Platteview has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.5 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Thursday. They were beaten by the Pius X Thunderbolts 42-7. That makes it the first time this season the Trojans have let down their home crowd.
Logan Grosdidier threw for 86 yards on nine of 20 attempts.
Reiman Zebert was his top target, picking up 61 receiving yards. On the ground,
Brandon Bills rushed for 27 yards and a touchdown.
Joseph Andreasen continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Pius X, rushing for 224 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Andreasen is now averaging an impressive 130.8 rushing yards per game. Amudi Musa was another key rusher, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Platteview fell to 3-1. As for Pius X, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-2.
Platteview will face off against Ralston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Platteview's defense has only allowed 17.5 points per game this season, so Ralston's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Pius X, they will host Norris at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are at an even 3-3 against one another since October of 2014, but likely not for long.
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