Papillion-LaVista South typically has all the answers at home, but on Friday Pius X proved too difficult a challenge. Everything went their way against the Papillion-LaVista South Titans as they made off with a 7-1 win. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Pius X also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2022.
Ian Woita made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Woita has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Woita was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI.
In other batting news, Kai Vanis was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Cade Vanis was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-5.
On Papillion-LaVista South's side, they got a good showing from Jack O'Neill, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Jordan Rowe made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
The victory made it two in a row for Pius X and bumps their season record up to 7-12. As for Papillion-LaVista South, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 12-9.
Pius X is on the road again on Saturday to play Papillion-LaVista at 12:30 p.m. Papillion-LaVista's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Pius X's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Papillion-LaVista South, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Elkhorn South at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. Elkhorn South will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Papillion-LaVista South surely won't give up without a fight.
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