Author: John Sarianides

Former LaSalle standout Justin Denson commits to Michigan State

July 5, 2023
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Former LaSalle defensive back and wide receiver Justin Denson announced this evening on his Instagram account that he is committing to Michigan State. https://twitter.com/jetdenson/status/1676368934423998466?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Denson’s recruiting skyrocketed this spring. He had 28 offers from several Power 5 programs including: Alabama, Florida, Oklahoma, Arizona State, Florida State, Miami (Fla), Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Arkansas, Maryland, Texas A&M, South Carolina and Tennessee among others.  Denson ultimately settled on Michigan State Head Coach…

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Henry Hasselbeck carves his own path by committing to Michigan State

July 3, 2023
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Image courtesy of SpartanTailgate.com Xaverian rising senior quarterback Henry Hasselbeck made two announcements on Friday. His first one was that he would not be playing lacrosse in college. He thanked the University of Maryland for the opportunity to play college lacrosse. A short while after that, Hasselbeck announced that he was committing to Michigan State University to play football. https://twitter.com/henryhasselbeck/status/1674942087177940994?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The announcement came as a bit of a surprise. After…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-3) at Arizona Rattlers (9-4)

July 2, 2023
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Kickoff: The Pirates wrap up the regular season on three game road trip starting tonight in Arizona against the Western Division leading Rattlers. The Pirates last played last Friday at home beating the Tulsa Oilers 43-24. The Pirates are 2-1 all-time against Arizona. Here are three keys to the game. 1. Russo or Bennifield? Both played last week with the return of Alejandro Bennifield from injury. I would play both…

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Pirates 43, Oilers 24: Pirates rely on offensive attack to earn 5th straight playoff berth

June 24, 2023
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Ryan Martin NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER – With the Indoor Football League standings and recent history in their favor, the Massachusetts Pirates earned their fifth consecutive playoff berth with a 43-24 win against the Tulsa Oilers Saturday night. After going 1-3 to start the 2023 IFL Season, the Pirates (9-3) have now rattled off eight straight wins, while Tulsa (1-12) dropped their ninth consecutive game. FINAL: @mass_pirates 43, Oilers 24 Pirates…

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Pirates Preview: Tulsa Oilers (1-11) at Massachusetts Pirates (8-3)

June 24, 2023
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Kickoff: The Pirates are back after having a bye week last week. They will look to finish the home schedule undefeated tonight against the struggling Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates won the first ever meeting between two teams last month, 49-28. Here three keys for the Pirates tonight. 1. Keep the good times going: The Pirates have been the best team in the IFL the past six weeks and they will look to…

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