Fans at Friday's league battle between the East Central Hornets (Moss Point, MS) and the visiting Gautier Gators (Gautier, MS), saw East Central's soccer squad triumph over Gautier by a count of 5-0.

The Hornets (9-1) will now prepare for their battle against Vancleave (Vancleave, MS). The Bulldogs enter the 5A Region 4 battle with a 7-3 record. In their last battle, Vancleave tipped Laurel (Laurel, MS), 6-2, in a league battle.

Next up, the Gators confront the Wayne County War Eagles (Waynesboro, MS) in a 5A Region 4 battle, on Tuesday, December 17. Gautier will attempt to upgrade on its 4-6 season record. The War Eagles enter the battle with a 1-10 record after their 3-0 league loss to Stone (Wiggins, MS).