South Brunswick Cougars (Southport, NC) fans left the game pleased Thursday as they observed their baseball squad nip the host New Hanover Wildcats (Wilmington, NC), 2-1 in a league match.

With the triumph, South Brunswick advances its record to 6-10 on the season. The Cougars travel to Topsail (Hampstead, NC) to battle the Pirates in a Mideastern 3A/4A match on Tuesday, April 15. The Pirates come into the match with a record of 10-7. Topsail won 9-8 in their recent league match against North Brunswick (Leland, NC)

The Wildcats now have a 11-5 record. They put it on the line next when they host Pinecrest for a non-league match on Monday, April 14. New Hanover will battle a Patriots squad coming off a 9-2 league win over Hoke County (Raeford, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 12-6.