NORTH PLATTE, Neb. - the Thunderbolts scored 24 points in the second quarter to secure a big 41-14 victory over
North Platte (Neb.) on Saturday.
Pius X scored on a
Zach Petitt touchdown pass to
Grant McElroy, a touchdown run by
Riley Gerch and a
Hunter Townsend touchdown run in the quarter.
After taking the lead on a Petitt touchdown pass to McElroy in the second quarter, PX was up 31-7 at the half.
The Lincoln school grew its lead to 34 points entering the fourth quarter. The Thunderbolts scored two times in the third, including once on a field goal by
Nick Pohlen.
Pius X's standout player in the win was Pohlen. He kicked two field goals and five extra points.
In a non-conference game next week North Platte (0-2) takes on Lincoln East, and Pius X (2-0) will go up against Omaha Northwest also in a non-conference game.
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