The Pender Patriots (Burgaw, NC) soccer nipped the host East Columbus Gators (Lake Waccamaw, NC), 2-1 in Wednesday's league bout.

With the victory, Pender moves its record to 3-11 on the year. The Patriots travel to South Columbus (Tabor City, NC) to confront the Stallions in a Waccamaw 1A/2A bout on Friday, May 5. The Stallions enter the bout with a record of 7-7. South Columbus 1-1 in their recent league bout against Heide Trask (Rocky Point, NC)

In their next game, the Gators confront the Whiteville Wolfpack (Whiteville, NC) in a Waccamaw 1A/2A bout, on Friday, May 5. East Columbus will attempt to move on its 3-9 season record. The Wolfpack enter the bout with a 7-7 record after their 5-0 league win over West Columbus (Cerro Gordo, NC).