Waverly extended their home winning streak to 11 games dating back to last season thanks to a huge performance from Nathan Axmann. The Waverly Vikings secured a 31-27 W over the Pius X Thunderbolts on Friday thanks in part to Axmann, who rushed for 244 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 38 receiving yards. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 81-yard run.
Axmann was just one part of a punishing run game: Waverly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 291 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 233 rushing yards in four consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Pius X lost, don't look at Joseph Andreasen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 112 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown.
Waverly's record is now 7-2. As for Pius X, they now have a losing record at 4-5.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Waverly will take on Norris on Friday. Waverly's defense has only allowed 12.6 points per game this season, so Norris' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pius X, they will head out to challenge Seward at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seward will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Pius X surely won't give up without a fight.
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