From staff reports

Warren Central’s European connection helped pull out another win.

Jacob Pettersson scored off an assist from Robert Langeland for the game’s only goal Saturday, and the Vikings beat Jackson Prep 1-0 in the Mid-Mississippi Classic.

Pettersson, who is from Sweden, and Langeland, from Norway, are two of three foreign exchange students on WC’s roster. The third, German Tim Hoeptner, scored a goal in a 2-1 win over Vicksburg on Tuesday.

Pettersson’s goal on Saturday helped the Vikings salvage a tough weekend in Jackson. They lost their tournament opener against Brandon on Thursday, 4-1, then were shut out 2-0 by Ridgeland on Friday. Buddy Cook scored off an assist from Erik Chappell for WC’s only goal against Brandon.

WC’s girls’ team had the same results, but had a disappointing finish. Ridgeland beat the Lady Vikes 2-0 in the Mid-Mississippi Classic.

The Lady Vikes had split their first two games, losing 1-0 to Pearl on Thursday and beating Caledonia 3-0 on Friday.