Xavier boys soccer routs Green Bay West in WIAA playoff opener

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APPLETON – Six different players scored for Xavier as the Hawks routed Green Bay West 7-1 in a WIAA Division 3 boys soccer regional semifinal match Thursday at Xavier High School.

The No. 2 seed Hawks (14-7-1) will host No. 7 Kewaskum (10-7) in a D-3 regional final Saturday at 1 p.m. at Rocky Bleier Field with a berth in next week’s sectionals on the line. Kewaskum defeated Marinette 3-1 on Thursday.

Ben Kaufman, Noah Arndt, Owen McGreevey, Ethan Long and Nico Anzalone scored for Xavier, before Caleb Van Noie poured in two goals to seal the victory.

Kaufman finished with three assists, and Long and Bryce Neilitz also assisted on Van Noie’s goals for Xavier.

Braedin Jacobson scored for Green Bay West (2-16).