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No. 1 Gretna vs. No. 16 Lincoln Pius X: they meet again one week after Gretna's 42-7 win
No. 1 Gretna (9-0) hosts No. 16 Lincoln Pius X (2-7) in the Class B first round Fri., Oct. 30. Stats, charts, players to watch, history and keys to the game.
Publication check, Oct. 28: Current NSAA seeds, records and point averages checked; kickoff and host details synchronized with the verified site schedule. Season statistics and chart reporting remain the dated Week9 draft snapshot, not a new full-season audit.
Seeds, records and point averages: NSAA's official bracket, Oct. 24, 2026. Scores: NSAA finals. Player stats: MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Coaches poll: Hurrdat Sports, Oct. 18.
Gretna and Lincoln Pius X have already seen each other this season: on Oct. 23, Gretna won 42-7. Now they meet again with the season on the line.
The game is Friday, Oct. 30, at 4:00 PM CT. Host: Gretna. Current Game Center and source links →
The matchup at a glance
Gretna finished 9.8889 points ahead of Lincoln Pius X in NSAA's point averages. Gretna scored 33.3 and allowed 8.7 points a game; Lincoln Pius X scored 9.9 and allowed 26.8. Gretna's opponents went a combined 38-43, and Lincoln Pius X's went 47-34.
| Gretna | Lincoln Pius X | |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | No. 1 | No. 16 |
| Record (NSAA) | 9-0 | 2-7 |
| NSAA point average | 45.0000 | 35.1111 |
| Coaches poll (Oct. 18) | No. 1 | Not ranked |
| Points scored / game | 33.3 | 9.9 |
| Points allowed / game | 8.7 | 26.8 |
| Average margin | +24.7 | -16.9 |
| vs. playoff teams | 7-0 | 1-7 |
| vs. winning teams | 3-0 | 0-4 |
| One-score games | 2-0 | 2-2 |
| Opponents' combined record | 38-43 | 47-34 |
| Last 3 games | W 49-13, W 47-7, W 42-7 | W 14-13, L 0-45, L 7-42 |
| Streak | Won 9 | Lost 2 |
How Gretna got here
Gretna went through the regular season 9-0 and outscored opponents 300-78. Its closest game was a 10-7 win over Elkhorn (4-5). Its best win by opponent was a 38-14 win at Gretna East (8-1), a playoff team. Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 7-0. It comes in on a 9-game winning streak, capped by a 42-7 win over Lincoln Pius X (2-7) in Week 9.
How Lincoln Pius X got here
Lincoln Pius X finished the regular season 2-7, scoring 89 points and allowing 241. Losses: at Scottsbluff (8-1), 21-6; Aurora (8-1), 21-7; at Ralston (4-5), 22-21; at Norris (4-5), 45-0; York (4-5), 25-20; Waverly (7-2), 45-0; at Gretna (9-0), 42-7. Its signature result was a 14-7 win over Omaha Gross Catholic (2-7). Against teams that made this year's playoff field, it went 1-7. In Week 9 it had a 42-7 loss at Gretna (9-0).
By the numbers
Shared opponents
They played four of the same opponents. Gretna went 4-0 in those games and Lincoln Pius X went 1-3. Different weeks and sites, so it's a rough guide.
| Opponent | Gretna | Lincoln Pius X |
|---|---|---|
| Norris * | W 47-7 | L 0-45 |
| Seward | W 28-0 | W 14-13 |
| Waverly * | W 20-14 | L 0-45 |
| York * | W 49-13 | L 20-25 |
Players to watch
Season totals from MaxPreps game reports through Week 9. Not every game has a report, so treat these as minimums.
Gretna
- M. Walters (QB): 1,662 passing yards, 112 of 154, 14 TD, 2 INT
- C. Schlotfeld: 636 rushing yards (4.8 per carry), 11 TD
- L. Thompsen: 337 rushing yards (8.4 per carry), 3 TD
- T. Daharsh: 32 catches, 566 yards, 5 TD
- C. Schlotfeld: 78 tackles, 2 for loss
MaxPreps game reports cover 8 of its 9 games.
Lincoln Pius X
- A. Ryan (QB): 726 passing yards, 58 of 100, 6 TD, 7 INT
- C. Davis: 16 catches, 218 yards, 3 TD
- M. Owens: 52 tackles, 1 for loss
- C. Davis: 3 interceptions
MaxPreps game reports cover 6 of its 9 games.
Historical program and playoff-series claims are withheld pending school-identity verification. Current-season reporting above is unaffected.
Keys to the game
- Can Lincoln Pius X slow Gretna's offense? Gretna averaged 33.3 points; Lincoln Pius X allowed 26.8. Gretna scored 30 or more in 5 of 9 games.
- Tested against playoff teams. Gretna went 7-0 against this year's playoff field; Lincoln Pius X went 1-7.
- If it's close late. In one-score games (8 points or fewer), Gretna was 2-0 and Lincoln Pius X was 2-2.
- M. Walters and the ball. Gretna's quarterback threw 2 interceptions in 154 reported attempts; Lincoln Pius X's C. Davis has 3 picks.
- Stopping C. Schlotfeld. Gretna's top rusher has 636 reported yards and 11 touchdowns. Lincoln Pius X allowed 26.8 points a game.
- Momentum. Gretna has won 9 straight and averaged 46.0 points over its last three.
What's next
The winner plays the winner of No. 8 Northwest vs. No. 9 Norris in the quarterfinals Friday, Nov. 6. Higher seeds host through the semifinals. The Class B state final is Tue., Nov. 24, 7:15 p.m., Memorial Stadium, Lincoln.
Game center: kickoff, live score and bracket path → · Full Class B bracket →
Verified state finals schedule → · Class bracket →
Gretna team center → · Lincoln Pius X team center →
Nebraska football scores and schedules → · Football playoff tracker →