Columbus Catholic soccer blows past Coulee Christian in WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal

Columbus Catholic’s Kellen Delaney leads the Dons’ offense down the first during the first half of the WIAA Division 4 boys soccer regional semifinal on Thursday at Griese Park. The Dons beat Coulee Christian/Providence Academy 10-0. (Photo by Paul Lecker/MarshfieldAreaSports.com)

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By Paul Lecker
MarshfieldAreaSports.com

MARSHFIELD – Dylan Porter had a hat trick, and Zach Olson had two goals and four assists to propel the Marshfield Columbus Catholic soccer team to a dominating 10-0 over Coulee Christian/Providence Academy in a WIAA Division 4 regional semifinal on Thursday at Griese Park.

Columbus Catholic (15-1-3), winners of 10 straight games, will host a D-4 regional final Saturday against Central Wisconsin Conference rival Gresham/Bowler (10-9). A game time has not been announced. The Dons beat G/B twice during the regular season.

Kellen Delaney scored at the 3:50 mark to get the scoring started and the Dons rolled from there.

Zach Olson, Afton Delaney and Tyler Linzmeier added goals before halftime to give Columbus Catholic a 4-0 lead.

Porter scored all three of his goals in the second half, and Olson, John Garneau and Afton Delaney added goals to finish off the scoring.

Columbus Catholic held a 38-6 lead in total shots and Dons’ goalkeeper Wyatt Drexler made four saves to earn the shutout.

Columbus Catholic 10, Coulee Christian/Providence Academy 0
CCPA 0 0 – 0
Columbus 4 6 – 10
First half:
1. CC, Kellen Delaney, 3:50; 2. CC, Zach Olson, 22:35; 3. CC, Afton Delaney (Olson), 32:15; 4. CC, Tyler Linzmeier (Jadon Nienast), 44:51.
Second half: 5. CC, Dylan Porter (Olson), 46:04; 6. CC, Porter (penalty kick), 65:24; 7. CC, Olson (Annika Brown), 70:47; 8. CC, Porter (Olson), 80:55; 9. CC, John Garneau (Olson), 86:50; 10. CC, A. Delaney (Garneau), 87:36.
Total shots: CCPA 6; CC 38.
Shots on goal: CCPA 4; CC 23.
Corner kicks: CCPA 1; CC 13.
Saves: CC, Wyatt Drexler 4.
Records: Coulee Christian/Providence Academy 10-10; Columbus Catholic 15-1-3.