Dayle Churchill

Dayle Churchill (’65) earned status as one of the legendary pioneers of Thunderbolt athletics, excelling in both football and basketball. Churchill earned the prestigious Sertoma Award two times during the course of all-city and all-state recognition in both football and basketball. He remains 6th on the all-time scoring list in boys basketball (as of 2018) […]

Tim Aylward

Tim Aylward compiled a 204-113 record over 31 years as head coach of the Thunderbolt football program, earning four state championships and some of the most prestigious awards given to high school coaches in Nebraska. Aylward was named the Lincoln Journal Star Coach of the year in 1995-96 and the Omaha World Herald Coach of

George Easley

George Easley earned All-City honors in football and basketball in the inaugural year of Pius X athletics and was also named to the Class B All-State team in the Omaha World Herald. The 1st Homecoming King in Pius X history played a major role in establishing an athletic tradition that continues to flourish over 60

Adam Treu

Adam Treu completed a three-sport career at Pius X that proved only the beginning of a tremendous career resume. He became a force across the Nebraska stage during his senior year beginning with a successful senior season on the gridiron that earned a trip to the Shrine Bowl. That winter Treu turned in a Super

Elizabeth (Lange) Maggio

Elizabeth Lange completed a magnificent Thunderbolt career that spanned three sports and a legacy of gold medals and records. She earned two gold medals at the NSAA state cross country meet, including the all class gold medal in 2001. Lange spent her winters earning her way amongst the top 50 scorers in Thunderbolt girl’s basketball

1997 Football

Following a heartbreaking defeat to Elkhorn that concluded the 1996 season, the Thunderbolts completed district and post season play in 1997 by outscoring opponents 231-14, including a 26-0 victory over Elkhorn in the state semi-finals on a frigid day in November that ended Elkhorn’s 28 game winning streak. Pius X celebrated more all-state players (8)

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