The Union Pines Vikings (Cameron, NC) soccer nipped the visiting Pinecrest Patriots (Southern Pines, NC), 2-1 in Thursday's league bout.

With the victory, Union Pines moves its record to 12-7 on the year. The Vikings travel to Hoke County (Raeford, NC) to confront the Bucks in a Sandhills 3A/4A bout on Friday, May 5. The Bucks enter the bout with a record of 3-15. Hoke County won 3-1 in their recent non-league bout against Red Springs (Red Springs, NC)

In their next game, the Patriots confront the Scotland Fighting Scots (Laurinburg, NC) in a non-league bout, on Monday, May 8. Pinecrest will attempt to move on its 14-5 season record. The Fighting Scots enter the bout with a 3-11 record after their 6-1 league loss to Richmond (Rockingham, NC).