Author Archives: Gary Haliski

Another weekend of doubly good news for the Pirates. First – our Pirates defeated Estacada 58-14 in the first round of the state playoffs.  Next up is La Grande at Susick Stadium in a quarterfinal matchup.  La Grande’s quarterback has … Continue reading →

Our football team has a bye this week while waiting for the play-in games to be played. Meanwhile, the Pirate volleyball team hosts Cottage Grove Friday night in the first round of the state play-offs.  Go Pirates! The break in … Continue reading →

It was a doubly good weekend for the Pirates. The first good news is that head coach John Lemmons’ footballers beat the Bulldogs 55-10 to end a 7 game losing streak to the dogs.  The victory completed an undefeated regular … Continue reading →

Today we remember Bob Burles.  The following is from his Marshfield Hall of Fame induction in 2005. Robert “Bob” Burles: A 1961 Marshfield graduate, Burles excelled in football, basketball and track for the Pirates, starting in both football and basketball … Continue reading →

It was an emotional weekend for Kent ‘Coach’ Wigle October 13 and 14 as friends, family and former players honored ‘Coach’ both on the field and at a Saturday night social and auction. Friday night, former Wigle players and friends … Continue reading →

Today we honor Roger Johnson who was inducted into the first class of the Marshfield High School Hall of Fame in 2003 along with other Pirate greats like Mel Counts, Steve Prefontaine, Pete Susick and Fran Worthen. The following was … Continue reading →

This morning we announced that we were $350 short of our first major goal of $50,000.  Well, shiver me timbers, Ernest and Sandra Manders overflowed the treasure chest with a contribution of $1,000. Both Ernie and Sandra are class of … Continue reading →

New head coach John Lemmons has our Pirates sailing towards the playoffs with a 5-0 record.  The Pirates are averaging 38 points a game while yielding just 11 points a game. Pirate alumni have been just as successful.  Our most … Continue reading →

Today, September 19th, is International Talk Like A Pirate Day.  Shiver me timbers, the MHS Pirates have found their sea legs under the guidance of Cap’n Long John Lemmons.  Having sighted and plundered three ships so far, the mates are … Continue reading →

Our Field Dedication ceremony and auction weekend for Kent Wigle is just a month away.  Wigle’s protege, current head coach John Lemmons (MVP of the 1992 state title game) has been setting the table for the event by leading the … Continue reading →