Skutt Catholic faced Pius X 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 Thunderbolts who were credited with the victory. The Pius X Thunderbolts got it done in the shootout by posting four goals to the Skutt Catholic SkyHawks' three. Skutt Catholic were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pius X apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2018.
Presley Douglas and Shaeley Reichmuth scored both of Skutt Catholic's goals, bringing their combined season tally to nine goals.
Skutt Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 7-3. As for Pius X, they pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road.
Looking ahead, Skutt Catholic will head out to square off against Lewis Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Pius X, they will host Omaha Westside on Thursday. Omaha Westside's last three contests have been decided by no more than a goal, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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