Pius X has been away from home for two games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Norris Titans at 7:00 p.m. After the two teams made easy work of their previous opponents, one won't be so lucky on Friday.
Pius X's offense will try to repeat the strong performance it gave on Thursday, when they got past Platteview's usually-dominant defense. Pius X breezed by Platteview on the road to the tune of 42-7. The Thunderbolts' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Joseph Andreasen, who rushed for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 130.8 rushing yards per game. Amudi Musa was another key back, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pius X was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 294 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Norris humbled Blair with a 41-14 victory. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Titans.
Jarrett Behrends was his usual excellent self, throwing for 218 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Norris wouldn't let Blair keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Norris can thank Thomas Hansmeyer and Lane Brewster for forcing both of them.
Pius X's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2. As for Norris, the victory also got them back to even at 2-2.
Friday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Pius X has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 169.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Norris struggles in that department as they've been averaging 196.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Pius X took a serious blow against Norris when the teams last played back in October of 2023, falling 42-12. Thankfully for Pius X, Blake Macklin (who rushed for 256 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 16.0 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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