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MARSHFIELD – Marshfield Columbus Catholic senior Alex Edwards notched his 100th career goal, and two more, as the Dons defeated Wausau Newman Catholic 5-0 in a battle of Central Wisconsin Conference boys soccer leaders on Thursday at Griese Park.
Edwards secured his milestone goal on a breakaway just 8:45 into the game, added another in the 26th minute and finished off a hat trick 14:20 into the second half of the Dons’ victory.
Xan Rodriguez and Brady Zimmermann each scored as well for Columbus Catholic, which is now 8-1-1 overall and 5-0 in the CWC after posting its seventh-straight victory. Zimmermann’s goal on a penalty kick in the 65th minute was the first of his career.
Newman Catholic (5-1, 4-1 CWC) was held to four shots on goal, all saved by Columbus goalkeeper Lucas Kreklau.
Columbus Catholic will play at the Kiel Invitational on Saturday.
Dons 5, Cardinals 0
Newman Catholic 0 0 – 0
Columbus Catholic 2 3 – 5
First half: 1. CC, Alex Edwards, 8:45; 2. CC, A. Edwards (Mason Edwards), 25:36.
Second half: 3. CC, Xan Rodriguez (A. Edwards), 51:43; 4. CC, A. Edwards (Charlie Moore), 54:20; 5. CC, Brady Zimmermann (penalty kick), 64:12.
Total shots: NC 5; CC 12.
Shots on goal: NC 4; CC 9.
Corner kicks: NC 1; CC 4.
Saves: NC, Owen Reeves 4; CC, Lucas Kreklau 4.
Records: Newman Catholic 5-1, 4-1 Central Wisconsin Conference; Columbus Catholic 8-1-1, 5-0 Central Wisconsin Conference.