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MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Columbus Catholic boys basketball team took control early, opening up a 24-point lead by halftime, on its way to a 62-45 victory over Owen-Withee on Friday night at Columbus Catholic High School.
The Dons (6-1, 4-0 Cloverbelt Conference East Division) opened up a 41-17 lead by halftime and went on to their sixth-straight win.
Nick Malovrh had 20 points, and Jarred Mandel and Noah Taylor each added 12 points for Columbus Catholic.
Brandon Bennett led Owen-Withee (3-4, 3-2 Cloverbelt East) with 18 points.
The Dons return to action Thursday at Gilman.
Dons 62, Blackhawks 45
OWEN-WITHEE (45): Marcus Ackerman 2, Mark Kitlica 8, Brandon Bennett 18, Kevin Kitlica 2, Dylan Tomczak 3, A.J. Ovyn 6, Derek Hubbard 6. Record: 3-4, 3-2 Cloverbelt Conference East Division.
COLUMBUS CATHOLIC (62): Nick Malovrh 20, Jarred Mandel 12, Noah Taylor 12, Bryce Fuerlinger 6, Noah Hansen 6, Nick Hutchison 2, Matt Olson 2, Ethan Meece 2. Record: 6-1, 4-0 Cloverbelt Conference East Division.