The Croatan Cougars lacrosse team (Newport, NC), was overwhelmed 18-9 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Union Pines Vikings (Cameron, NC)

With the victory, Union Pines advances its record to 4-2 on the season. The Vikings travel to Topsail (Hampstead, NC) to encounter the Pirates in a non-league battle on Saturday, March 29. The Pirates come into the battle with a record of 6-0. Topsail won 19-6 in their recent league battle against South Brunswick (Southport, NC)

The Cougars now sport a 5-6 record. They put it on the line next when they host Swansboro for a Coastal battle on Thursday, April 3. Croatan will encounter a Pirates team coming off a 12-2 non-league win over First Flight (Kill Devil Hills, NC). The Pirates record now stands at 5-3.