POPLARVILLE – Jones County Junior College edged Pearl River Community College 3-2 in overtime in a South Division soccer match here Saturday.

JCJC improves to 8-3 overall and 5-2 in the division.

The Bobcats received goals from Johnny Jones, Brock Gaubert and Jerrett Chism. JCJC led 1-0, but PRCC tied it on a penalty kick to make it 1-1 at halftime. JCJC took a 2-1 lead early in the second half, but the Wildcats tied it with approximately five minutes remaining. The winning goal came five minutes into overtime.

In the women’s game, Pearl River posted a 4-3 decision. Janna Sullivan scored twice and Bridget Dennis once for the Lady Bobcats. Lauren Williams had the assist on Dennis’ goal and on Sullivan’s first goal. Sullivan’s second goal was unassisted.

The Lady Bobcats are now 8-3 overall, 4-3 in division play.

JCJC will be at home twice this week. On Tuesday, Jones will host East Central with the men’s game beginning at 2 p.m., followed by the women’s game at 4 p.m. On Friday, Oct. 16, the Bobcats host Southwest with the men’s game starting at 1 p.m., followed by the women’s game at 3 p.m.