Stables Park in Pawleys Island is home to some of the finest athletic fields in Georgetown County. In the summer months, though, it gets hot – but the only thing hotter than the temperature is the competition on the field. Seven adult soccer teams with players from all over Georgetown County and the Grand Strand sweat it out in this year’s Georgetown County Parks and Recreation Adult Soccer League. The league wrapped up its annual summer season with a series of playoff games in late July and early August.

On July 26, the #2 seeded Pawleys Island Hurricanes eliminated #7 Internazionale Atlas, 6-4.  #6 South Strand Fútbol Group pulled an upset over #3 M.A.P.S. FC, 3-1. The #4 Legends were unable to participate, giving #5 Georgetown United a 3-0 win by forfeit.

On Aug. 9, South Strand Fútbol Group fought valiantly, but fell to the Pawleys Island Hurricanes, 6-2, advancing the Hurricanes to the league championship game.

In what was probably the standout game of the season, Georgetown United took on the #1 Pitbulls, who were undefeated heading into the game. Georgetown and the Pitbulls battled throughout the game, ending regulation in a 3-3 tie. For overtime, the league utilizes the “Golden Goal” overtime rule, which is a form of “Sudden Death” overtime. No goals were scored in either of the five-minute “Golden Goal” periods, so the game was decided on penalty kicks. The Pitbulls won the penalty shootout 4-3, giving them the win and the chance to play for a championship.

In the league’s championship game, the Pawleys Island Hurricanes pulled away from the Pitbulls early, cruising to an 8-3 win and their first ever league championship.

Although the summer league was the last adult soccer league of 2025, there will be more opportunities to get in on the action. The Parks and Recreation department plans to resume adult soccer in May 2025. Stay tuned to the department’s Facebook page for updates.