Massachusetts Pirates

Pirates show the IFL they are the real deal with 72-58 statement win

June 4, 2023
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By Tony Catalina WORCESTER – On an unseasonably cold June day in Worcester, two high-flying offenses were on fire at the DCU Center. The Pirates won an old fashioned 72-58 shootout against the IFL’s best team,  the Frisco Fighters. The two high-powered offenses lived up to their billing as two of the best in the league by getting off to fast starts. On the first drive of the game quarterback…

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Pirates Preview: Frisco Fighters (8-1) at Massachusetts Pirates (6-3)

June 3, 2023
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Kickoff: The Pirates host the best team in the IFL tonight in the Frisco Fighters. Frisco is 8-1 on the season and already have a win over the Pirates, a 56-39 win on April 15th in Frisco. The Pirates have won three straight thanks to an explosive offense and a defense that is playing much better of late. The Pirates are undefeated at home and lead the all-time series between the…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (5-3) at Tulsa Oilers (1-7)

May 27, 2023
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Kickoff: The Pirates will look to make it two wins in a row when they visit the Tulsa Oilers for the first time. This will be the first meeting between the two teams. Here three keys to the game. 1. Keep it rolling on O: Pirates’ quarterback Anthony Russo was 17 of 22 passing for 228 yards and seven touchdowns in last week’s win over Quad City. The offense is…

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Pirates Preview: Quad City Steamwheelers (6-2) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-3)

May 20, 2023
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Kickoff: The Pirates will look to stay undefeated at home when they host the Steamwheelers at the DCU Center tonight. The Pirates are coming off of a disappointing blow out road loss at Iowa last Saturday. The Steamwheelers defeated the Pirates 49-44 in the first meeting on April 22nd. BACK AT HOME 🏴‍☠️ We can’t wait to see everyone at the DCU Center tonight!#TurnTheTide pic.twitter.com/sVVWnBd2ID — Massachusetts Pirates (@mass_pirates) May…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (2-1) at Quad City Steamwheelers (3-1)

April 22, 2023
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Kick-off: The Pirates will look to bounce back after losing a shootout to rival Frisco last week 56-39. Despite the loss, quarterback Anthony Russo was 17 of 33 passing in his second start for 169 yards with three touchdowns and no interceptions. He will look to build off that performance this week. 3 Keys to the Game 1. Get off to a fast start: The Pirates are at their best…

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Pirates Preview: Pirates hoping to get into title contention again as season kicks off

March 26, 2023
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The Massachusetts Pirates kick off the 2023 regular season today when they host the Green Bay Blizzard at the DCU Center. After winning the IFL title in 2021, the Pirates finished 11-6 last season and lost in over time, to the Quad City Steamwheelers, 39-38 in the playoffs. Despite the disappointment of losing a home playoff game, the Pirates still had a good season when you consider the fact that…

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Pirates Preview: San Diego Strike Force (3-12) at Massachusetts Pirates (10-5)

July 16, 2022
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The Pirates wrap up the regular season at home tonight against the San Diego Strike Force. The Pirates have secured a home playoff game next week in the first round of the IFL playoffs. Before they get there however, they need to beat the Strike Force. The Pirates won the first match up between these two teams in Week 7 51-30. Here are three keys for the Pirates tonight. 1….

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-5) at Bay Area Panthers (1-13)

July 9, 2022
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The Pirates travel to the Bay Area tonight to take on the worst team in the IFL, the Bay Area Panthers. Winnable games come in handy this time of year so playing the Panthers now is beneficial. With a win, the Pirates would host a home playoff game. Here are three keys for the Pirates tonight. 1. Get off to a good start offensively: The Pirates need to get off…

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Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-4) at Iowa Barnstormers(7-6)

July 2, 2022
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The Pirates visit Iowa tonight after securing a playoff spot last week with a win 69-55 win over Sioux Falls. This will be the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Pirates beat Iowa at home 36-22 on April 23rd. Here are three keys for the Pirates as they look to improve their standing in the playoff picture. 1. Keep it rolling offensively: The Pirates offense woke…

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