Even though the Lincoln North Star Navigators have not done well against the Pius X Thunderbolts recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Lincoln North Star snuck past the Thunderbolts with a 67-63 victory. The win was all the more spectacular given Lincoln North Star's disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska basketball rankings (they are ranked 106th, while the Thunderbolts are ranked 19th).
Lincoln North Star got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jordan Castor out in front who scored 21 points along with five steals. Castor is on a roll when it comes to steals, as he's now grabbed two or more in the last seven games he's played. Another player making a difference was Lazerek Houston, who scored 14 points along with five assists and five steals.
When it comes to explaining why Pius X lost, one person who can't be blamed is Treyson Anderson. Despite the final result, he dropped a double-double on 23 points and 15 rebounds. Michael Haith was another key contributor, scoring seven points along with two steals.
Lincoln North Star now has a winning record of 8-7. As for Pius X, their defeat ended a six-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-5.
Lincoln North Star won't have much time to rest: their next contest is against the Bulldogs at 2:45 p.m. on February 3rd. Burke is coming into the matchup on a four-game losing streak. As for Pius X, they won't have much time to rest: their next matchup is against the Huskies at 4:30 p.m. on February 3rd. Allowing an average of 52.8 points per game, Omaha Northwest has struggled on the defensive end, but that doesn't have to be the case in this match.
