In Thursday's league contest, the Appling County Pirates (Baxley, GA) softball team held off the host Brantley County Herons (Nahunta, GA), by a margin of 1-0.

With the triumph, Appling County moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Pirates travel to West Laurens (Dexter, GA) to play the Raiders in a non-league contest on Saturday, August 19. The Raiders come into the match with a record of 3-2. West Laurens lost 4-0 in their recent non-league match against Toombs County (Lyons, GA)

With the loss, Brantley County moves to 1-3 on the season. The Herons travel to Ware County (Waycross, GA) to meet the Gators in a non-league match on Monday, August 21. The Gators go into the match with a record of 2-0. Ware County won 4-2 in their recent non-league match against Toombs County (Lyons, GA)