Lincoln Pius X escapes Standing Bear in double overtime

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — The Lincoln Pius X football team escaped with a double overtime win over Lincoln Standing Bear on Friday night, beating the Grizzlies 21-14 at home.

It was a slow start for both squads, as the Grizzlies took a 7-0 lead into halftime.

The Thunderbolts were able to tie it up in regulation, before both teams traded touchdowns in the first overtime.

Pius X used a fullback dive to take the lead in the second overtime and escape with the win.

The Thunderbolts are now 3-4 on the season and will look to build some late-season momentum against Beatrice next week.

Lincoln Standing Bear falls to 2-5, and will look to regroup against Lincoln Northwest on Friday.