Lincoln Pius X girls’ soccer captures its first championship since 2005
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Pius X defeated Blair 2-1 tonight to win its first title since 2005 and third championship in program history.
CLASS B STATE CHAMPIONS!!! ⚽️@PXGirlsSoccer @PiusXtra @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/mBaf1X6oeL
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) May 19, 2026
The Thunderbolts went up 2-0 after the first half, thanks to Margaret O’Donnell and Ava Kolm, who each scored a goal.
Blair got on the board in the second half, but Pius X was able to hang on for the win.
After two straight years of losing the title game, the Thunderbolts captured victory in 2026.
After two straight State runner-up finishes, @PXGirlsSoccer wins the 2026 Class B State Championship!
Margaret O’Donnell and Ava Kolm helped the Bolts to victory, each scoring in the first half! ⚡️⚡️@PiusXtra | @modonnell2027 | @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/jNzyCGHO46
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) May 20, 2026
“We got nine seniors that have been together for a very long time,” said head coach Steve Andersen. “We got underclassmen that didn’t want to let them down, they just (are the) true definition of team plays across the board, and I couldn’t be prouder of them.”
