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WISCONSIN RAPIDS – The Marshfield Columbus Catholic boys basketball team pulled away in the second half to top Wisconsin Rapids Assumption 62-53 in the championship game of the Cranberry Classic on Saturday night at Assumption High School.
The game was tied 31-31 at halftime before the Dons forged ahead to earn their second victory in as many games this season.
Hunter Schultz had 20 points, Tyler Fuerlinger added 16, and Nick Malovrh had 11 for Columbus.
The Dons host Colby in their home and Cloverbelt Conference East Division opener on Tuesday at 7:15 p.m.
Dons 62, Royals 53
Columbus Catholic 31 31 – 62
Assumption 31 22 – 53
COLUMBUS CATHOLIC (62): Charles Payant 6, Ryan Dieringer 7, Nick Malovrh 11, Hunter Schultz 20, Tyler Fuerlinger 16, Noah Hansen 2. Record: 2-0.
ASSUMPTION (53): Tyler Schmidt 6, Nate Weisenbeck 2, Nick Smits 0, Jacob Sullivan 12, Trevor Newton 6, Dominic Schneider 2, Joe Grundhoffer 23, Brandon Birkhauser 2. Record: 1-1.