Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC) supporters were pleased Friday as they observed their soccer team triumph over the visiting Douglas Byrd Eagles (Fayetteville, NC), 9-0 in a league challenge.

Next, the Rams confront the Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) in a United Eight 3A/4A challenge, on Tuesday, April 4. Purnell Swett will attempt to upgrade on its 8-4 season record.

With the loss, Douglas Byrd drops to 0-11 on the season. The Eagles travel to Jack Britt (Fayetteville, NC) to meet the Buccaneers in a United Eight 3A/4A test on Monday, April 3. The Buccaneers come into the test with a record of 8-3. Jack Britt 1-1 in their recent league test against Gray's Creek (Hope Mills, NC)