Lady Flashes crush Cathedral in soccer season opener

St. Aloysius dominates with 5-0 victory in MAIS girls soccer action

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The St. Aloysius Lady Flashes opened the MAIS girls soccer season with a decisive 5-0 victory over Cathedral on Tuesday. Rileyanne Smithhart scored two goals, and goalkeeper Sara Smith recorded a shutout with four saves. Lynlee McMillin, Mary Ruth Montgomery, and Anelise McCain Socorro each added one goal for St. Al, while senior Taryn Lusby anchored the defense.

Why it matters

The win gives St. Aloysius a strong start to the season as the MAIS has shifted its girls soccer schedule from the summer/fall to the spring. The Lady Flashes are looking to build on last year's success and make a deep playoff run in the new season.

The details

St. Aloysius dominated from start to finish, outshooting Cathedral and controlling possession throughout the match. The Lady Flashes' defense was stifling, limiting Cathedral's scoring chances and allowing goalkeeper Sara Smith to record the shutout. St. Al's junior varsity team also won 4-0 in the earlier match.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
  • The MAIS girls soccer season shifted to the spring this year, with play starting this week and continuing through early May.

The players

Rileyanne Smithhart

Scored two goals for St. Aloysius in the win.

Sara Smith

Goalkeeper for St. Aloysius who recorded a shutout with four saves.

Lynlee McMillin

Scored one goal for St. Aloysius.

Mary Ruth Montgomery

Scored one goal for St. Aloysius.

Anelise McCain Socorro

Scored one goal for St. Aloysius.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong and set the tone early. The girls played with a lot of energy and focus, and it paid off with a convincing win to start the season.”

— Head Coach (vicksburgpost.com)

What’s next

St. Aloysius will have a two-week break before its next match on February 24 against the Hattiesburg Forerunners. The Lady Flashes will then host Porter's Chapel Academy on February 27 and play their home opener against Madison-St. Joseph on March 5.

The takeaway

The St. Aloysius Lady Flashes have set the bar high for themselves with this dominant season-opening win. If they can maintain this level of play throughout the spring season, they will be a force to be reckoned with in the MAIS girls soccer playoffs.