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YEAR

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RECORD

TITLES

MEDIA

2025

Head Coach: Aaron Hafner

7-3

Ozark Mountain Confernce Champs

2025-26 Pirate Football Playlist

2024

Head Coach: Aaron Hafner

10-1

Ozark Mountain Confernce Champs

District Finalist

2023

Head Coach: Aaron Hafner

5-6

2022

Head Coach: Aaron Hafner

1-9

2021

Head Coach: Anthony Hays

3-7

2020

Head Coach: Anthony Hays

4-7

2019

Head Coach: Anthony Hays

2-9

2018

Head Coach: Anthony Hays

2-8

2017

Head Coach: Anthony Hays

4-7

2016

Head Coach: Dan Henderson

Luke Masters set the following records:
Career Reciving Yards #1 with 1,341 yds.
Career Receptions #1 with 87 receptions

3-8

2015

Head Coach: Dan Henderson

Zac Funderburk set the following records:

Most Completions in Career: 212
Career Passing TDs (Tied): #1 in the Top 10 with 19 TDs
Career Passing Yards: #3 in the Top 10 with 2,374 yds.
Most Yards Gained Passing: 328 yds vs. Ozark
Most TDs Passing: 5 vs. Ozark
Longest TD Pass (Tied): 80 yds vs. Ozark

Luke Masters set the following records:
Career Reciving TDs: #3 in the Top 10 with 7 TDs
Career Receiving Yards: #5 with 692 yds
Most Yards Gained Recieving: 202 yds vs. Ozark
Longest Punt Return for a TD: 82 Yards vs. Ozark
Most TD Receptions (Tied): 2 vs. Ozark
Longest TD Reception (Tied): 80 yds vs. Ozark

1-9

2014

Head Coach: Dan Henderson

Nick Turner enters the Career Tackles list at #4 with 141 solo tackles, and he enters the Career Defensive Points list at #5 with 429 career production points.

Michael Palmer enters the Career Tackles list #6 with 137 solo tackles.

2-8

2013

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 2013 Pirates advanced to the Semi-Final round of the District Playoffs after defeating the Neosho Wildcats 35-0.

Isaiah Daniels becomes #4 on the BHS Career Tackles list with 141 solo tackles, and #4 on the Career Defensive Points list with 466 career production points.

Da'Quan Ervin becomes #9 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list with 2,405 yards.

After 28 years of leadership for the Pirates, Steve Hancock steps down as Head Coach. He leaves Branson with a 197-109 record.

5-6

District Semi-Finalist

2012

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

New District format with a 6 team tournament.

The 2012 Pirates defeated the Glendale Falcons to advance to the Semi-Final round of the District Playoffs.

4-7

District Semi-Finalists

2011

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

For the 2nd year in a row, the Pirates started out 0-3, but were able to make the playoffs. After losing the District Championship game to Nixa, the Pirates defeated the Lee's Summit Tigers in the Regional round of the Playoffs. The Pirates went on to face Nixa in the Sectional round (having played them 10 days earlier). The Pirates season eneded with their Sectionals loss to the Eagles.

Malachi Daniels becomes #3 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list as with 4,964 yards.

6-6

Regional Champs

2010

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

This was the Pirates first year in class 5.

After an 0-3 start, the Pirates win 7 straight games, and claim the schools first District Championship in 12 years. The Pirates lost in the Sectional Round of the State Playoffs to Lee's Summit.

After 15 seasons with the Pirates, Matt "Smokey" Stevens retires from the Branson sidelines.

Isaac Johnston becomes #4 on the list for Career Tackles with 132 tackles and #5 on the list for Career Defensive Points with 410 points.

Fernando Cedeno sets a new school record with a 52 yard field goal against Republic.

Malachi Daniels becomes #6 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list as a Junior with 3,039 yards.

Cameron Chancey becomes the leader for Career Yards by a Quarterback with 3,895 yards (1,206 Rushing and 2,689 yards Passing).

Steve Hancock becomes the winner of the inaugural Pete Adkins "Power of Influence Award".

7-4

District Champs

Regional Champs

2009

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Tee Helsel sets a new school records for Career Tackles (186) and Career Defensive Production Points (576). Tee also became #6 for All-Purpose Career Yards with 2,834 yards.

Jeremy Mahoney sets a school record for Kick-off Average (57.1) and Touchbacks (52).

Ron Martin, Defensive Coordinator of the Pirates for 24 years, retires.

6-5

Regional Playoffs

2008

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

After starting 6-0, the 2008 Pirates lost two in a row to Webb City and Neosho. The Pirates returned to the playoffs, after a nine year drought, and were beaten a second time by the eventual Class 4 State Champion Webb City Cardinals.

8-3

Regional Playoffs

2007

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Chase Westfall sets the school record for receptions (86) and receiving yards (1,218).

1-9

2006

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

On September 8th, 2006, the first game to be played in Pirate Stadium saw the Pirates defeat the Logan Rogersville Wildcats 43-6.

Ryan Dougan sets the school record for Career Tackles for Loss (24), and also ties the school record for Career Sacks (13).

Cory Meyer sets the school record for pass completions (203) and passing yards (2,906).

4-6

2005

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

5-5

2004

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

7-3

2003

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Jacob Hamon ties the, then, school record for Career Tackles (152).

Opponent	Score	Win/Loss
Webb City	42-6	L
Cassville	16-14	L
Republic	25-7	W
Bolivar	14-0	W
Willard	48-13	W
Rogersville	26-21	L
Reeds Spring	14-7	W
West Plains	21-7	L
Nixa	14-7	L
Ozark	21-15 (OT)	W

5-5

2002

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
9/6/2002	Webb City	L	16	61
9/13/2002	Cassville	W	21	7
9/20/2002	Republic	W	14	7
9/27/2002	Bolivar	W	41	0
10/4/2002	Willard	W	37	35
10/11/2002	Rogersville	W	42	7
10/18/2002	Reeds Spring	W	43	7
10/25/2002	West Plains	L	7	46
11/1/2002	Nixa	L	14	39
11/8/2002	Ozark	L	27	34

6-4

2001

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
Webb City	L	43-8
Willard	W	43-28
Marshfield	W	28-21
Bolivar	W	47-14
Republic	W	40-13
Rolla	L	24-13
Reeds Springs	W	28-3
Ozark	L	28-7
Nixa	L	42-14
Central	W	47-13

6-4

2000

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 2000 Pirates were best defense in school history allowing only 94 points in the season.

Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
Webb City	L	6-0
Willard	W	49-12
Marshfield	W	36-0
Bolivar	W	7-6
Republic	W	63-7
Rolla	W	21-12
Reeds Springs	W	53-14
Ozark	L	24-21
Nixa	W	20-13
Springfield Central	W	52-0

8-2

1999

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
9/3/1999	Republic	W	51	14
9/10/1999	Rolla	W	42	34
9/1/1999	Webb City	L	3	20
9/24/1999	Bolivar	W	35	6
10/1/1999	Ozark	L	39	55
10/8/1999	Reeds Spring	L	6	21
10/15/1999	Marshfield	W	47	29
10/22/1999	Nixa	L	18	31
10/29/1999	Willard	W	42	35
11/5/1999	Carthage	L	21	26

5-5

1998

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

This was the Pirates first year in class 4A.

The only two losses in 1998 were both to Ozark.

Opponent	Score	Win/Loss
Republic	42-12	W
Rolla	48-0	W
Webb City	28-21	W
Bolivar	29-0	W
Ozark	28-24	L
Reeds Springs	49-7	W
Marshfield	17-14	W
Nixa	27-20	W
Willard	46-27	W
Carthage	42-0	W
Nevada	31-28	W
Ozark	40-17	L

10-2

District Champs

Sectional Champs

1997

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The only two games the 1997 Pirates lost were to the eventual Class 3A (California) and Class 4A (Webb City) State Champions.
1997 was the last year the Pirates were in Class 3A.

Beau Jackson becomes #4 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list with 3,814 yards.

Casey Elliot set a, then, school record for Career Tackles (152) and Career Production Points (485).

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss
9/5/97	Webb City	L 28-14
9/12/97	Willard	W 35-13
9/19/97	Reeds Springs	W 35-6
9/26/97	Republic	W 35-0
10/3/97	Nixa	W 52-14
10/10/97	Marshfield	W 60-6
10/17/97	Ozark	W 21-7
10/24/97	Buffalo	W 21-14
10/31/97	Bolivar	W 35-20
11/6/97	Rogersville	W 42-8
11/17/97	Reeds Springs	W 28-20
11/17/97	Mt. Vernon	W 33-13
11/23/96	California	L 28-14

11-2

Conference Champs

District Champs

Sectional Champs

Quarterfinal Champs

1996

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 1996 Pirates won the second outright Central Ozarks Conference title. This was Branson’s third State Semi-Finals appearance. The 1996 Pirates lost game 1 to Webb City and game 13 to Maryville.

Isaac Boyd becomes #3 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list with 4,497 yards.

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss
9/6/96	Webb City	L 36-21
9/13/96	Willard	W 54-0
9/20/96	Reeds Springs	W 41-0
9/27/96	Republic	W 42-6
10/4/96	Nixa	W 21-14
10/11/96	Marshfield	W 54-12
10/18/96	Ozark	W 24-7
10/25/96	Buffalo	W 28-7
11/1/96	Bolivar	W 35-28
11/8/96	Rogersville	W 49-12
11/13/96	Mt. Grove	W 38-0
11/18/96	Seneca	W 47-0
11/23/96	Maryville	L 21-14

11-2

Conference Champs

District Champs

Sectional Champs

Quarterfinal Champs

1995

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 1995 Pirates two regular season losses were to Republic (the Tigers went for two with no time left on the clock) and Ozark (the Tigers threw a hail mary pass to win on the last play of the game).
This team lost in playoffs to eventual State Champion Seneca.

Tony Lounsbery sets a school record for Career Sacks (13).

Opponent	Win/Loss
Rogersville	W 43-0
Republic	L 36-35
Willard	W 20-10
Marshfield	W 54-0
Bolivar	W 42-13
Buffalo	W 42-14
Ozark	L 14-10
Nixa	W 35-0
Cassville	W 36-6
Aurora	W 26-3
Seneca	L 34-6

8-3

District Champs

1994

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

This was the first team to win an outright COC title.

The 1994 Pirates beat the #1 Ranked Ozark Tigers (4A) at Ozark 42-13 when we were #1 Ranked (3A).
The 1994 Pirates lone loss was to Seneca.

This was the best offensive team in school history with an average of 36.6 points per game.

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss
9/2/94	Rogersville	W 35-0
9/9/94	Republic	W 24-8
9/16/94	Willard	W 40-12
9/23/94	Marshfield	W 55-14
9/30/94	Bolivar	W 14-6
10/7/94	Buffalo	W 41-0
10/14/94	Ozark	W 42-13
10/21/94	Nixa	W 44-0
10/28/94	Cassville	W 41-14
11/4/94	Aurora	W 33-0
11/9/94	Seneca	L 42-34

10-1

Conference Champs

District Champs

1993

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

After missing the playoffs for three years the Pirates began the first of six straight district championships.

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
9/3/1993	Rogersville	W	42	12
9/10/1993	Buffalo	W	28	14
9/17/1993	Willard	L	14	42
9/24/1993	Marshfield	W	7	0
10/1/1993	Bolivar	L	0	44
10/8/1993	Republic	L	34	45
10/15/1993	Ozark	L	7	17
10/22/1993	Nixa	W	37	20
10/29/1993	Cassville	W	29	0
11/5/1993	Aurora	W	57	44
11/10/1993	Seneca	L	23	56

7-4

District Champs

1992

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The only loss the 1992 Pirates had was to 9-1 Nixa. The Pirates failed to make the playoffs this year.

Date	Oppenent	Win/Loss	Score
9/4/1992	Rogersville	W	21	0
9/11/1992	Buffalo	W	19	14
9/18/1992	Willard	W	17	14
9/25/1992	Marshfield	W	36	6
10/2/1992	Bolivar	W	34	23
10/9/1992	Republic	W	22	6
10/16/1992	Ozark	W	50	21
10/23/1992	Nixa	L	6	14
10/30/1992	Cassville	W	33	18
11/6/1992	Aurora	W	27	20

9-1

1991

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
9/6/1991	Mt. Grove	W	27	6
9/13/1991	Marshfield	L	19	22
9/20/1991	Willard	L	8	41
9/27/1991	Ozark	L	20	26
10/4/1991	Republic	L	7	14
10/11/1991	Buffalo	W	26	20
10/18/1991	Bolivar	W	41	32
10/25/1991	Rogersville	W	23	0
11/1/1991	Reeds Spring	W	36	3
11/8/1991	Aurora	L	7	15

5-5

1990

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

Dan Kneeshaw sets both Branson High School and Missouri State records with 4, 995 rushing yards. He is currently #1 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list with 6,306 yards and holds the school record for total touchdowns (85) and rushing touchdowns (80). His school rushing record still stands. In addition to his offensive records, Dan still holds the school record for Career Interceptions (12).

Date	Opponent	Win/Loss	Score
8/31/1990	Mountain Grove	W	37	6
9/7/1990	Marshfield	W	54	7
9/14/1990	Willard	W	42	13
9/21/1990	Ozark	L	7	46
9/28/1990	Republic	L	12	21
10/5/1990	Buffalo	W	55	9
10/12/1990	Bolivar	W	55	19
10/19/1990	Rogersville	W	47	24
10/26/1990	Reeds Spring	W	67	14
11/2/1990	Aurora	L	16	24

7-3

1989

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 1989 Pirates again made it to the state title game and finished as the State Runner-up.
This team lost to Republic and Lutheran North.

35-21	OZARK
42-12	WILLARD
6-7	REPUBLIC
32-12	CASSVILLE
48-8	BUFFALO
55-6	BOLIVAR
42-14	ROGERSVILLE
40-0	REEDS SPRING
38-24	AURORA
34-6	NIXA
22-13	CARL JUNCTION
33-0	MT GROVE
20-14 2OT	WARRENSBURG
26-28	LUTHERAN NORTH

12-2

District Champs

Sectional Champs

Quarterfinal Champs

Semi-Final Champs

State Runner-up

1988

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

18-23	OZARK
30-6	WILLARD
15-33	REPUBLIC
38-6	MARSHFIELD
50-12	BUFFALO
20-0	BOLIVAR
42-20	ROGERSVILLE
50-13	REEDS SPRING
19-22	AURORA
43-21	NIXA

7-3

1987

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

The 1987 team was the first team to make it to a state title game. The Pirates finished as the State Runner-up. The two losses the Pirates suffered in 1987 were to Republic and Berkley.

Heath Watz becomes #2 on the BHS All-Purpose Yards list with 6,033 yards. Heath also hold the record for Career Carries ( 640).

1987 was also the team to start the playoff haircut tradition.

26-0	AVA
40-7	NIXA
6-21	REPUBLIC
43-7	MARSHFIELD
35-7	OZARK
41-6	BOLIVAR
42-0	ROGERSVILLE
34-7	REEDS SPRING
30-6	WILLARD
42-14	BUFFALO
14-13	OZARK
22-8	MT VERNON
30-17	PEMBROKE HILL
8-45	BERKLEY

12-2

District Champs

Sectional Champs

Quarterfinal Champs

Semi-Final Champs

State Runner-up

1986

Head Coach: Steve Hancock

22-16	AVA
16-22	NIXA
16-26	REPUBLIC
28-7	MARSHFIELD
7-14	OZARK
25-41	BOLIVAR
40-0	ROGERSVVILLE
30-0	REEDS SPRING
27-14	WILLARD
54-7	BUFFALO

6-4

1985

Head Coach: Mark DeVore

8-38	AVA	SEPT 6
13-16	NIXA	SEPT 13
14-19	REPUBLIC	SEPT 20
15-6	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 27
20-28	OZARK	OCT 4
7-22	BOLIVAR	OCT 11
7-32	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 17
54-20	REEDS SPRING	OCT 25
6-26	WILLARD	NOV 1
14-27	BUFFALO	NOV 8

2-8

1984

Head Coach: Mark DeVore

6-8	AVA	AUG 31
6-31	HARRISON, ARK	SEPT 7
	REPUBLIC	SEPT 14
0-16	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 21
12-40	OZARK	SEPT 28
	BOLIVAR	OCT 5
	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 12
6-12	REEDS SPRINGS	OCT 19
6-21	WILLARD	OCT 26
	BUFFALO	NOV 2

0-10

1983

Head Coach: Mark DeVore

On September 9, 1983 Branson High School opened its new football stadium. This stadium was dedicated to John Earl Chase.

14-6	AVA
6-27	HARRISON, ARK
14-40	REPUBLIC
7-21	MARSHFIELD
0-20	OZARK
0-25	BOLIVAR
0-21	ROGERSVILLE
20-0	REEDS SPRING
8-14	WILLARD
28-23	BUFFALO

3-7

1982

Head Coach: Hank Harmon

7-14	AVA	SEPT 3
14-33	STOCKTON	SEPT 10
0-39	REPUBLIC	SEPT 17
0-7	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 24
7-37	OZARK	OCT 2
10-8	BOLIVAR	OCT 8
6-34	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 15
16-12	REEDS SPRING	OCT 23
6-20	WILLARD	OCT 29
0-7	BUFFALO	NOV 5

2-8

1981

Head Coach: Hank Harmon

19-0	ASH GROVE	SEPT 4
	OPEN
8-34	REPUBLIC	SEPT 18
35-7	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 25
14-12	OZARK	OCT 2
6-13	BOLIVAR	OCT 9
14-13 OT	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 16
6-14	REEDS SPRING	OCT 23
12-14	WILLARD	OCT 30
13-17	BUFFALO

4-5

1980

Head Coach: Hank Harmon

6-30	AVA	SEPT 5
	OPEN	SEPT 12
0-20	REPUBLIC	SEPT 19
0-6	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 25
6-21	OZARK	OCT 3
0-8	BOLIVAR	OCT 10
14-6	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 17
7-25	REEDS SPRING	OCT 24
0-16	WILLARD	OCT 31	LATER FORFEIT WIN
21-15	BUFFALO	NOV 7

3-6

1979

Head Coach: Hank Harmon

Just like the 1968 team, this team went undefeated, but did not make the playoffs.

26-0	OZARK	SEPT 14
14-0	REPUBLIC	SEPT 21
21-13	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 28
34-27	ASH GROVE	OCT 5
21-8	BOLIVAR	OCT 12
44-0	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 19
47-20	REEDS SPRING	OCT 26
26-6	WILLARD	NOV 2
26-0	BUFFALO	NOV 9

10-0

Conference Champs

1978

Head Coach: Hank Harmon

7-8	AVA
7-20	OZARK
9-7	REPUBLIC
7-25	MARSHFIELD
14-29	BERRYVILLE
24-32	BOLIVAR
32-8	ROGERSVILLE
8-13	REEDS SPRING
32-7	WILLARD
46-0	BUFFALO

5-5

Conference Champs

1977

Head Coach: Tom Toller

0-48	AVA
40-26	OZARK
7-21	REPUBLIC
0-31	MARSHFIELD
	OPEN
0-6	BOLIVAR
20-6	ROGESRSVILLE
20-21	REEDS SPRING
3-8	WILLARD
27-48	BUFFALO

2-8

1976

Head Coach: Richard Gwin

6-28	AVA	SEPT 3
36-0	OZARK	SEPT 10
0-42	REPUBLIC	SEPT 17
0-17	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 24
	OPEN	OCT 1
6-35	BOLIVAR	OCT 8
6-12	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 15
20-13	REEDS SPRING	OCT 22
28-20	WILLARD	OCT 29
8-30	BUFFALO	NOV 5

3-6

1975

Head Coach: Richard Gwin

14-50	AVA	SEPT 6
6-26	BUFFALO	SEPT 13
0-38	REPUBLIC	SEPT 20
6-29	MARSHFILD	SEPT 27
7-22	OZARK	OCT 3
19-41	BOLIVAR	OCT 10
0-34	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 17
7-12	REEDS SPRING	OCT 24
6-36	WILLARD	OCT 31
0-46	EAST NEWTON	NOV 8

0-10

1974

Head Coach: Richard Gwin

0-12	AVA	SEPT 6
6-37	BUFFALO	SEPT 13
8-34	REPUBLIC	SEPT 20
6-16	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 27
12-12	OZARK	OCT 4
20-26	BOLIVAR	OCT 11
18-12	ROGERSVILLE	OCT 18
6-12	REEDS SPRING	OCT 25
16-35	WILLARD	NOV 1
6-14	EAST NEWTON

1-8-1

1973

Head Coach: Richard Gwin

8-19	AVA
12-27	BUFFALO
20-6	REPUBLIC
26-7	MARSHFIELD
22-16	OZARK
14-30	BOLIVAR
22-14	REEDS SPRING
52-14	WILLARD

5-3

1972

Head Coach: Gordon Grant

6-8	AVA	SEPT 8
7-16	BUFFALO	SEPT 15
16-12	REPUBLIC	SEPT 22
0-12	MARSHFIELD	SEPT 29
28-7	OZARK	OCT 7
28-7	BOLIVAR	OCT 13
7-0	BERRYVILLE	OCT 20
24-13	REEDS SPRING	OCT 27
16-12	WILLARD	NOV 3

5-4

1971

Head Coach: Gordon Grant

0-29	AVA	SEPT 10
12-6	BUFFAL	SEPT 17
9-14	REPUBLIC	SEPT 24
20-20	MARSHFIELD	OCT 1
28-0	OZARK	OCT 8
0-14	BOLIVAR	OCT 15
0-34	BERRYVILLE	OCT 23
	OPEN	OCT 29
20-49	WILLARD	NOV 5
36-14	REEDS SPRING	NOV 11

3-5-1

1970

Head Coach: Ron Kyle

6-30	AVA	SEPT 11
8-6	BUFFALO	SEPT 18
12-24	REPUBLIC	SEPT 25
8-33	MARSHFIELD	OCT 2
14-6	OZARK	OCT 1O
28-40	BOLIVAR	OCT 16
12-9	BERRYVILLE	OCT 23
	OPEN	OCT 30
14-22	WILLARD	NOV 6
0-29	REEDS SPRING	NOV 13

3-6

1969

Head Coach: Gary Snadon

Conference Champs

1968

Head Coach: Gary Snadon

This was the first undefeated football team in Branson history. This team, however, did not make the playoffs.

10-0

Conference Champs

1967

Head Coach: Gary Snadon

1966

Head Coach: Gary Snadon

1965

Head Coach: Gary Snadon

6-2

1964

Head Coach: Charles Mcallister

Bill Dodds sets the single game school rushing record with 412 yards on 15 carries against the Marshfield Blue jays.

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