The Columbus Cardinals (Columbus, TX) soccer nipped the host Hempstead Bobcats (Hempstead, TX), 1-0 in Thursday's non-league bout.

With the victory, Columbus moves its record to 2-4 on the year. The Cardinals travel to Royal (Brookshire, TX) to confront the Falcons in a non-league bout on Friday, January 12. The Falcons enter the bout with a record of 3-2. Royal 1-1 in their recent non-league bout against Brazosport (Freeport, TX)

In their next game, the Bobcats confront the Brazosport Exporters (Freeport, TX) in a non-league bout, on Friday, January 12. Hempstead will attempt to move on its 3-6 season record. The Exporters enter the bout with a 2-2 record after their 1-1 non-league Royal (Brookshire, TX).