Wildcats down Peoria, 54-40
The scoring started 30 seconds into the game on the first play of the first drive, when Wildcat receiver P.J. Berry hauled in a 31-yard pass from Cecil Lester, putting Georgia in front 7-0. MORE
Pirates Mauled by Wildcats
Peoria fought through several injuries and roster moves to get to Saturday’s game against South Georgia, but were unable to escape another loss. The Wildcats took a 54-40 victory away from the Pirates in front of 3,037 for Peoria’s final home game of the season.
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Wilkes-Barre Holds Off Pirates 54-34
The Peoria Pirates fought and clawed the whole game, but once the fourth quarter started the Pioneers turned on the heat outscoring the Pirates 22-0 in the decisive quarter and pulling away with a victory in front of 5219 at the Wachovia Arena in Wilkes-Barre. MORE
Pirates Final Home Game, July 19th, Fan Appreciation Night!
The Peoria Pirates play host to the South Georgia Wildcats for their final home game on Saturday, July 19th. Kickoff starts at 7:05 p.m., but the Pirates Tailgate Party begins at 4:30 p.m. Come party...Pirates style! MORE
Pirates Corralled By Horsemen
The Peoria Pirates caught a little bit of luck this weekend, but it was certainly not from their own doing. Despite losing 61-33 in front of 3,884 at Carver Arena against Lexington, the Pirates remain mathematically alive in the playoff race because of a Louisville loss on Friday night. MORE
Barnstormers earn 42-33 win against Peoria
In a hard fought game between Midwest Division rivals, the Iowa Barnstormers beat the Peoria Pirates, 42-33, before 8, 107 fans at Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Field. Both teams now stand 4-8 on the 2008 af2 season. MORE
Pirates Welcome American Gladiator Venom June 28
Adam Merrick of Keller Williams Realty and The Peoria Pirates welcome American Gladiator Venom (also know as Beth Horn), June 28 to the Pirates home game versus the Lexington Horsemen. MORE
Quad Cities Leaves Peoria Steamed
The Peoria Pirates were doubled up by their intra-state rivals, the Quad Cities Steamwheelers, 68-34 in Peoria on Saturday night. Quad Cities (6-5) scored the first five touchdowns and held Peoria (4-7) scoreless until the final minute of the first half in front of an announced crowd of 3,173. MORE
Pirates Extinguish the Fire
The Peoria Pirates won a hard-fought victory over the Louisville Fire 50-44 in Peoria Saturday night. 2,273 loud and enthusiastic fans watched Peoria (4-6) seal the win by forcing a pair of turnovers late in the game. Louisville (6-4) fell after a dazzling come-from-behind bid that involved a brilliantly executed on-side kick. MORE
Blizzard take down Peoria, 51-33
The Green Bay Blizzard defeated the visiting Peoria Pirates, 51-33, Friday night in front of 5,190 fans at the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisc. MORE
Pirates Shoot Down Barnstormers
The Peoria Pirates defeated the Iowa Barnstormers 45-35 on Saturday night in front of 2,973 screaming fans at Peoria’s Carver Arena. Peoria (3-5) drew first blood but quickly fell behind Iowa (3-5), but then orchestrated a clock-eating fourth quarter comeback. MORE
Pirates Lose to Steamwheelers, 54-27
The Quad City Steamwheelers (3-4) became the second team in af2 history to notch 100 victories with a 54-27 victory over the Peoria Pirates (2-5) in front of 4,812 at the i wireless Center on Saturday, May 17. MORE
Pirates Caught In Blizzard
It is never boring when the Peoria Pirates and the Green bay Blizzard get together, and Saturday night was no exception. The Blizzard eked out a controversial 37-36 victory on Peoria. The 3,058 screaming fans fell silent as Green Bay (5-2) kicker Bob Fortstrom hit a XX-yard field goal with no time on the clock to put ice the comeback over Peoria (2-4). MORE
Peoria Pirates “Faith and Football” Program Features WIU Football Player Teague Dentino as Speaker
The Peoria Pirates are pleased to announce a special host for this week’s “Faith and Football” program. Former Metamora star and current Western Illinois University defensive lineman Teague Dentino will deliver a faith based message to high school students before the May 10th 7:05pm home game vs Green Bay. MORE
Pirates Feature Junior Dance Team
Learn to dance from the pros! Here’s your chance to be a member of the Jr. Black Pearls Dance Team. This is a fun dance clinic for girls ages 6-14. No experience is necessary and participants will have the opportunity to perform during halftime of a Peoria Pirates game! MORE
Wallace leads Firecats past Peoria, 39-27
Chris Wallace threw five touchdowns to four different receivers and the Florida Firecats defense made several key stops en route to a 39-27 victory over the Peoria Pirates Saturday night. MORE
Pirates Reduce the Fever
The swagger returns to Peoria! The Peoria Pirates racked up eleven touchdowns in a 76-32 victory over the Tri-Cities Fever in front of 2,962 fans at Carver Arena in Peoria Saturday night. The Pirates (2-2) put up huge numbers, and the Peoria defense locked down hard on the visiting Tri-Cities (0-4) team. MORE
Where the Players Are Eating
Join the Pirates every week from 5-6 p.m. Dine with them, get to know them, get their autographs, and feed your belly with some good eats! MORE
Pirates Home Opener this Saturday, April 19th
The Pirates would like to invite you to join them a bit earlier at their hosted Tailgate Party…Pirates Style!!! Fun starts at 4:30 p.m. in the Civic Center parking lot. MORE
Peoria Runs Past Horsemen, 46-28
Peoria's Phillip Brock rushed for two touchdowns in the game's final 3:19 Saturday to propel the Pirates past Lexington, 46-28, in an arenafootball2 game played Saturday night at Rupp Arena. MORE
Pirates Slay the Horsemen 46-28
After 3 years away from the af2 the Pirates return with a victory over the Lexington Horsemen with a final score of 46-28. MORE
Season Ticket Pick-Up Party March 27th
Season Ticket Holders are you ready to get your season tickets in your hands??? Now’s your chance! We would like to invite you to our Season Ticket Pick-Up Party, Thursday, March 27th. MORE
The Peoria Pirates Booster Club Needs You
Are you interested in becoming a part of the Peoria Pirates Booster Club? Have some ideas for programs we should create for the Club? MORE
Pirates Partial Season Packages on Sale
This mini season package option is perfect for Pirates fans that can’t quite make it to all eight home games. Choose what games work for your schedule. MORE
PEORIA PIRATES ADD PREMIER DEFENSIVE LINEMEN
The Peoria Pirates and Coach Bruce Cowdrey are proud to announce the signing of defensive linemen Jamar Smith and Demarcus Scott. Both players come to the Pirates from the University of Missouri. MORE
T is for TEAMWORK
“Teamwork is not only applicable is sports, but in all aspects of life. Understand your role, be supportive and be a team player!” MORE
R is for RESPECT
“A full 79 percent of the adults surveyed said that a lack of respect and courtesy in American society is a serious problem.” MORE
E is for EDUCATION
I see the start of each new school year as time of opportunity. A critical time when the educational and social building blocks for the future are being built. This is also a point in time in which new commitments, goals and dreams can begin. MORE
A is for ADVERSITY
“The ability to deal with adversity and learn from it’s lessons makes us all better people.” MORE
S is for SPORTSMANSHIP
“I challenge them to one day be that professional athlete at the end of a major event who stays on the field at the end of a losing effort to respect, honor and congratulate their winning counterparts.” MORE
U is for YOU
“You cannot dream yourself into a character, you must hammer and forge yourself one.” MORE
R is for RELATIONSHIPS
“Through the Treasure Life message, I emphasize the importance of communication and understanding in building strong relationships for life. Life is about working with, and getting along with others!” MORE
E is for EFFORT
“A solid work ethic and focused effort will pay dividends throughout their life. It has for me!” MORE
Final Dance Team Members Selected for 2008
On Sunday, January 20th, dancers competed for the few remaining spots on the Peoria Pirates Dance Team. After a long day of auditions, the Peoria Pirates Dance Team is now complete and these talented ladies are looking forward to entertaining fans all season long! MORE
Peoria Pirates Announce Last Chance Dance Team Auditions!
The Peoria Pirates Dance Team is looking for a few more energetic and talented dancers to represent the 2008 Peoria Pirates, and they are giving those interested one last chance to tryout for the hottest dance team around!! A second round of auditions will be held on January 20th. MORE
Peoria Pirates Coach Bruce Cowdrey Plays Santa for Charity
Coach Cowdrey, along with Matt Bahan from 105.7 The X, will be dressed as Santa Clause and his Elf at Hooter's on Friday, December 21 from 11 a.m until they reach their MDA donation goal. Stop by and support the MDA! MORE
Pirates Dance Team Members Selected!
Members of the 2008 Peoria Pirates Dance Team have been selected, but there are still spots available.
If you think you have what it takes to be a part of this dynamic team, contact Nicole Steward at dance@peoriapiratesaf2.com for another round of auditions. MORE
The Peoria Pirates Announce Player Open Tryouts
The Peoria Pirates coaching staff announces they will be holding their second open tryouts for those individuals wanting to be part of the team for the 2008 season. MORE
The Peoria Pirates Announce Dance Team Auditions
PEORIA, IL – (November 12, 2007) The Peoria Pirates Dance Team is looking for energetic, talented and attractive dancers to represent the 2008 Peoria Pirates on and off the field. The dance team will entertain fans at all Peoria Pirates home games as well as public appearances and events throughout the community. MORE
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