Lady Cats Dominate Dougherty High in 10-0 Region Win

Sophomore Khylashia Miller and freshman Kinsley Kirkland each score hat tricks to lead Bainbridge High School to its first region victory.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Bainbridge High School Lady Cats soccer team cruised to a 10-0 victory over Dougherty High School in their Region 1-AAA opener on Tuesday. Sophomore striker Khylashia Miller and freshman striker Kinsley Kirkland each scored three goals to pace the Lady Cats' offensive onslaught. Junior midfielder Jasmine Rentz added a brace, while freshman midfielder Alden Hill and senior midfielder Alicia Sarmiento also found the back of the net for Bainbridge.

Why it matters

This dominant win to start region play is a big boost for the Lady Cats, who are looking to build on last season's success and make a deep playoff run. The team's young stars like Miller and Kirkland are emerging as offensive threats, while veteran leaders like Sarmiento provide stability and experience.

The details

Bainbridge jumped out to a 5-0 halftime lead, with Miller scoring twice and Kirkland adding a pair of goals, including one directly from a corner kick. The Lady Cats continued their relentless attack in the second half, with Rentz, Hill, and Sarmiento all getting on the scoresheet to complete the 10-0 rout of the Trojans.

  • The match was played on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Bainbridge led 5-0 at halftime.
  • Miller scored her hat trick goal with 35:55 remaining in the second half.

The players

Khylashia Miller

Sophomore striker for the Bainbridge High School Lady Cats, who scored a hat trick in the 10-0 win.

Kinsley Kirkland

Freshman striker for the Bainbridge High School Lady Cats, who also scored a hat trick in the dominant victory.

Jasmine Rentz

Junior midfielder for the Bainbridge High School Lady Cats, who scored a brace in the game.

Alden Hill

Freshman midfielder for the Bainbridge High School Lady Cats, who found the net in the 10-0 win.

Alicia Sarmiento

Senior midfielder for the Bainbridge High School Lady Cats, who scored her first goal of the season in the region opener.

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What they’re saying

“We felt pretty confident today. It feels good to win. This is very big because it's my last year here, and I would like to win every game we have.”

— Alicia Sarmiento, Senior Midfielder (thepostsearchlight.com)

“We're trying to get better possessing it, passing it and moving the ball around.”

— Brian Hill, Bainbridge Head Coach (thepostsearchlight.com)

What’s next

The Lady Cats will look to continue their strong start to region play when they face off against Monroe High School on the road this Friday at 4:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Bainbridge's young offensive stars are emerging, led by the goal-scoring exploits of Miller and Kirkland. If the Lady Cats can maintain this level of play, they could be a force to be reckoned with in the region and beyond as the season progresses.