Fans at Thursday's non-league battle between the Appling County Pirates (Baxley, GA) and the host Pierce County Bears (Blackshear, GA), saw Appling County's volleyball squad nudge Pierce County by a score of 2-1.

With the win, Appling County improves its record to 5-3 on the season. The Pirates travel to South Effingham (Guyton, GA) to meet the Mustangs in a non-league contest on Tuesday, August 26. The Mustangs enter the contest with a record of 9-7. South Effingham won 2-0 in their recent non-league contest against Union Grove (McDonough, GA)

Next, the Bears meet the The Habersham School Patriots (Savannah, GA) in a non-league contest, on Tuesday, August 26. Pierce County will attempt to move on its 4-7 season record. The Patriots enter the contest with a 11-4 record after their 3-0 league win over Trinity Christian (Statesboro, GA).