John Bunyan
Port Washington Football Head Coach || john.bunyan@pwssd.k12.wi.us
Welcome to the home of the Port Washington Pirates High School Football Team! Under the leadership of Head Coach John Bunyan, the Pirates proudly compete in the East Central Football Conference and represent Port Washington in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) at the Division III level.
Our football program features three levels of competition: Varsity, JV, and JV2 (Freshmen), ensuring opportunities for athletes of all grades to develop their skills and contribute to the team’s success. With strong participation numbers ranging from 80 to 100 players annually, the Pirates enjoy a vibrant and thriving program that fosters camaraderie, discipline, and a love for the game.
The high school team benefits from the Port Washington Buccaneers, our dedicated feeder program at the middle school level, which helps prepare young athletes for the next stage of competition.
Program Highlights
- State Championships: 1985 [D2]
- State Runner-up: 1979 [D1], 1983 [D2], 1990 [D2]
- Conference Championships
- Braveland Conference (1962 – 1984): 1957, 1959, 1961, 1964, 1971, 1972, 1978, 1979, 1983
- North Shore Conference (1985 – 2019): 1985, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 2000
- East Central Conference (2020 – current): 2023
Recent accomplishments include winning the 2023 East Central Conference Championship with an undefeated regular season and advancing to the second round of the WIAA playoffs the last four consecutive years.
Whether you’re a player, parent, or fan, we invite you to join us in supporting the Pirates as we continue to strive for greatness both on and off the field. Go Pirates!
Congratulations to @hewitt_dekk11 on being selected to play in the WFCA All-Star Charity Football Game. Hewitt will represent Port Washington Pirate Football on the Large School- North Team. The game will be played at UW-Oshkosh Titan Stadium on Saturday, July 19 2025.
#GoPirates
The FUTURE is here! Excited to introduce some of our Class of 2029 Pirate Football commits. This class features a balanced blend of talented standouts on both sides of the ball. We look forward to announcing more additions during the Spring signing period and are eager to continue building the roster as we prepare for the 2025 season.
#GoPirates #ClassOf2029
Congratulations Josh Arnold (@josh.arnold2) on setting a new milestone in Port Washington Pirate football history with a career total of 21 touchdown receptions. This achievement stands as a testament to your hard work and commitment to excellence.
We celebrate your accomplishment and look forward to the continued success of your football career at UW-Whitewater.
#GoPirates
