In Thursday's league contest, the Loyd Star Hornets (Brookhaven, MS) soccer team edged the host Franklin County Bulldogs (Meadville, MS), by a count of 2-1.

Next, the Hornets battle the North Pike Jaguars (Summit, MS) in a non-league contest, on Saturday, January 18. Loyd Star will attempt to upgrade on its 13-1 season record.

The Bulldogs (7-5) will now prepare for their contest against North Pike (Summit, MS). The Jaguars enter the non-league contest with a 6-4 record. In their last contest, North Pike was nipped by Loyd Star (Brookhaven, MS), 4-2, in a non-league contest.