PiratePride

"V" for victory baby!!!!! You laid down tonight Jasper. Go Pirates!

The 1999 Pirates were very strong. I've got to toss in the 1994 team as an additional personal favorite.

I think the intensity of this rival actually keeps the smack talking to a minimum. In spite of the huge rivalry there is a good deal of respect for each other. The series is practically even at 39-37-4.

Those SP and TC games in the 90s were 1A at it's absolute best.

Several good teams in 1A this season. South Pittsburg being one. The Pirates may not be the best but you will have to beat them to win the state.

Overall, fairly accurate. I still believe that Ooltewah may prevail by years end. I agree with most of your poll but would make the following changes... 6. Tyner 7. Polk 8. Cleveland 9. Hixson 10Soddy-Daisy

From what I hear LV is much improved. I'm looking for them to put up a fight.

yep

You are right about the regions. I've always thought SP should have played up in the 2A region but not anymore. I've always wanted to see a Tyner Rams and Pirate match-up but I could not care less if we ever meet up with the Boyd Bucs again. You guys can enjoy the trip over to N. Moore Rd. every other season now. At least they have new seating!

I'' have to admit that the arrival of Boyd certainly created a road block for SPs usual dominance. The team a couple of years ago that lost to Boyd in the semis was a very strong team that would have made it to the state championship had they not faced the tri-state all-stars. Everyone seems to think Temple is an up and coming program but I don't see them reaching the same heights as BB. The Pirates should easily win 7 games this season.

Yes, it is usually feast or famine for the Pirates but that seems to be the case for most small schools.

South Pittsburg should have an interesting team this year. Probably a year or two away from another state championship run. You've got to feel sorry for guys like MCdad who spend their days and nights waiting for the Pirates to slip. Well, Jasper got a LUCKY break last year but that is not enough to turn the table. SP has the talent and program that Jasper longs for. Go Pirates.

I hear ya, Bledsoe. You deserve to shout about any win you guys can get. But you especially deserve to celebrate your victory over the Pirates last season. Go Bledose...beat Sequatchie!