Fairhope's Sam Nokovich fights off two Peachtree Ridge Lions in first half action in

Saturday's match. Junior Sam Miller prepares to receive the header.

Lions, oh my!

Pirates get bit 2-0

Fairhope, AL - The visiting Peachtree Ridge High School Lions from Gwinnett, Georgia overcame a feisty reserve Pirate squad 2-0 in Saturday's match at W.C. Majors Field.

This non-section, out-of-state match-up was a made-to-order time for Pirate Coach Paul Stroud to kill several birds with the throw of one stone: rest some legs after a tough Friday night match in Robertsdale; get a good look at next year's squad; and get a breather in advance of tough Monday & Tuesday matches this week.

And get a good look he did. Freshman and sophomores took over offense, defense and midfield for much of the match and played even with the Lion until a second half free kick scooted through a wall of defenders and found the net. Later a nice cross from a Peachtree Ridge midfielder connected with a streaking forward and the the score was two naught.

Pirates are on the home pitch Monday when the St. Pauls School Saints come marching in and again on Tuesday when the McGill Yellow Jackets buzz in for a match. Game time is 6:30 for both games.
 

Game photos here. All game summaries here.