The Purnell Swett Rams soccer team (Pembroke, NC), 3-1 in Monday's league match with the visiting Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC)

The Pirates (9-9) will now prepare for their battle against Hoke County (Raeford, NC). The Bucks enter the non-league battle with a 12-5 record. In their last battle, Hoke County by Pinecrest (Southern Pines, NC), 5-1, in a league battle.

Next up, the Rams battle the Terry Sanford Bulldogs (Fayetteville, NC) in a Tri-County 6A/7A battle, on Wednesday, October 29. Purnell Swett will attempt to upgrade on its 8-11 season record. The Bulldogs enter the battle with a 7-8 record after their 3-2 league loss to Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC).