In Friday's league challenge, the host Pierce County Bears basketball squad scored a close 47-45 victory over the Appling County Pirates.

With the victory, Pierce County improves its record to 9-5 on the campaign. The Bears host Brantley County (Nahunta, GA) to confront the Herons in a AA Region 3 challenge on Saturday, January 13. The Herons come into the challenge with a record of 7-8. Brantley County won 63-38 in their recent non-league challenge against Irwin County (Ocilla, GA)

Next up, the Pirates confront the Vidalia Indians (Vidalia, GA) in a AA Region 3 challenge, on Tuesday, January 16. Appling County will attempt to improve on its 5-9 season record. The Indians come into the challenge with a 8-8 record after their 54-39 non-league win over Portal (Portal, GA).