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Gilbert Today
By the People, for the People
United Soccer Throttles Columbus for First Win
AP/DNH boys soccer team defeats Columbus Catholic 8-2 in Cody Cummings' first victory as head coach.
Apr. 1, 2026 at 2:59pm
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The AP/DNH boys soccer team earned its first win of the season under new head coach Cody Cummings, defeating Columbus Catholic 8-2 on the road on Tuesday. The United jumped out to a 7-0 lead before rotating in bench players, with Aiden Merrill and Cooper Mulder each scoring three goals and Connor Weedman and Chase Bertram adding one goal apiece.
Why it matters
This victory marks an important milestone for the AP/DNH program as they look to build momentum under Cody Cummings' leadership. The team will now face a tough test against defending Class 2A champion Gilbert on the road on Thursday.
The details
The AP/DNH boys soccer team dominated Columbus Catholic from the opening whistle, scoring seven unanswered goals before rotating in bench players. Aiden Merrill and Cooper Mulder each recorded a hat trick, while Connor Weedman and Chase Bertram also found the back of the net.
- The game took place on Tuesday, April 1, 2026.
- AP/DNH will play defending Class 2A champion Gilbert on Thursday, April 3, 2026.
The players
Cody Cummings
The head coach of the AP/DNH boys soccer team.
Aiden Merrill
A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who scored three goals in the win over Columbus Catholic.
Cooper Mulder
A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who scored three goals in the win over Columbus Catholic.
Connor Weedman
A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who scored one goal in the win over Columbus Catholic.
Chase Bertram
A player for the AP/DNH boys soccer team who scored one goal in the win over Columbus Catholic.
What they’re saying
“This was a great team effort and a big confidence boost for our program. We're looking forward to the challenge of facing the defending champions on Thursday.”
— Cody Cummings, Head Coach, AP/DNH Boys Soccer
What’s next
AP/DNH will travel to Gilbert on Thursday, April 3, 2026 to face the defending Class 2A champion.
The takeaway
The AP/DNH boys soccer team's decisive victory over Columbus Catholic marks an important turning point for the program under new head coach Cody Cummings. With this momentum, the team will look to pull off an upset against the defending Class 2A champions on Thursday.
