Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-8) at Green Bay Blizzard (14-3)

August 2, 2024

The Pirates shocked the IFL last week by knocking off the Frisco Fighters 53-50 in a come from behind win. Now they turn their attention to the number one seeded Green Bay Blizzard. The two teams last met on June 8th with the Blizzard prevailing 36-33.  The Pirates lead the all-time series between the two teams 5-3.  Here are three keys for the Pirates tonight if they want to advance…

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Pirates Playoff Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (8-8) at Frisco Fighters (13-3)

July 27, 2024

Courtesy of the IFL The 3 seed Pirates face a familiar foe in round one of the IFL playoffs when they travel to Frisco, Texas to take on the #2 seed Frisco Fighters. Frisco won the lone meeting of this past season on June 1st, 52-48. Despite the loss, the Pirates are 4-3 all-time against Frisco including a 43-22 playoff in the semifinals of the 2021 playoffs.   The Pirates…

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Pirates end regular season with a disappointing 44-24 loss to Tulsa

July 20, 2024

Courtesy of the IFL/Tulsa Oilers It wasn’t the finish to the regular season the Pirates we’re hoping for. Massachusetts dropped the season finale to the Tulsa Oilers 44-24. Tulsa has traditionally played the Pirates tough in their short history. Despite being 3-0 against the Oilers all-time, the Pirates only beat them 23-22 at home on May 25th. The Pirates opened the scoring on a field goal by Henry Nell to…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (8-7) at Tulsa Oilers (5-10)

July 19, 2024

The Pirates wrap up the regular season with a trip to Tulsa, Oklahoma to take on the Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates had a bye week last week after losing a tough one to San Antonio, 58-55 the week prior. The Pirates are 3-0 all-time against the Oilers. They beat Tulsa 23-22 at Tsongas Arena on May 25th.  Here are three keys for tonight’s game. 1. Shake off the rust: Pirates…

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Pirates qualify for playoffs with an impressive win over Quad City

July 3, 2024

It hasn’t always been smooth sailing for the Massachusetts Pirates this season but they have put it all together the last two weeks and the end result is a playoff birth thanks to their 52-35 win over Quad City on Monday night. Spearheaded by quarterback Alejandro Bennifield who completed 13-of-15 passes for 132 yards and five touchdown passes, the Pirates improved to 8-6 on the season and are making the…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) at Jacksonville Sharks (2-9)

June 22, 2024

The Pirates will look to bounce back after a tough 52-51 loss to the San Antonio Gunslingers last week.  The offense did their part but the defense struggled once again. The league’s top rated offense had their way, especially in the second half. Tonight is a must win for the Pirates if they want to stay in playoff contention in the Eastern Division. This will be the second meeting all-time…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (6-3) at Frisco Fighters (7-2)

June 1, 2024

Containing quarterback T.J Edwards will be a key for the Pirates defense. Huge game in Frisco tonight between the rival Pirates and Fighters. The winner of this game ends up in first place in some fashion. If the Pirates win, they are tied for first place. If the Fighters win, they are in sole possession of first place. Here is our preview for tonight’s game. 1. Get Edwards off of…

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Pirates survive late 23-22 over the Oilers

May 26, 2024

Image courtesy of the Mass Pirates LOWELL: The Massachusetts Pirates lost a heartbreaker last week to Northern Arizona 41-40 on a last second interception. Fast forward to a week later and it was the Pirates who made a play late to win a game.  Thanks to a game dealing interception by defensive back Cyrus Fagan, the Pirates prevailed 23-22 and improved 6-3 on the season. Massachusetts had pulled ahead late…

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