Fans at Thursday's league battle between the Appling County Pirates (Baxley, GA) and the visiting Cook Hornets (Adel, GA), saw Appling County's soccer squad triumph over Cook by a count of 9-0.

The Pirates (4-1) will now prepare for their battle against Toombs County (Lyons, GA). The Bulldogs enter the non-league battle with a 4-0 record. In their last battle, Toombs County notched a victory over Southeast Bulloch (Brooklet, GA), 1-0, in a non-league battle.

Next up, the Hornets battle the Westover Patriots (Albany, GA) in a non-league battle, on Tuesday, February 25. Cook will attempt to upgrade on its 0-4 season record. The Patriots enter the battle with a 1-2 record after their 10-1 non-league loss to Sumter County (Americus, GA).