The number six story of the year is the Branson Pirate Soccer Team.
Back in early August, I made some predictions about the fall sports seasons. One of those was that Branson Soccer would play for a District Championship. At the time, we didnt know who the district opponents would be or even what Class Branson would fall in.
Well, they remained Class 5 and were placed in a very tough district. They would draw Nixa in the first round of the four team tournament. So, the Pirates, who had never won a district game, draw an opponent they had never beaten. NO PROBLEM… True to my prediction and showing just how far the program has come, they defeated the Eagles and advanced to the District Title game against Ozark.
It wasnt just the District runners-up finish that made this such a magical season for the Pirates. They set a program record for number of wins in a season. Kyle Sutton set the record for Goals and became the Pirates first 1st team All-State player.
