The Croatan Cougars soccer team (Newport, NC), was nipped 2-1 in Thursday's league outing with the visiting Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC)

With the win, Swansboro advances its record to 6-6 on the campaign. The Pirates host Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC) to play the Bulldogs in a Coastal 3A outing on Tuesday, April 23. The Bulldogs go into the outing with a record of 10-1. Dixon won 3-0 in their recent league outing against White Oak (Jacksonville, NC)

In their next game, the Cougars play the Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC) in a Coastal 3A outing, on Tuesday, April 23. Croatan will attempt to advance on its 4-6 season record. The Wildcats go into the outing with a 8-7 record after their 2-0 league win over West Carteret (Morehead City, NC).