Pearl Pirates (Pearl, MS) supporters were pleased Thursday as they observed their soccer team hold off the host Warren Central Vikings (Vicksburg, MS), 2-1 in a league challenge.

Next, the Pirates confront the Petal Panthers (Petal, MS) in a non-league challenge, on Friday, December 9. Pearl will attempt to move on its 5-3 season record. The Panthers enter the challenge with a 0-3 record after their 1-0 non-league loss to Biloxi (Biloxi, MS).

The Vikings now possess a 4-6 record. They take the field next when they host Northwest Rankin for a 6A Region 5 challenge on Tuesday, December 13. Warren Central will confront a Cougars team coming off a 1-1 non-league Tupelo (Tupelo, MS). The Cougars record now stands at 6-1.