The Hopkinsville Lady Tigers soccer team showed their resilience on Saturday at the Lady Colonel Classic, rebounding from a tough opening loss to deliver a commanding 10-0 victory over Warren Central in the afternoon match.
After being shut out by North Hardin earlier in the day, the Lady Tigers wasted no time regaining their momentum. Lauren Jones opened the scoring just over seven minutes into the game with a composed penalty kick, giving Hopkinsville an early 1-0 lead. From there, the Lady Tigers erupted offensively.
Between the 16:00 and 26:00 marks, Hopkinsville lit up the scoreboard with five goals in just ten minutes. Kaydon Coats and Kaylyn Burgess Lynch each found the net twice in that span, while Kila Cherry added another to push the advantage to 6-0.
The offensive surge didn’t stop there. Before the halftime whistle, the Lady Tigers tacked on four more goals. Coats completed a standout first half with two additional strikes, Burgess Lynch tallied her third of the game, and Yadira Idrogo joined the scoring to secure a 10-0 lead. The mercy rule ended the match at halftime, sealing a statement win for Hopkinsville.
The bounce-back performance moved the Lady Tigers to 5-6 on the season, providing a boost of confidence as they prepare for their next challenge on the road against Calloway County.
The Lady Tigers’ performance at the Lady Colonel Classic showed the strength of their attack, their ability to recover after setbacks, and the determination to push forward as the season continues.
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