In Friday's league contest, the Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC) softball team held off the visiting Douglas Byrd Eagles (Fayetteville, NC), by a margin of 1-0.

With the triumph, Purnell Swett moves its record to 4-7 on the year. The Rams travel to Lumberton (Lumberton, NC) to play the Pirates in a United Eight 3A/4A contest on Tuesday, March 28. The Pirates come into the contest with a record of 9-2. Lumberton won 16-0 in their recent league contest against Seventy-First (Fayetteville, NC)

In their next game, the Eagles play the St. Pauls Bulldogs (St. Pauls, NC) in a non-league contest, on Monday, March 27. Douglas Byrd will attempt to move on its 0-10 season record. The Bulldogs come into the contest with a 5-2 record after their 11-1 league win over Red Springs (Red Springs, NC).