East Duplin Panthers (Beulaville, NC) fans were thrilled Tuesday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the host Dixon Bulldogs (Holly Ridge, NC), 8-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Panthers confront the West Carteret Patriots (Morehead City, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, March 8. East Duplin will attempt to better on its 1-1 season record. The Patriots enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 1-0 non-league win over East Duplin (Beulaville, NC).

The Bulldogs now have a 0-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Swansboro for a challenge on Thursday, March 10. Dixon will confront a Pirates team coming off a 9-0 non-league loss to Topsail (Hampstead, NC). The Pirates record now stands at 0-1.