Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC) supporters were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Douglas Byrd Eagles (Fayetteville, NC), 9-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Rams confront the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a United Eight 3A/4A challenge, on Wednesday, October 19. Purnell Swett will attempt to move on its 5-12 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 19-2 record after their 12-3 league win over Seventy-First (Fayetteville, NC).

The Eagles now possess a 0-14 record. They take the field next when they host Seventy-First for a United Eight 3A/4A challenge on Wednesday, October 19. Douglas Byrd will confront a Falcons team coming off a 12-3 league loss to Lumberton (Lumberton, NC). The Falcons record now stands at 3-14.