Appling County Pirates (Baxley, GA) fans exited the stadium thrilled Thursday as they observed their baseball squad hold off the visiting Wayne County Yellow Jackets (Jesup, GA), 5-4 in a non-league test.

With the win, Appling County upgrades its record to 1-0 on the season. The Pirates travel to Benedictine (Savannah, GA) to battle the Cadets in a non-league test on Friday, February 16. The Cadets come into the test with a record of 1-0. Benedictine won 14-0 in their recent non-league test against Liberty County (Hinesville, GA)

With the defeat, Wayne County falls to 1-1 on the season. The Yellow jackets host Jeff Davis (Hazlehurst, GA) to battle the Yellowjackets in a non-league test on Friday, February 16. The Yellowjackets come into the test with a record of 0-1. Jeff Davis lost 11-7 in their recent non-league test against Lowndes (Valdosta, GA)