The Forest Bearcats (Forest, MS) soccer bounced the visiting Pelahatchie Chiefs (Pelahatchie, MS), 8-1 in Wednesday's league bout.

With the win, Forest moves its record to 7-4 on the campaign. The Bearcats host Morton (Morton, MS) to battle the Panthers in a 1A/2A/3A Region 5 test on Thursday, January 16. The Panthers come into the test with a record of 4-3. Morton 1-1 in their recent league test against Southeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS)

With the loss, Pelahatchie drops to 2-7 on the season. The Chiefs host Southeast Lauderdale (Meridian, MS) to meet the Tigers in a 1A/2A/3A Region 5 test on Saturday, January 18. The Tigers come into the test with a record of 2-12. Southeast Lauderdale 1-1 in their recent league test against Morton (Morton, MS)