Alton Girls Soccer Routs Hazelwood Central 9-0 in First Half

Claire Delahanty and Grace Massey each score hat tricks as Redbirds cruise to non-conference victory.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 11:56am

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The Alton Redbirds girls soccer team dominated Hazelwood Central on Wednesday, scoring 9 goals in the first half before the game was called at halftime. Claire Delahanty and Grace Massey each recorded hat tricks, while Ellen Anderson added two goals for Alton, who improved their record to 2-4 on the season.

Why it matters

The lopsided victory showcases the offensive firepower of the Alton squad, who were able to quickly overwhelm their opponents. The Redbirds' ability to score in bunches will be an asset as they look to build momentum and make a push in the second half of the season.

The details

Alton scored early and often, with Jillian Dwiggins opening the scoring in the 7th minute. Grace Massey then doubled the lead three minutes later. Claire Delahanty, Massey, and Anderson all added goals before halftime as Alton built a commanding 9-0 advantage. Alton sophomore Lyla Cowan earned the win in goal, while Hazelwood Central used three different goalies in the 40-minute contest.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, April 2, 2026.
  • Alton scored 9 goals in the first half before the game was called at halftime.

The players

Claire Delahanty

An Alton player who scored a hat trick in the game.

Grace Massey

An Alton player who also scored a hat trick in the game.

Ellen Anderson

An Alton player who scored two goals in the game.

Jillian Dwiggins

An Alton player who scored the opening goal of the game.

Lyla Cowan

The Alton sophomore goalkeeper who earned the win.

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What they’re saying

“It took the Alton Redbirds less than eight minutes to get started and just one half to grab a 9-0 victory at Hazelwood Central Wednesday.”

— Pete Hayes, Author

What’s next

Alton will be off until April 7, when the Redbirds play at Belleville East.

The takeaway

Alton's dominant first-half performance showcases the team's offensive firepower and ability to quickly overwhelm opponents. This lopsided victory will provide the Redbirds with momentum as they look to build on their 2-4 record in the second half of the season.