On Friday, February 12, 2026, the Ware County Gators hosted the Long County Blue Tide at the Ware County Soccer Complex, and both varsity teams delivered impressive performances in front of the home crowd.
Lady Gators Rally for Penalty Kick Victory
The Lady Gators showed tremendous resilience, battling back from a 0–2 deficit to defeat Long County in dramatic fashion.
After falling behind early, Ware County regrouped and responded with two key goals to even the match at 2–2 by the end of regulation. With neither side able to break the tie in extra time, the contest was decided by penalty kicks.
Freshman Marlee Livingston stepped up in the clutch and buried the game-winning penalty kick, sealing the comeback victory for the Lady Gators.
Lexi Burse turned in a standout performance throughout the match and earned Woman of the Match honors for her leadership and impact during the rally.
Gators Earn First Win of the Season
The varsity boys followed with a strong 3–0 victory over Long County, earning their first win of the season.
Ware County controlled the pace from the opening whistle and executed well on both ends of the field. Jeffery Gonzales put the Gators on the board, while Camp Hopkins and Charles Huff each added a goal to extend the lead.
The Gators’ effort and teamwork were evident all night as they worked hard to secure the shutout. Lennox Holder was named Player of the Game for his outstanding performance.
Week of 2/16/2026 - Soccer Schedule
Below is the upcoming schedule for JV and Varsity Soccer in spreadsheet format:
Ticket & Game Day Information
Tickets for Ware County Soccer home games are set at $7.00 and can be purchased online at gofan.co or at the gate.
All spectators are reminded that Ware County Athletics follows the standard clear bag policy for all home events. Additionally, middle school and elementary school students must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for admission and supervision throughout the event.
We appreciate your support of Ware County Soccer and look forward to seeing you at the Soccer Complex.
Go Gators!