Viking Weekly Recap - May 9.

Union Pines had one of its most eventful weeks of the season, highlighted by deep postseason runs, dominant performances, and multiple teams still chasing state titles.

The #1 softball team continued its playoff surge, opening the week with an 11-3 win over #17 Western Harnett in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs. That victory improved the Vikings to 23-1 on the season and earned them a home matchup in the quarterfinals against South Johnston on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. They have defeated their conference rivals twice earlier in the season 17-6 and 9-5.

The #6 baseball team saw its postseason come to an end in a hard-fought 6-4 loss to #11 Harnett Central in the second round of the NCHSAA 6A playoffs. The Vikings closed the year at 17-10 after another strong season.

In boys lacrosse, Union Pines wrapped up a dominant regular season with a 19-0 shutout win over Wake Prep, finishing 17-1 overall and a perfect 10-0 in conference play. The first round of playoffs will begin Tuesday which the Vikings being ranked second in the 6A East will get a first round BYE. They will host the winner of 1 ranked5th Wake Prep or 18th ranked Cedar Ridge in the second round on Friday night.

Girls lacrosse fell on the road at Seaforth 19-13, finishing the regular season at 6-5. The sixth ranked Vikings will get a first round BYE on Tuesday and will host #11 West Brunswick in the second round.

Tennis saw mixed postseason results as Lane McPherson fell in the first round of the Individual State Championships at Cary Tennis Park, losing 6-3, 6-3 to Vir Datt of TC Roberson. Despite that, Union Pines advanced in the 6A team playoffs and will host East Chapel Hill on Monday, May 11 in the quarterfinal round.

Written by Curtis Self.