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MARSHFIELD – Alex Edwards scored the game’s only goal midway through the second half to lift the Marshfield Columbus Catholic boys soccer team to a 1-0 victory over Amherst in its Central Wisconsin Conference and home opener on Monday at Griese Park.
The Dons had a pair of good scoring opportunities turned away by Amherst goalkeeper Alex Martin in the first half and the game was scoreless after 40 minutes.
Edwards finally connected on a goal 17:21 into the second half and the Dons were able to hold on from there as they held Amherst (2-3) without a shot on goal in the game.
Columbus Catholic (3-1-1) hosts Three Lakes for a nonconference game Tuesday at 5 p.m. at Griese Park.
Dons 1, Falcons 0
Amherst 0 0 – 0
Columbus Catholic 0 1 – 1
Second half: 1. CC, Alex Edwards, 57:21.
Total shots: A 3; CC 12.
Shots on goal: A 0; CC 6.
Corner kicks: A 1; CC 8.
Saves: A, Alex Martin 5; CC, Lucas Kreklau 0.
Records: Amherst 2-3, 0-1 Central Wisconsin Conference; Columbus Catholic 3-1-1, 1-0 Central Wisconsin Conference.