The crowd at Thursday's league challenge between the Apex Friendship Patriots (Apex, NC) and the host Apex Cougars (Apex, NC), saw Apex Friendship's lacrosse team top Apex by a margin of 18-3.

The Patriots (5-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Panther Creek (Cary, NC). The Catamounts enter the Southwest Wake challenge with a 3-1 record. In their last challenge, Panther Creek was overwhelmed by Green Hope (Cary, NC), 12-7, in a league challenge.

The Cougars (3-5) will now prepare for their challenge against Middle Creek (Apex, NC). The Mustangs enter the Southwest Wake challenge with a 2-3 record. In their last challenge, Middle Creek beat Cary (Cary, NC), 18-5, in a league challenge.