The Pierce County Bears topped the host Appling County Pirates basketball team by a final score of 62-49 in Tuesday's league game.

In their next game, the Bears face the Toombs County Bulldogs (Lyons, GA) in a AA Region 3 game, on Friday, February 9. Pierce County will attempt to move on its 5-16 season record. The Bulldogs enter the game with a 21-2 record after their 65-55 league win over Windsor Forest (Savannah, GA).

With the defeat, Appling County moves to 1-23 on the year. The Pirates host Vidalia (Vidalia, GA) to face the Indians in a AA Region 3 game on Friday, February 9. The Indians enter the game with a record of 17-6. Vidalia won 41-33 in their recent league game against Tattnall County (Reidsville, GA)