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Pirates land plenty on 7-4A All-District

admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Following in the footsteps of several successful relatives, Granbury’s Nathan Hickey was recently named the District 7-4A Pitcher of the Year by the league’s coaches.

“They’ve all been great players and great kids, and they’ve all worked hard and done great things for GHS baseball,” said Pirate head coach Brad Hart. … Read the rest

Pirates’ best season since ‘09 comes to end

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

DENTON – It was only one inning, but Granbury baseball coach Brad Hart is already using it as motivation for next season for his team.

The Pirates trailed by five runs after surrendering three unearned scores in the top of the seventh against Wichita Falls Rider in their Class 4A area-round playoff game. … Read the rest

Richardson wraps up memorable season

admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

You’ve got to get up pretty early in the morning to beat Chris Richardson in a race.

Or keep him up late at night.

The elements and time worked against Richardson Friday at the University Interscholastic League Class 4A State Track and Field Meet as the Granbury senior finished ninth in a field of nine in the 400-meter dash. … Read the rest

Pirates’ confidence high with bit of history on line

admin — Sat, 11 May 2013 05:00:00 +0000

Today the Granbury Pirates will try to do something that is believed to have happened only once since the 1950s.

Advance to the third round of the baseball playoffs.

The Pirates (17-13) are taking on Wichita Falls Rider (25-6) in the area round at 1 p.m. at Denton Guyer High School. … Read the rest