Dons improve to 9-0

By Paul Lecker

Sports Reporter

MARATHON — The Marshfield Columbus Catholic boys basketball team made 15 3-pointers and cruised to an 88-68 win over Marathon in a nonconference game Tuesday night at Marathon High School.

Nick Malovrh had a season-high 30 points, Hunter Schultz added 28, and Tyler Fuerlinger scored 20 for the Dons, who are now 9-0 overall.

Columbus led 38-26 at halftime before exploding for a 50-point second half to put the game away.

The Dons jump back into Cloverbelt Conference East Division action Thursday at Greenwood.

(Hub City Times Sports Reporter Paul Lecker is also the publisher of MarshfieldAreaSports.com.)

Dons 88, Red Raiders 68

Columbus Catholic 38 50 – 88

Marathon 26 42 – 68

COLUMBUS CATHOLIC (88): Charles Payant 2, Ryan Dieringer 5, Nick Malovrh 30, Hunter Schultz 28, Ethan Meece 2, Tyler Fuerlinger 20. Record: 9-0.

MARATHON (68): Cameron Schilling 10, Hunter Seubert 4, Nathan Stofel 24, Richie Seubert 1, Carter Hanke 18, Donovan Free 3, Bryce Seubert 8. Record: 4-3.