Lincoln Pius X pours on points in fourth quarter to defeat Crete for B-7 district title
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Pius X boys basketball took down Crete on the road 51-37 on Wednesday night.
Proud coach, proud players, proud team.
Great effort from @PIUSX_BBALL to go on the road and win the B-7 District final tonight. @PiusXtra @PiusXLincoln @Channel8ABC @Haith14Michael @PXCoachBrill pic.twitter.com/XieJek5GHo
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2025
The Thunderbolts went into halftime up 25-19 thanks to a Cole Randell buzzer beater.
.5 seconds was to much time for @ColeRandall33 tonight going into halftime. ⚡️@PIUSX_BBALL @PiusXtra @Channel8ABC pic.twitter.com/S9OE7SZY2w
— Nate Johnson (@n8_johnson_) March 6, 2025
Pius X went off in the fourth quarter, going on a 20-8 run to end the game and win the B-7 district title.
“I’m so proud of this team and everything we’ve been through,” senior forward Michael Haith said. “I’m ready to go to PBA, I’m ready to dance. Let’s go!”
Haith finished with 19 points. Senior Parker Kelly added in 18.