The Swansboro Pirates triumphed over the visiting Jacksonville Cardinals softball squad by a count of 13-3 in Friday's non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates play the Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, March 13. Swansboro will attempt to upgrade on its 2-1 season record. The Pirates enter the challenge with a 1-0 record after their 10-0 non-league win over Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC).

The Cardinals (0-3) will now prepare for their challenge against Richlands (Richlands, NC). The Wildcats enter the non-league challenge with a 3-2 record. In their last challenge, Richlands overcame Northside - Jacksonville (Jacksonville, NC), 16-1, in a non-league challenge.