Lady Tigers sweep week with back-to-back wins

Hartselle High School girls soccer team dominates Buckhorn and Mortimer Jordan

Apr. 9, 2026 at 8:17pm

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The Hartselle Lady Tigers girls soccer team had a dominant week, outscoring their opponents 20-0 across two matches. They defeated Buckhorn 10-0 on Tuesday and Mortimer Jordan 10-0 on Thursday, improving their overall record to 13-4-1 and advancing to 3-0 in area play under head coach Sam Bennett.

Why it matters

The Lady Tigers' impressive wins showcase their strength as a team and their potential to have a successful season. Their ability to shut out both opponents highlights the team's defensive prowess, while the high-scoring offense led by players like Adelynn Mitchell and Katelyn Dolbeer demonstrates their offensive firepower.

The details

In the Buckhorn match, Katelyn Dolbeer led the offense with four goals, while eighth-grader Kate Bennich and Kate Cooper each added two goals. The Lady Tigers' defense held Buckhorn to just two shots on goal. Against Mortimer Jordan, junior Adelynn Mitchell scored six goals to pace the offense, and senior Cara Beth Nelson added two goals, including one assisted by her eighth-grade sister Maggie Nelson. The match also featured two sets of sisters in the starting lineup, with seniors Cara Beth Nelson and Kennedy Vest playing alongside their younger eighth-grade siblings.

  • The Lady Tigers defeated Buckhorn 10-0 on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The Lady Tigers defeated Mortimer Jordan 10-0 on Thursday, April 10, 2026, which was also Senior Night for four players.

The players

Sam Bennett

The head coach of the Hartselle Lady Tigers girls soccer team.

Katelyn Dolbeer

A senior player for the Hartselle Lady Tigers who scored four goals against Buckhorn and one goal against Mortimer Jordan.

Adelynn Mitchell

A junior player for the Hartselle Lady Tigers who scored six goals against Mortimer Jordan.

Cara Beth Nelson

A senior player for the Hartselle Lady Tigers who scored two goals against Mortimer Jordan, including one assisted by her eighth-grade sister Maggie Nelson.

Kennedy Vest

A senior player for the Hartselle Lady Tigers who started at center back alongside her eighth-grade sister Trinity Vest.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Lady Tigers will close out the week on Friday, April 11, 2026, with a match against Huntsville High School at 5 p.m. at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville.

The takeaway

The Hartselle Lady Tigers have demonstrated their dominance on the soccer field, outscoring their opponents 20-0 in two consecutive matches. Their strong offense, led by players like Adelynn Mitchell and Katelyn Dolbeer, combined with their stifling defense, has propelled the team to a 13-4-1 record and a perfect 3-0 start in area play. With the team's depth, including multiple sets of siblings in the starting lineup, the Lady Tigers appear poised for continued success this season.