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WAUPUN – The Marshfield Columbus Catholic boys soccer team opened its 2024 season with a 4-0 win over Central Wisconsin Christian at the Central Wisconsin Christian Kickoff on Friday.
The Dons were outshot 15-12, but Carter Sommer made nine saves in goal to earn the shutout win.
Mason Edwards scored 8:22 into the game and the Dons’ 1-0 lead held through halftime.
Columbus Catholic got its offense rolling in the second half, with Ben Weiland, Xan Rodriguez and Edwards scoring in a 10½-minute span to break the game open.
The Dons will take on River Valley on Saturday morning and play another game as the tournament concludes.
Dons 4, Crusaders 0
Columbus Catholic 1 3 – 4
Central Wisconsin Christian 0 0 – 0
First half: 1. CC, Mason Edwards (Ben Weiland), 8:22.
Second half: 2. CC, Weiland (penalty kick), 44:33; 3. CC, Xan Rodriguez (Cole Wallace), 49:08; 4. CC, Edwards (Rodriguez), 54:59.
Total shots: CC 12; CWC 15.
Shots on goal: CC 10; CWC 9.
Corner kicks: CC 3; CWC 4.
Saves: CC, Carter Sommer 9.
Records: Columbus Catholic 1-0; Central Wisconsin Christian 0-2.