2016 Record: 14-0 Overall, 7-0 CMAC | Division 7 State Champions, defeated Detroit Loyola in Division 7 Finals 28-14.

2017 Schedule:

Week 1:  @ Monroe St. Mary Catholic

Week 2: @ Dansville

Week 3: vs. Saranac

Week 4: @ Bath

Week 5: vs. Fulton

Week 6: vs. Laingsburg

Week 7: @ Potterville

Week 8: vs. Fowler

Week 9: vs. Hastings

Season Outlook:

The Pirates had their greatest season ever in 2016, winning the school's first ever state title in football.  All-time great RB Jared Smith is gone, but 9 starters return.  And coach Jeremy Miller has plenty of depth in the backfield to replace Smith.  Jimmy Lehman will take over at QB full-time this year after splitting time last season.  He's a fine thrower who had his moments in 2016.  The tough schedule starts in Week 1 with state power Monroe St. Mary Catholic on the road.

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