Sports

The Pike County Middle school team has competed in two meets at Mercer so far this season. They placed third overall as a team at the Nov. 16 meet in Macon. [Full story »] 

While no Pirates football players were confirmed as having COVID-19, a total of 14 students are in quarantine after being exposed and will be unable to play Friday so the game has been cancelled. That ends the Pirates regular season.

The Pirates were to face the Crisp County Cougars on the road Friday, Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The Cougars are 8-1 for the season and are 5-1 in the region. [Full story »] 

Former Pirates football player C’Bo Flemister scored two touchdowns as he helped Notre Dame continue their six game win streak for the season in the 45-31 victory over Boston College Saturday, Nov. 14. He picked up 53 rushing yards on 10 carries and 27 receiving yards on one reception. [Full story »] 

The Pike Country High School cross country teams competed in the state meet Friday. The girls placed ninth and the boys placed tenth. On Thursday, the team received some disappointing news as two of the top runners were held out of the meet. The coach has been saying all year that this year was different and the runners would have to be ready to be the ‘next man or woman up.’ Well, the two were missed but the other runners did step up and compete. [Full story »] 

The Pike County Cross Country team won the region championship, making it three years in a row that both the boys and girls have both won the region. The teams are coached by Ken Smith and Ashley O’Steen.  [Full story »] 

The Pike County High School Lady Pirates softball team earned a spot in the Final Four state championship in Columbus and earned a third place finish in the state after falling short to Ringgold who ended up winning the state championship for the second year in a row. The team was sent off with Pike County pride as students and staff at the high school gathered outside to cheer as their bus passed and citizens gathered on the courthouse square to show their support as well. [Full story »] 

The PCHS Lady Pirates softball team recently advanced to the Final Four in the GHSA State Playoffs for the first time since 2012 after defeating Franklin County in two games. The final games will be played this Friday at South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus GA on field five at 3 and 7 p.m.

"These young athletes have worked their tails off to make it this far. They are a scrappy bunch and a ton of fun to watch! They will be leaving the high school by bus Friday morning at 9 a.m. and traveling north through the square on their way to Columbus," said Will Duncan. "We would love to see as many people and businesses out on the street as the bus goes by to give these kids a proper send off! One thing I know about my county is we love and support our own! Let’s all get together for a minute Friday morning and let these young ladies know how proud we are of them and that Pike County loves them!" [Full story »] 

The Pike County High School Lady Pirates softball and volleyball teams both finished second in the region and are playing in the first round of state playoffs this week. [Full story »] 

The Pike County High School Lady Pirates increased their win record to 14-6 as they run-ruled opponents for three games last week. The Lady Pirates dominated Peach County in a double header Oct. 8 with two back-to-back shut out games where the mercy rule was enforced. [Full story »] 

The Pike County Middle School Lady Pirates softball team added three wins last week to complete their undefeated season as they shut out Clifton Ridge, Gray Station and Upson-Lee. [Full story »] 

The PCMS Lady Pirates remain undefeated at 5-0 after an incredible grand slam, come-from-behind win in extra innings on the road against the Lady Bulldogs in Monroe County. [Full story »] 

Two Pike County High School football games were postponed recently. [Full story »] 

Currently both the girls and boys Pike County High School cross country teams are ranked seventh in the state in class AAA. The teams competed on the state course over the weekend in Carrollton.  [Full story »] 

The Lady Pirates softball team improved their season record to 7-1 and they are on a four-game winning streak after a Senior Night victory over Americus-Sumter. Pike County High School softball seniors Belle Holmes, Maggie Nauck, Mia Mobley, Kaitlyn Rasbury and Julianne “Juba” Grubb were honored before the Sept. 3 game against Americus-Sumter. The Lady Pirates dominated the 19-1 game with 15 hits and good defense. [Full story »]