Sports

The Pirates shut down the Greenville Patriots during their Homecoming game and first home game of the season last Friday night. The Pirates offense took charge on their opening drive with senior Austin Bennett making his way through the Greenville defenders. Senior Jacob Reeves was able to score the first touchdown with the help of his blockers, seniors Nate Brown and Bennett. The extra point attempt was not successful. The Pirates defense was able to keep Greenville from scoring for the entire game. After the first quarter, the score was 6-0. [Full story »] 

The Pirates baseball team received their state championship rings during the Pirates football game Friday night. [Full story »] 

Pike County softball began last week with a home contest against Strong Rock. Strong Rock was able to take advantage of a tight strike zone and timely hitting to push across three runs in the top of the first inning, and the game looked as though it could be a tough one for the Pirates. The Pirates could not answer until the bottom of the second when they scored their first run of the game on three straight one out singles by Madi Neal, Camryn Brown and Maggie Nauck. The Pirates loaded the bases after a Kylee Housman single but were unable to push across another run. [Full story »] 

Pike County’s middle and high school cross country teams dominated at the Furlow Fast Feet Invitational Cross Country race held in Americus recently. [Full story »] 

Pike County High School softball got off to a fast start in their region opener on Thursday at home against Jackson. After senior pitcher Alexis Williams retired the Red Devil batters in order in the top of the first, the Lady Pirates scored three in the bottom half of the inning. Sophomore Bailee Brown reached second on an error to start the inning and was sacrificed over by Emma Smith. Alana Crenshaw then reached on another error by the shortstop which also drove in the first run of the game. After a Shelby Duncan single to put runners at first and third, senior catcher Kinsley Goolsby doubled to the right centerfield gap to score both Crenshaw and Duncan to put the Lady Pirates up 3-0 after one inning. [Full story »] 

By Camryn Brown
Pike County High School sports intern

The Pike County High School varsity football team started their season strong last Friday as they faced Central Talbotton on the road and came out on top with a score of 36-6. Quarterback Jacob Reeves, #12, started the scoring for the Pirates with a 34-yard touchdown pass which was caught by Denton Durden, #10. [Full story »] 

Pike County High School’s varsity and junior varsity teams defeated Griffin High School in non-region matches last week. Both varsity and JV won their matches 3 sets to 0. The JV Pirates were led by the consistent serving of Kelsey Bates and McKenzie Memmler, the accurate passing of Madison Baily and the overall net play of Zy Thompson. [Full story »] 

The Pike County High School Pirates tied in their scrimmage game to start the season against McIntosh in Peachtree City last week. Team captains were seniors Cole Woerner, Walker Webber, Tyler Hayes and Logan Sage. [Full story »] 

The Pirates football players have worked hard all summer training and recently started padded practices as they gear up for their scrimmage game this week against McIntosh. They will play their only scrimmage game and first two games of the season on the road as they scrimmage McIntosh at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15.

Pirates head coach Brad Webber says there are high expectations for the team this season.

“Every year our goal is a region championship and then to work our way to the state championship game. We have made some tremendous strides over the past years and hope to continue that success and have them carry out the tradition of past year,” said Pirates head coach Brad Webber. “We also still have a heavy burden and hole in our heart with the loss of Dylan. We are dedicating this season in memory of him and will do our best to honor him and his family as he is watching down on us.”   [Full story »] 

The 12U Pike County All Stars recently competed in the 2019 Georgia USSSA All Star Tournament in Lawrenceville and brought home the second place trophy with each girl earning their own finalist rings. [Full story »] 

The 14U baseball All Star team was the only team to make it to the state championship from Pike County. They placed second to Brooks. The team will play in the World Series in July and are raising the funds to travel to the tournament. To donate online, go to gofundme.com/14u-pike-county-all-stars-world-series. Donations can be made at any United Bank branch into the 14U Pike County Baseball account. [Full story »] 

The Lady Pirates track team finished sixth in the state this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday in Albany. The team had several people place at the state level as well.  [Full story »] 

The Pike County High School boys and girls track teams teams defended their region championships April 25 and 26. The boys team defeated Peach County by 29 points and Jackson by 30 points for the win. The girls margin was even greater with 195 points over Central Macon who placed second with 131 points. The girls team is currently ranked in the top 8 of state. [Full story »]