WE ARE PIUS: The thrilling bowling season with Frannie and Sam

This episode of We Are Pius takes you inside one of the most electrifying seasons in Pius X bowling history. The Thunderbolt girls claimed the 2026 district championship and punched their ticket to the state semifinals, while the boys team surged all the way from the district championship to the Class B state championship match, finishing as state runners‑up.

Standout bowling seniors Frannie Nebel and Sam Aschwege join the show to unpack the precision, pressure, team chemistry, and competitive fire that fueled their remarkable postseason run. From mastering mental routines to bowling in high‑energy atmospheres packed with fans, and from celebrating incredible coaching to reflecting on perseverance and faith, this episode highlights what makes Pius Bowling—and these athletes—so special.

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WE ARE PIUS: The thrilling bowling season with Frannie and Sam
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Chapters

  • 00:00 – Welcome & Intro
  • 00:29 – Season Highlights
  • 00:53 – Meet the Bowlers
  • 01:09 – Big Picture Reflections
  • 01:30 – Team Chemistry
  • 02:02 – Girls’ Semifinal Run
  • 02:23 – Season Turning Point
  • 02:39 – Senior Leadership
  • 02:53 – Energy at Matches
  • 03:10 – State Atmosphere
  • 03:38 – Handling Pressure
  • 04:04 – Bowling Free
  • 04:22 – Technique Emphasis
  • 04:45 – Mental Turning Points
  • 05:01 – District Momentum
  • 05:36 – Semifinal Breakthrough
  • 06:11 – Swinging Momentum
  • 06:47 – Intensity at State
  • 07:17 – Pius Fan Support
  • 07:37 – Practice Routine
  • 07:56 – Efficiency & Focus
  • 08:15 – Mental Discipline
  • 08:30 – Resetting Routine
  • 09:00 – Staying Relaxed
  • 09:39 – Teammate Support
  • 10:13 – Competitive Environment
  • 10:33 – Pressure Training
  • 10:53 – Girls Team Roster
  • 11:14 – Boys Team Roster
  • 11:34 – Coaching Excellence
  • 11:59 – Bowling Ball Nerds
  • 12:21 – Girls Coaching Duo
  • 12:55 – Program Vision
  • 13:28 – Junior High Bowling
  • 13:48 – Faith & Bowling
  • 14:10 – Giving God Glory
  • 14:31 – Representing Pius
  • 15:09 – Competing with Joy
  • 15:43 – Looking Back
  • 16:22 – Lessons from Coaches
  • 17:01 – Being Coachable
  • 17:33 – More Than a Sport
  • 17:55 – Life Lessons
  • 18:26 – Handling Pressure
  • 19:06 – Similarities with Baseball
  • 19:21 – What’s Next
  • 20:06 – College Plans
  • 20:25 – Favorite Saints
  • 21:00 – Favorite Verses
  • 21:12 – Prayer Intentions
  • 21:57 – Heroes & Role Models
  • 22:36 – Fun Facts
  • 23:14 – Best Part of Pius
  • 23:57 – Closing Remarks

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