Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) backers exited the stadium thrilled Tuesday as they saw their softball squad run past the host Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC), 16-7 in a non-league challenge.

The Pirates now own a 4-1 record. They take the field next when they travel to Jack Britt for a challenge on Tuesday, April 9.

With the loss, Purnell Swett falls to 1-4 on the campaign. The Rams travel to Cape Fear (Fayetteville, NC) to battle the Colts in a non-league challenge on Tuesday, April 9. The Colts enter the challenge with a record of 0-3. Cape Fear lost 15-0 in their recent non-league challenge against Gray's Creek (Hope Mills, NC)