Winfield Pirates

Pirates spell doom for Blue Devils

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
WINFIELD — The Winfield Pirates took on the Sulligent Blue Devils at home on Friday, Feb. 4. The Pirates blew the Blue Devils away 94-55.
Winfield leaped ahead 22-11 in the first quarter and kept up the pressure in the second quarter. The score was 48-28 at halftime, putting the Pirates in a comfortable lead.
The Blue Devils came out of the locker room and scored 14 points in the third quarter, but 15 from the Pirates kept them solidly in the lead.

Pirates advance over Tarrant

By Luke Brantley
Staff writer
WINFIELD — The Winfield Pirates beat the Tarrant Wildcats 61-57  on Tuesday, Feb. 8 to advance to the final round of the 3A Area 10 tournament.
The game was close, with the Pirates leading 32-28 going into halftime.
The Wildcats came out of the locker room swinging, and put up 21 points to the Pirates’ 11.
The Wildcats were now leading 49-43 going into the fourth quarter. The Pirates turned the tide, scoring 18 points while holding the Wildcats to eight. The game ended with Winfield leading 61-57.

Pirates recognized for outstanding season

Joseph Cox, right, receives the most outstanding offensive back award from Coach Nathan Dean.

By Luke Brantley Staff writer

BRILLIANT — The Winfield City High School football team held its annual banquet on Sunday, Jan. 9, to celebrate the 2021 season. The banquet was held at the Barn on Coleman Farms in Brilliant.

The Pirates advanced to the third round of playoffs, the farthest any Winfield team has ever gone.

Several players received awards for their achievements during the season.