Fans at Thursday's league battle between the New Hope Trojans (Columbus, MS) and the host Columbus Falcons (Columbus, MS), saw New Hope's soccer squad triumph over Columbus by a count of 6-1.

The Trojans (3-7) will now prepare for their battle against Pontotoc (Pontotoc, MS). The Warriors enter the 5A Region 1 match with a 6-3 record. In their last match, Pontotoc nipped West Point (West Point, MS), 8-0, in a league match.

The Falcons now sport a 3-5 record. They take the field next when they travel to Caledonia for a 5A Region 1 match on Tuesday, December 16. Columbus will meet a Cavaliers team coming off a 2-1 league loss to Lafayette (Oxford, MS). The Cavaliers record now stands at 11-3.