Union Pines Vikings Taryn Pekala (4) and head coach James Horwath jump up together during player introductions at a Sandhills Athletic Conference match with Pinecrest, May 4, 2023 at Union Pines High School in Cameron, North Carolina. Union Pines defeated Pinecrest, 2-1 to split the season with the Patriots. The Vikings will be the top seed next week when conference tournament begins. (Timothy L. Hale/Special to The Pilot)