Lumberton Pirates (Lumberton, NC) fans were pleased Monday as they observed their soccer team knock off the visiting West Bladen Knights (Bladenboro, NC), 2-0 in a non-league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Purnell Swett Rams (Pembroke, NC) in a United Eight 3A/4A challenge, on Tuesday, April 4. Lumberton will attempt to better on its 4-9 season record. The Rams enter the challenge with a 8-4 record after their 9-0 league win over Douglas Byrd (Fayetteville, NC).

The Knights now have a 3-10 record. They take the field next when they host Red Springs for a Southeastern Athletic 2A challenge on Tuesday, April 18. West Bladen will confront a Red Devils team coming off a 10-1 league loss to Clinton (Clinton, NC). The Red Devils record now stands at 1-8.