A mid/late season look at the fall sports races (Peach Belt Conference)

Editor's Note: All standings are of Friday, October 16.

Men's Soccer: It's been a tight race for the regular-season title in the PBC, as the top three teams are separated by at least two points. Newcomer Flagler (8-4-1) has been the biggest surprise of the season so far, as the Saints sport a 4-1 league mark going into weekend's matches. Clayton State (8-4-1) sits not far behind at 3-1, while Lander (6-4-1) is the lone unbeaten team at 3-0-1 thus far.

Women's Soccer: As expected, Columbus State (12-0-1, 5-0) is cruising past the competition in PBC play, as the Lady Cougars are the only undefeated and untied team in that conference through this weekend's matches. But Armstrong Atlantic State (10-2-2, 6-1) leads in the point standings with 18 points. Still, CSU edged AASU 1-0 in the lone meeting between the two teams this season. That gives the Lady Cougars the inside track towards the top seed in the PBC tourney next month.

Volleyball: Just as with the men's soccer team, Flagler volleyball (16-8, 7-1) has surprised many observers in the PBC so far in its inaugural season. But Armstrong Atlantic State (15-7, 6-2) sits ready to overtake the Saints in the battle for the regular season title, as the Lady Pirates hope to avenge a four-set loss to Flagler on Sept. 30. The re-match between these two teams is on Nov. 4.