Pirates dominate the Tulsa Oilers in a Resounding 58-37 Victory

June 22, 2025

LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates continued their impressive run of late on Saturday night with a decisive 58-37 victory over the Tulsa Oilers at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates won their fourth consecutive game, pushing their season record to 6-5 and solidifying their playoff position in the IFL’s Eastern Conference. The Oilers fell to 7-5 on the season with the loss.  From the outset, it was clear the Pirates…

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Pirates Four Down Preview: Tulsa Oilers (7-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-5)

June 21, 2025

Kickoff: The Pirates will look to extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center when they host the Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates (5-5) are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.Tulsa is tied with Jacksonville for fourth place with a 7-4 record. Four Keys for the Pirates  1st Down: Offense needs a fast start: The offense needs to replicate last week’s performance against…

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Pirates Dominate Barnstormers in 66-35 Road Rout

June 15, 2025

Courtesy of the Mass Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates put on a clinic at Wells Fargo Arena on last night, dismantling the Iowa Barnstormers, 66-35. With the win, the Pirates’ won their third consecutive game and had their highest point total of the 2025 season. From the outset, the Pirates asserted their dominance, quickly building a 17-7 lead in the first quarter with an 8-yard touchdown pass from Kenji Bahar to…

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Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) at Iowa Barnstormers (1-8)

June 14, 2025

Kickoff: The Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) will look to continue their climb back to .500 and extend their winning streak to three games as they face the struggling Iowa Barnstormers (1-8) at Wells Fargo Arena. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:05 PM This matchup marks the first of two meetings between these Eastern Conference rivals this season, with the Barnstormers set to visit Massachusetts on July 3rd. The Pirates hold a slight…

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Second-Half Shutout Secures Pirates a 40-23 road win against the Fishers Freight

June 8, 2025

Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates (4-5) flexed their defensive muscles in a dominant second half last night enroute to a 40-23 road win last night against the Fishers Freight (2-8) at the Fishers Event Center. This marks the second time this season the Pirates have defeated the Freight, extending Fishers’ losing streak to eight games. After a back-and-forth first half that saw the Freight hold a slim…

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Pirates 4 Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (3-5) at Fishers Freight (2-7)

June 7, 2025

Courtesy of the Mass Pirates Kickoff: The Massachusetts Pirates (3-5) are set to make their first-ever trip to the Hoosier State tonight as they square off against the Fishers Freight (2-7) at the Fishers Event Center. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:05 PM ET.  This marks a pivotal mid-season contest for both teams, as the Pirates look to improve their record and the Freight aim for revenge and a much-needed win….

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Pirates Sink Sharks 43-29, Snap Losing Skid at Tsongas Center

May 30, 2025

Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates delivered a much-needed performance on Thursday night, dominating the Jacksonville Sharks in a 43-29 victory at the Tsongas Center. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Pirates and moves their record to 3-5 on the season, giving them a crucial boost in the playoff race. Running back Pooka Williams Jr. was the star of the show for…

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Pirates make change at the top; Hire Tom Menas as head coach & defensive coordinator

May 1, 2025

Five games into the 2025 season and the Massachusetts Pirates have made a change at head coach. On Wednesday, the Pirates announced that they relived Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Fred Griggs after a 2-3 start to the season. The Pirates are replacing Griggs with veteran Arena Football coach Tom Menas.  Menas will be filling both roles. He began this year as the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the…

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Pirates Four Down Preview: Green Bay Blizzard (2-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (2-2)

April 27, 2025

Courtesy of the IFL Kickoff: The Pirates will look to make it three in a row when they take on the arch rival Green Bay Blizzard this afternoon at the Tsongas Arena. The Pirates went on the road last week and picked up a big win over the Jacksonville Sharks. The team is finally starting to come together and they are playing their best football.  The Pirates own an all-time…

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Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (1-2) at Jacksonville Sharks (3-0)

April 19, 2025

Kickoff: The Pirates will take on the undefeated Jacksonville Sharks tonight. This will be the Pirates’ first road game of the season. Massachusetts is coming off of their first win of the season last week, beating Fishers Freight 50-47.  Here are four keys to the game for the Pirates: 1st Down: O must carry the momentum over: The offense finally came to life last week in a much needed win….

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