The Appling County Pirates participated in the region 2AA tournament last week. The opening round game was played at Jeff Davis County High School as the Pirates took on the Bears of Pierce County on Tuesday February 17. The Pirates defeated the Bears by a score of 81-57. In game two on Thursday, February 19, the Pirates traveled to Nahunta for a showdown with Benedictine. During the season, the two teams split the series. The Pirates managed to eek out a 2-point win, 51-49.

On Friday, February 20, the Pirates would square off against the regions top seeded team, Long County. The Pirates came away with win by a score of 78-71.

Saturday’s contest would be for the region tournament title; the Pirates would face the Buc’s of MCA. The game was a back and forth battle all night. Despite being down by five going into the final quarter, the Pirates climbed back even with the Buc’s by games end sending the game to overtime. During the extra period, the Pirates couldn’t capitalize on several Buc’s turnovers and fell by a score of 62-53. As a result of the Pirates making a great tournament run, they will host the opening round of state playoff competition this Saturday night at 6:00 p.m. The Pirates will face Mitchell County.

Please come out and support the Pirates!!