The James Kenan Tigers (Warsaw, NC) soccer bounced the host Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC), 6-2 in Wednesday's non-league bout.

With the victory, James Kenan moves its record to 8-3 on the year. The Tigers travel to East Duplin (Beulaville, NC) to battle the Panthers in a East Central 2A bout on Tuesday, April 16. The Panthers enter the bout with a record of 10-4. East Duplin won 2-0 in their recent league bout against Wallace-Rose Hill (Teachey, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots battle the St. Pauls Bulldogs (St. Pauls, NC) in a non-league bout, on Friday, April 12. Pender will attempt to move on its 0-11 season record. The Bulldogs enter the bout with a 2-9 record after their 6-1 non-league loss to South Columbus (Tabor City, NC).