The Richlands Wildcats held off the host Swansboro Pirates soccer team by a tally of 2-1 in Thursday's league game.

Next, the Wildcats clash with the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) in a Coastal 3A game, on Tuesday, October 8. Richlands will attempt to advance on its 10-3 season record. The Vikings come into the game with a 4-7 record after their 4-3 league loss to Croatan (Newport, NC).

The Pirates (7-5) will now prepare for their game against West Carteret (Morehead City, NC). The Patriots come into the Coastal 3A game with a 4-5 record. In their last game, West Carteret edged Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC), 4-1, in a league game.