The Falcons continued to show why they're a team the region's top contenders shouldn't sleep on with their second big upset in a couple weeks' time Tuesday night in Sandersville.
Good results kept rolling in over the past week for the Raiders and Crusaders, who will get a chance to match wits this coming Thursday at Dublin Country Club.
Close to 120 entrants enjoyed great weather and competition during the 46th edition of the long-running event last Saturday and Sunday.
The Crusaders and Raiders continued their strong early-season play at a variety of local and statewide events over the past two weeks.
The Crusaders' top shooters had a field day, or two, the Raiders kept up their recent momentum in a few close region matches and the Falcons pulled out two dramatic crosstown wins over the Irish in another active week on local soccer fields.
The Crusaders' teams hit the ground running with five wins, plus a draw, in their first six matches while the Raider boys remained on fire with their ninth victory in a row earlier this week.
The memorable ace was a highlight of the Raiders' second match win, which took place Tuesday simultaneously with a first of two to start the season by the Crusaders.
The Irish had sufficient answers to remain competitive through a half, but couldn't score with enough frequency to keep pace with the War Eagles' well-rounded lineup down the stretch of Saturday's game.
The 2026 soccer season gained steam as local teams covered some good ground in matches, both region and non-region, over the past two weeks.
Six local teams remain in the hunt for state hoops titles this week as the GHSA's state tournament begins, and the GIAA's concludes with its Final Four.
