In Thursday's league contest, the West Jones Mustangs (Laurel, MS) soccer team routed the visiting Picayune Maroon Tide (Picayune, MS), by a count of 8-1.

Next, the Mustangs face the Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) in a non-league contest, on Friday, January 3. West Jones will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Panthers enter the contest with a 8-5 record after their 3-2 non-league win over West Harrison (Gulfport, MS).

The Maroon Tide (4-6) will now prepare for their contest against West Jones (Laurel, MS). The Mustangs enter the 6A Region 3 contest with a 8-5 record.