Lincoln showdown: Pius X routs Northwest
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Lincoln Pius X defeated Lincoln Northwest 42-14 on Friday night in city’s only week 0 matchup.
Northwest got things started on its first drive of the game, when Dylan Kotik found Tyler Aldridge for a 65-yard touchdown catch to make it 7-0.
Pius responded immediately with a touchdown of its own when Kolbe Volkmer found Jack Schafers to tie it up.
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The Thunderbolts poured it on from there.
One of the best plays of the night came from Joe Andreasen, who had a 53-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.
He finished the night with 13 carries for 97 yards and four touchdowns.
Despite the final score, the Falcons fought hard and looked prepared for a varsity showing this year after their 2022 season was canceled three games in due to injuries.
