Pius X hasn't had much luck against Lincoln East recently, but that could start to change on Saturday. The Thunderbolts will look to defend their home pitch against the Spartans at 10:00 a.m. Pius X will be strutting in after a win while Lincoln East will be coming in after a loss.
Pius X will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any goals last Tuesday, then bounced right back against Conestoga on Monday. The Thunderbolts put the hurt on the Cougars with a sharp 5-1 victory. Considering Pius X's offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Their offense was hitting Conestoga from everywhere, as five different players booted in a goal.
Meanwhile, Lincoln East faced Norfolk in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. While the 2-2 score might suggest a draw, it was the Panthers who were credited with the win. Norfolk got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to Lincoln East's three. Lincoln East's defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
The victory got Pius X back to even at 6-6. As for Lincoln East, their loss dropped their record down to 6-5.
Pius X couldn't quite get it done against Lincoln East when the teams last played back in April of 2024 as they fell 2-0. Can the Thunderbolts avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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