Jacksonville Cardinals (Jacksonville, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Topsail Pirates (Hampstead, NC), 1-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Cardinals confront the South Central Falcons (Winterville, NC) in a Big East 3A/4A battle, on Tuesday, April 9. Jacksonville will attempt to improve on its 6-0 season record.

The Pirates (8-1) will now prepare for their battle against Hoggard (Wilmington, NC). The Vikings go into the Mideastern 3A/4A battle with a 6-3 record. In their last battle, Hoggard was nudged by Ashley (Wilmington, NC), 3-1, in a league battle.