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MARSHFIELD – The Marshfield Columbus Catholic soccer team won its ninth-straight game as it held off Chippewa Falls McDonell/Eau Claire Regis 4-3 in a nonconference match Tuesday at Griese Park.
Alex Edwards had a hat trick in the first half as the Dons built a 3-1 lead.
The teams exchanged goals, with Edwards scoring again for Columbus, before McDonell/Regis closed to within one with 8:45 to go.
The Dons were able to hold on and are now 10-1 this season.
Lucas Kreklau had five saves in goal for Columbus Catholic.
McDonell/Regis (7-3) outshot the Dons 17-6 overall and 8-4 on goal.
The Dons host Amherst for a Central Wisconsin Conference game Thursday at 5 p.m. at Griese Park.
Dons 4, Macks 3
McDonell/Regis 1 2 – 3
Columbus Catholic 3 1 – 4
First half: 1. CC, Alex Edwards, 2:52; 2. MR, 27:52; 3. CC, A. Edwards (Charlie Moore), 34:58; 4. CC, A. Edwards (M. Edwards), 35:49.
Second half: 5. MR, 42:07; 6. CC, A. Edwards (Moore), 57:08; 7. MR, 71:15.
Total shots: MR 17; CC 6.
Shots on goal: MR 8; CC 4.
Corner kicks: MR 5; CC 1.
Saves: MR, not reported; CC, Lucas Kreklau 5.
Records: McDonell/Regis 7-3; Columbus Catholic 10-1.