Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC) supporters left the game thrilled Wednesday as they saw their softball squad nip the visiting Hoke County Bucks (Raeford, NC), 7-4 in a non-league game.

With the triumph, Purnell Swett improves its record to 14-5 on the year. The Rams host Lumberton (Lumberton, NC) to play the Pirates in a Tri-County 6A/7A game on Friday, April 24. The Pirates enter the game with a record of 12-9. Lumberton won 13-10 in their recent league game against Scotland (Laurinburg, NC)

The Bucks now hold a 14-5 record. They play next when they travel to Pinecrest for a Mid-South 7A/8A game on Friday, April 24. Hoke County will play a Patriots squad coming off a 4-1 league loss to Hoke County (Raeford, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 8-9.