The Pinecrest Patriots lacrosse team (Southern Pines, NC), was overwhelmed 11-5 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Apex Cougars (Apex, NC)

With the victory, Apex advances its record to 18-4 on the season. The Cougars travel to Cardinal Gibbons (Raleigh, NC) to encounter the Crusaders in a non-league battle on Tuesday, May 20. The Crusaders come into the battle with a record of 20-2. Cardinal Gibbons won 19-6 in their recent non-league battle against Hoggard (Wilmington, NC)

The Patriots now sport a 14-8 record.