After losing to Grand Island the last time they met, Pius X decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Thunderbolts came out on top against the Islanders by a score of 2-0 on Friday. While the Thunderbolts didn't have the best season last year (they finished 16-25), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past.
Millie Andreasen paced Pius X's offense, picking up six kills. Andreasen got some help from Lauren Pearson and her 15 assists. Finally, Ofeleia Ramirez Rousseau kept Pius X's defense grounded, leading the team with five blocks.
Thunderbolts
| 09/19/25 vs Grand Island | 2-0 |
| 09/19/25 vs North Platte | 2-1 |
| 09/18/25 vs Fremont | 3-1 |
| 09/16/25 @ Gretna East | 3-1 |
The victory (which was Pius X's fourth in a row) raised their record to 9-2. As for Grand Island, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-9.
Pius X didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next contest, a 2-1 loss against Lincoln North Star on the 19th. As for Grand Island, they have also already played their next match, a 2-1 defeat against North Platte on the 19th.
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