Author Archives: Gary Haliski

The Pirates led 42-27 at halftime against the Marist Spartans before a heavy fog settled in at Cottage Grove High School during the break.  The fog slowed down Marshfield’s passing game which had over 300 yard going into halftime.  The … Continue reading →

Our Pirates (8-0) host the Marist Spartans (7-1) in a game to decide the league champion this Friday, October 29 at 7PM.  Both teams are undefeated in league play going into their final game of the regular season. The Pirates … Continue reading →

It’s been a great year so far for Pirates, both on the field and for the new roof project.  Our #1 ranked Pirates beat North Bend 55-6 last weekend and are 4-0 for the season. They have some tough games … Continue reading →

Today’s update to the class challenge brings to ten the number of classes giving over $2,500.  The newest addition is the class of 1968.  Classes giving over $2,500 will have plaques placed in the stadium. We still need more donations … Continue reading →

Our current fundraising drive is continuing to see Pirate supporters give generously.  We’ve reached over $20,000 in cash contributions that will go towards our ADA accessibility ramps and ADA compliant restrooms.  We estimate that we need another $60,000.   If … Continue reading →

Our Raise the Roof Campaign is nearly at the goal line.  The main projects to be completed are the restrooms and ADA accessibility ramps and features.  When we first announced the size and scope of the project in 2017, several … Continue reading →

We haven’t updated our class challenge graphic in quite awhile.  Below you’ll find an update through March 7.  We’re expecting a lot of changes in the class ranks as the recent fundraising letter is motivating Pirates to donate.  We hope … Continue reading →

The completion of the Raise the Roof project is in sight thanks to the tremendous support of alumni and businesses who have donated both cash and in kind contributions.  Take a look at the photo below.  It’s hard to believe … Continue reading →

1.  An OSAA Grant has been submitted by Nancy Tedder, Mary Paczesniak, Sue Nowlin and Keenan Holte 2.  Insulation to be completed by the end of February in the viewing boxes 3.  Don Erickson has completed sealing and painting the stadium concrete … Continue reading →

The Raise the Roof project recently received a $25,000 grant from the Ford Family Foundation.  This will help tremendously in adding ADA accessibility to the stadium. Here’s a link to an article by John Gunther of The World about the … Continue reading →