Jonathan Alder Defeats Kenton Ridge 10-0 to Claim First Place

Texas Tech’s Lauren Alvarez attempted a shot that went wide of the top-right corner.
Texas Tech’s Storie Sexton also recorded a shot that missed high and to the right.
Jonathan Alder’s 10-0 victory came against the Kenton Ridge Lady Pioneers in the Central Buckeye Conference’s Kenton Trail Division.
Jonathan Alder's girls soccer team demolished Kenton Ridge 10-0 in Ohio high school action, with junior Kennedy McGrath leading the assault with four goals Marysville Journal Tribune. The dominant win pushed Alder to 5-2-1 overall and 4-0 in the Kenton Trail Division, tying them with Urbana for first place in the Central Buckeye Conference.
In college soccer, No. 22 Texas Tech defeated Kent State 3-0 on Senior Night, with forward Kaitlyn Giametta scoring twice within 16 minutes of the first half Texas Tech Athletics. Giametta, a sixth-year senior returning from a torn ACL injury that sidelined her all of 2025, netted both goals with assists from teammates Storie Sexton, Kylie Bahr, and Taylor Zdrojewski.
Kennedy McGrath's four-goal performance powered Jonathan Alder's crushing shutout victory Marysville Journal Tribune. Senior Lily Hilbert added two more goals as the Lady Pioneers rolled to their fourth straight win over Kenton Ridge. The 10-0 margin marked one of the most lopsided results in recent high school soccer action.
Kaitlyn Giametta made an emotional impact in her return to playing after missing all of 2025 with a torn ACL Texas Tech Athletics. The sixth-year senior scored twice against Kent State within the first 16 minutes, putting the Red Raiders firmly in control. Giametta said it felt amazing to score again after such a long absence from competition.
Texas Tech's defense was equally dominant, holding Kent State to just three shot attempts Texas Tech Athletics. Goalkeeper Leah Shaffer made three saves for the Golden Flashes, but her team could not overcome an early deficit. The Red Raiders extended their unbeaten streak to 12 matches with the victory.
Jonathan Alder's 4-0 record in the Kenton Trail Division puts them in a first-place tie with Urbana Marysville Journal Tribune. The win improved their overall mark to 5-2-1 as they continue their push through conference play. Alder has now won 10 of their last 13 away contests, building momentum as the season progresses.
Texas Tech's 3-0 victory capped an undefeated non-conference stretch, extending their home winning streak to 17 matches without a loss Texas Tech Athletics. The Red Raiders now sit 4-0-3 overall heading into Big 12 play against UCF in Orlando. Head Coach Tom Stone praised the team's defensive effort throughout the match.
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