'Disappointment beyond words'Peoria Journal Star
On the field, there were gut-wrenching losses, some self-inflicted, others awash in controversial officiating. It added up to a 4-12 team that missed the playoffs.
af2 price might be too rich for BloomingtonPeoria Journal Star
The UIF franchise would be a great fit in the travel-friendly af2 Midwest Division, with Peoria, Quad City, Iowa (Des Moines), Lexington, Louisville and Green Bay. Plus, the Milwaukee Iron are set to join that lineup in 2009.
One good record, one bad record for PiratesPeoria Journal Star
He did it with a signature game Saturday, with four touchdowns to help the Pirates build a 22-point lead before Louisville rallied and sent Peoria to a 62-48 loss in the af2 season finale before 11,537 at Freedom Hall.
Pirates finish af2 season tonightPeoria Journal Star
The Peoria Pirates face their 2008 season finale tonight at Louisville, a contest between two teams out of the af2 playoffs.
Pirates Lose Season FinaleCentral Illinois Proud
The Peoria Pirates blew a 22-point second quarter lead and fell, 62-48, Saturday at Louisville.
Out of playoffs, Pirates head into final weekPeoria Journal Star
A month ago, the Peoria Pirates were fighting the Louisville Fire for the final playoff spot in the American Conference. They'll meet in the regular-season finale this weekend in Kentucky, and now it's possible neither team will make it.
• 'Cats Attribute Team Unity to SuccessWFXL Fox 31
Was this past Saturday night's game pretty? No. Was the win in convincing fashion? Not at all.
Pirates Drop Home FinaleCentral Illinois Proud
Phillip Brock's touchdown catch with 7:32 to play tied the game at 33-33, but the Peoria Pirates were unable to close out their home schedule with a win Saturday night at Carver Arena.
Truth, consequences, for PiratesPeoria Journal Star
Sometimes, numbers lie. Sometimes, they tell the truth. The Peoria Pirates pled to both counts Saturday after they closed their 2008 af2 home schedule with a 54-40 loss to South Division leader South Georgia before 3,037 at Carver Arena.
Pirates expect to be backPeoria Journal Star
The Peoria Pirates will play their final home game tonight against South Georgia. But this time, it will only be a season finale, not the end to the franchise.
Pirates will return in 2009Peoria Journal Star
The price is believed to be about $100000 per 10 percent stake in the team. It's a pattern MacGregor has followed with his other af2 clubs.
Shock stay on top in week 17 Coaches Pollaf2 Press Release
The Spokane Shock have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 17 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.
Eminian: Pirates' injury news gets worsePeoria Journal Star
He should be an all-af2 selection, especially considering he’s played on a unit that has lacked a second great player for most of the season, allowing defenses to gear up for him.
Upset-minded Pirates out of playoff huntPeoria Journal Star
The Peoria Pirates lost a numbers game Saturday, on the field, and in the af2 standings, as they battled powerful Wilkes-Barre/Scranton to a near-upset.
Turning a blind eye to all the title talkWilkes Barre Times-Leader
The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton skipper was busy Wednesday preparing his team for today’s 7:30 p.m. matchup with Peoria at Wachovia Arena. But he did take time to dismiss any thoughts that he was looking ahead to ArenaCup IX.
Pioneers use a huge fourth quarter to knock off PeoriaWilkes-Barre/Scranton Pioneers Press Release
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.
Pioneers looking to 'take care of business'Citizens Voice
The last time the Pioneers had a bye week, they followed the time off with a 70-63 loss to a Manchester Wolves team that was 2-6 at the time. The loss, on May 31, ended a seven-game winning streak for the Pioneers.
Luster isn't off for PiratesPeoria Journal Star
It would take quite a leap of faith to think Peoria could bus 15 hours to Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and upset a Pioneers team that has won 16 home games in a row and an offense on pace for the second-highest season point total in af2 history.
Shock remain on top in week 16 coaches pollaf2 Press Release
The Spokane Shock have maintained the No. 1 ranking in the Week 16 Coaches Poll, the arenafootball2 (af2) league office announced today.
With top seed in hand, Pioneers enjoying bye weekWilkes Barre Times-Leader
Team hoping for better results after suffering loss following its last bye week.
