Seven different players scored goals Thursday as the fourth-ranked Xavier Saints sailed by Independence, 7-0, in the semifinals of the Class 2A substate boys soccer tournament at Heco Field.

Caelen Lilly and Jerry Duball gave Xavier a 2-0 lead in the first half.

The quick and physical Saints, using their deep roster, collected five more goals in the second half by Chad Eichler, Luke Koechner, Joe Mulangaliro, Nolan Armstrong and Connor Vogl.

Xavier will face Dubuque Wahlert in the substate finals Saturday at noon at Xavier, with the winner advancing to the state tournament.