Football Game Preview: St. Pius X Panthers vs. Concordia Lutheran Crusaders

The St. Pius X Panthers will challenge the Concordia Lutheran Crusaders at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

St. Pius X is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 47 points last Friday, they were much more limited against St. Thomas Catholic on Friday. They were dealt a 35-6 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Eagles recently, as the team has come up short the last eight times they've met.

Meanwhile, Concordia Lutheran owes their defense a big pat on the back after their performance last Friday. They were the clear victors by a 20-0 margin over Fort Bend Christian Academy. Considering the Crusaders have won three contests by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

The win made it two in a row for Concordia Lutheran and bumps their season record up to 3-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 0 points in those games. As for St. Pius X, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.

St. Pius X took a serious blow against Concordia Lutheran in their previous meeting back in October of 2024, falling 49-8. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.