Richlands Wildcats (Richlands, NC) fans were thrilled Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the visiting Swansboro Pirates (Swansboro, NC), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Wildcats confront the White Oak Vikings (Jacksonville, NC) in a Coastal 3A challenge, on Tuesday, October 3. Richlands will attempt to better on its 9-4 season record. The Vikings enter the challenge with a 10-3 record after their 2-1 league win over Croatan (Newport, NC).

The Pirates now have a 8-5 record. They take the field next when they host West Carteret for a Coastal 3A challenge on Tuesday, October 3. Swansboro will confront a Patriots team coming off a 5-1 league loss to Dixon (Holly Ridge, NC). The Patriots record now stands at 6-4.