SouthWest Edgecombe girls soccer falls to North Pitt

Cougars drop conference match 5-2 to remain winless in league play

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:50pm

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The girls' soccer team at SouthWest Edgecombe High School lost 5-2 to North Pitt High School on Friday in Pinetops, North Carolina. The defeat drops the Cougars to 1-4 in the Three Rivers 4A Conference and 4-5 overall on the season.

Why it matters

SouthWest Edgecombe is struggling to find its footing in conference play, having now lost four of its first five league matches. The Cougars will need to turn things around quickly if they hope to contend for a playoff spot in the highly competitive Three Rivers 4A.

The details

In the loss to North Pitt, the Cougars were unable to slow down the Panthers' offense, which scored five unanswered goals. SouthWest Edgecombe was able to find the back of the net twice, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit.

  • The match took place on Friday, March 28, 2026 in Pinetops, North Carolina.

The players

SouthWest Edgecombe High School

A public high school located in Pinetops, North Carolina that competes in the Three Rivers 4A Conference.

North Pitt High School

A public high school located in Bethel, North Carolina that is also a member of the Three Rivers 4A Conference.

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What’s next

SouthWest Edgecombe will look to bounce back on Tuesday, April 1st when they host South Granville in a conference match.

The takeaway

The Cougars' struggles in conference play have put them in a difficult position, but there is still time for the team to turn things around and make a push for the playoffs if they can find a way to start winning league games.