Hartford scores five as Cadets shut out Bulldogs

Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets girls soccer team opens season with 10-0 road win over Hampton-Dumont-CAL

Apr. 7, 2026 at 3:00pm

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A fractured, geometric painting depicting the movements and energy of a girls' high school soccer match, with the players and ball broken down into abstract shapes and angles in the style of Pablo Picasso.A cubist interpretation of the high-energy action and team dynamics from the Cadets' dominant victory over the Bulldogs in their season opener.Clear Lake Today

The Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets girls soccer team opened the season with a dominant 10-0 road victory over Hampton-Dumont-CAL, led by five goals from Grace Hartford. The Cadets credited their strong team chemistry and ball movement for the lopsided win, while the Bulldogs' head coach saw progress in her team despite the loss.

Why it matters

This early-season matchup between two local high school girls soccer teams provides insight into the strengths and weaknesses of each program as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season. The Cadets' decisive win suggests they could be a force to be reckoned with, while the Bulldogs' coach remains optimistic about her team's development.

The details

The Cadets jumped out to a 5-0 lead in the first half and never looked back, with Hartford scoring five of the team's 10 goals. The Bulldogs had a few scoring chances, including a pair of near misses from Victoria Flomo, but were unable to find the back of the net. Despite the lopsided final score, Bulldogs head coach Jackie Finley said she saw progress from her team compared to last season.

  • The match took place on April 7, 2026.
  • The Cadets scored their final goal with 29:45 remaining in the second half.

The players

Grace Hartford

A standout player for the Iowa Falls-Alden Cadets, scoring five goals in the team's 10-0 win.

Kymri

A Cadets player who helped set up Hartford's goals through strong ball movement and passing.

Kyli

Another Cadets player who contributed to the team's offensive success with her passing and chemistry with Hartford.

Victoria Flomo

A Hampton-Dumont-CAL player who had a couple of near-scoring chances for the Bulldogs in the loss.

Jackie Finley

The head coach of the Hampton-Dumont-CAL Bulldogs, who saw progress in her team's performance despite the lopsided defeat.

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What they’re saying

“Kymri and Kyli are always there and, you know, there to pass me the ball and the through ball and I think that works really well for our team, for all three of us. But our team had a lot of ball movement and yeah, a lot of things are working.”

— Grace Hartford, Cadets Player

“There are a lot of things that we did well, some things that we can improve on, but overall I think we played much better than we have last year and so I'm proud of us moving forward in a good direction.”

— Jackie Finley, Bulldogs Head Coach

What’s next

The Cadets return to action on Thursday when they host Clear Lake, while the Bulldogs return to play tonight when they host Humboldt.

The takeaway

This early-season matchup showcased the Cadets' offensive firepower and team chemistry, as well as the Bulldogs' continued progress under their head coach. Both teams will look to build on these results as they navigate the rest of their schedules.