Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) supporters left the game in high spirits Thursday as they observed their volleyball squad top the visiting West Columbus Vikings (Cerro Gordo, NC), 3-0 in a league match.

Next up, the Patriots clash with the Heide Trask Titans (Rocky Point, NC) in a Waccamaw 1A/2A match, on Tuesday, October 18. Pender will attempt to advance on its 6-14 season record. The Titans come into the match with a 2-18 record after their 3-0 league loss to Whiteville (Whiteville, NC).

With the loss, West Columbus drops to 0-17 on the campaign. The Vikings host East Columbus (Lake Waccamaw, NC) to clash with the Gators in a Waccamaw 1A/2A match on Tuesday, October 18. The Gators come into the match with a record of 10-8. East Columbus lost 3-0 in their recent league match against South Columbus (Tabor City, NC)