North Carolina High School Softball - Purnell Swett knocked off by Hoggard
March 23, 2023: Pembroke, NC 28372 In Thursday's non-league contest, the Hoggard Vikings (Wilmington, NC) softball team overwhelmed the host Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC), by a margin of 13-2.
With the triumph, Hoggard moves its record to 6-2 on the year. The Vikings travel to North Brunswick (Leland, NC) to play the Scorpions in a Mideastern 3A/4A contest on Friday, March 24. The Scorpions come into the contest with a record of 2-6. North Brunswick won 16-6 in their recent non-league contest against Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC)
In their next game, the Rams play the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a United Eight 3A/4A contest, on Tuesday, March 28. Purnell Swett will attempt to move on its 3-7 season record. The Pirates come into the contest with a 9-2 record after their 16-0 league win over Seventy-First (Fayetteville, NC).