking their 16-3 overall, 11-1 league record into the postseason against Liberty Christian (9-11, 7-5). A 50-48 win...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 8, 2024

Three Pirates to Regionals

SPOKANE–A trio of Pirate wrestlers cleared District and will wrestle at Regionals this weekend in Spangle. Curtis Winona pinned Ritzville and Reardan opponents but sustained an injury, causing an i...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 8, 2024

Lady Bucs finish fourth in league

POMEROY–A fourth-place finish for the Lady Pirates steered them to a Wednesday, February 7 rematch with an opponent they had played five days earlier-and lost to 57-26. Pomeroy played Grape D...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 8, 2024

Pirates fighting for state tournament berth

POMEROY––After a thrilling 59-55 double overtime win over Liberty Christian, the Pomeroy Pirates hosted the DeSales Irish but were bumped into the consolation bracket by a 49-38 loss here Saturday, February 10. The Buccaneers next take on Gar...

 

COMMENTARY

WAITSBURG– A giant in the community left us last week, but not without leaving a legacy for future generations. S. R. Hevel, M.D., "Rog," died peacefully at his Orchard Street home in Waitsburg on J...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 1, 2024

Pomeroy record 10-1 as season wraps up

POMEROY––The Pirates hold a 10-1 record along with Oakesdale with Gar-Pal in third with an 8-4 record and Tekoa-Rosalia fourth at 5-6 as the regular season closes out this weekend with a road gam...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 1, 2024

Lady Pirates eying post season

POMEROY––The Lady Buccaneers are gaining experience and improving, according to Head Coach Brian Koller, with the team holding a 4-6 record and fourth place in the SE1B League behind 7-2 Colton, 8-2...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    February 1, 2024

Buc wrestlers head to District

POMEROY––After the final regular-season match at Almira Coulee Hartline High School last week, the Pirate Wrestling Team is headed to the district tournament next Saturday in Spokane. "The guys all wr...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 25, 2024

Pirates drop game to Oakesdale Nighthawks

COLTON–The Pirates bounced back from a squeaky-close loss at Oakesdale the night before with a 67-17 trouncing of Colton. The Buccaneers are in first place in the Southeast B Wheat Division with an 7...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 25, 2024

Winona captures a first...finally

KITTITAS–It took a while, but after placing second at a number of consecutive meets, Curtis Winona notched a first here Saturday, January 20. The Pirates will be in league competition Tuesday in Colfax and the League Dual Championships at A...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 25, 2024

Lady Bucs hit a rough patch

COLTON–The Lady Pirates are in search of consistence and point production to back up the team's defensive efforts as two road trips-to Colton and Oakesdale-were tough on the squad. Colton ran away a...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 18, 2024

Winona captures another second

COLLEGE PLACE–Curtis Winona fought hard in a "back-and-forth" championship round that finished with a 10-7 decision for Winona's opponent and a second-place finish at the Battle of the Blues t...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 18, 2024

Severs selected to 1B All State 1st team

POMEROY––Three-sport Pirate standout Ollie Severs will represent Pomeroy in the running back position on the All-State 1B team, as selected by the Washington State Football Coaches Association, Kyle K...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 18, 2024

Pirates dominate Dayton

POMEROY–The Pirates are in first in the Southeast 1B league with a 7-0 league mark and 11-2 after this week's 49-42 loss to Oakesdale on Tuesday (story in next week's edition). Up next is a Friday h...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 18, 2024

Stronger quarters lead to Lady Pirate win

POMEROY–The Lady Pirates edged Dayton's Lady Bulldogs by virtue of winning each quarter by an couple or three points-plus taking advantage of a strong defensive performance in the second quarter, down...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 11, 2024

Pirates remain unbeaten

ROSALIA–The league-leading Pirates–6-0 in league, 10-0 on the season–will focus on their matchup with second-place Oakesdale (5-1) this weekend, which Head Coach Chris Wolf says will be a "grea...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 11, 2024

Hoops schedule changes

POMEROY––In light of extra time needed for winter travel, game times for this weekend's basketball games have been changed. Friday's contests at Oakesdale will start with boy's junior varsity at 3:3...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 11, 2024

Lady Pirates in position for playoff spot

ROSALIA–The 2-3 Lady Pirates are firmly in fourth place in the SE1B Wheat Division standings, helped by a 44-41 win over 1-5 Tekoa-Rosalia last weekend. Coming up for the Lady Buccaneers is a road t...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 4, 2024

Winona, Cannon win weight classes at Christmas Tourney

Pomeroy hosted its annual Christmas Tournament this year with 16 teams in attendance with the Pirates finishing in eighth place with 77 points and two championship medals. Enterprise captured the...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 4, 2024

Lady Pirates go 2-1 at Avista Tourney

LEWISTON–The Lady Pirates won two and lost one here New Year’s Weekend, starting slow but finishing strong in wins over the Clarkston JVs and Lapwai JVs. Pomeroy hits the road for games at Gen...

 
 By Loyal Baker    Sports    January 4, 2024

Buccaneer D shuts down Cardinals

WAITSBURG–A disciplined defense and good offensive play were the keys to Pomeroy's 66-30 win over the Waitsburg Cardinals here Saturday, December 30. The Pirates are 5-0 in league, 8-1 overall as they...

 
 By Loyal Baker    News    December 28, 2023

Receiver files final petition in Columbia Pulp default

DAYTON–Pending approval of a final order on January 3, 2024 in a King County Superior Court room, the defunct Columbia Pulp I, LLC will be no more. UMB Bank, N.A. was left holding the bag to the t...

 

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