In Thursday's league game, the Croatan Cougars (Newport, NC) soccer squad tipped the host Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC), by a final score of 3-2.

The Cougars (4-3) will now prepare for their game against West Carteret (Morehead City, NC). The Patriots go into the Coastal 3A game with a 4-3 record. In their last game, West Carteret was nudged by Swansboro (Swansboro, NC), 2-0, in a league game.

The Wildcats (6-6) will now prepare for their game against Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC). The Bulldogs go into the Coastal 3A game with a 5-4 record. In their last game, Dixon was nudged by Swansboro (Swansboro, NC), 1-0, in a league game.