Summary of last season:
Coach Larry Harold’s inaugural season at the helm of the Pirates was rough. “A year filled with many trials and tribulations. Our players and coaches stayed together through a tough six game losing streak to complete our last three games with a 2-1 finish,” said Coach Harold. Brunswick started out by downing McIntosh County Academy but then endured six straight losses to Glynn, Camden, Effingham, Statesboro, South Effingham and Coffee, before getting wins against Bradwell Institute and Richmond Hill. Their 2-6 region mark left them out of the playoffs last season.
What is your outlook for this season?
There are great expectations for the Pirates this season with a new region and loads of talent. Returning are South Carolina-commit Shawn Smith, Georgia-commit D’Ante Demery, Juniors John Cano, Jabori Williams and sophomore Warren McClendon on the front line. The Pirates return 18 out of 22 starters – nine on each side of the ball right down to punter/receiver Seth Neugebauer.
What has realignment changed?
After a two-year absence, Brunswick moves back up to the AAAAAA classification this year. The Pirates will be in the five team Region 2 with Bradwell Institute, Effingham County, Richmond Hill and cross-town rival Glynn Academy. Gone are former region foes Ware County, Statesboro and South Effingham.
Big games this year:
The Pirates open up at home against Coffee County before traveling to Adel to face AAA powerhouse Cook County. It’s then back to Glynn County Stadium to face Wayne and Camden; then it’s two weeks on the road at South Effingham and Bradwell Institute. They host Glynn Academy in the City Championship on October 14 then travel to Effingham. They are at home against Richmond Hill, before closing the season in Marietta against the Osborne Cardinals.
