The weather turned cold on Thursday, but St. Aloysius’ boys’ soccer team stayed red hot.

Justin Ehrgott assisted on seven goals, and five players scored at least two apiece as the Flashes hammered Park Place Christian Academy 13-0 at Balzli Field.

Connor Bottin scored four goals, Jorrit Willemsen had three, and Gradon Bourne, Ryan Theriot and Kieran Theriot scored two apiece.

The Flashes led 5-0 at halftime and then poured it on with eight goals in the second half.

“I couldn’t be happier. They played as a team and played simple soccer,” St. Al coach Scott Mathis said. “Our defense pressed hard and we won the 50-50 balls 90 percent of the time. They really supported each other and played some awesome soccer. I couldn’t be prouder of our entire team.”

St. Al improved its record to 4-1 overall, and is 2-0 in District 3-AAA. It will host Canton Academy Friday at 4 p.m., and Washington School on Monday at 5 p.m. in a pair of non-district games.

The game against Washington is St. Al’s last before the holiday break. Its schedule resumes Jan. 12 at Cathedral, in the first of four consecutive road games.