2020 • Week 8
Playoff Game

Pittsburg vs St. Thomas Aquinas

13 - 48
Final Score

Game Overview

In a 2020 playoff matchup, Pittsburg traveled from Pittsburg, KS to face St. Thomas Aquinas of Overland Park, KS. Both teams entered the postseason contest with hopes of advancing further in the playoffs. St. Thomas Aquinas emerged victorious in a decisive victory, defeating Pittsburg 48-13. The 35-point difference came in a game that saw 61 total points scored between the two teams. Leading their respective teams were Tom Nickelson for Pittsburg and Randy Dreiling for St. Thomas Aquinas. As part of the 2020 postseason, this playoff game carried significant weight for both programs' championship aspirations.
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Pittsburg

Pittsburg, KS

13
Season Record
4-2

Team Information

School: Pittsburg
Location: Pittsburg, Kansas
Head Coach: Tom Nickelson
Mascot: Dragons
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St. Thomas Aquinas

Overland Park, KS

48
Winner
Season Record
3-2

Team Information

School: St. Thomas Aquinas
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Head Coach: Randy Dreiling
Mascot: Saints

Game Information

Game Details

Season: 2020
Week: 8
Status: Completed

Game Statistics

Final Score: 13 - 48
Margin: 35 points
Winner: St. Thomas Aquinas

Previous Matchups

Pittsburg and St. Thomas Aquinas have faced each other 5 times in recent history. These previous encounters have helped shape the rivalry between these two programs.

2017 (Playoff Game)
Pittsburg 21 - 42 St. Thomas Aquinas
2015
Pittsburg 3 - 35 St. Thomas Aquinas
2014
Pittsburg 31 - 21 St. Thomas Aquinas
2011
Pittsburg 21 - 28 St. Thomas Aquinas
2010
Pittsburg 21 - 38 St. Thomas Aquinas

Team Profiles

Pittsburg Dragons

The Pittsburg Dragons are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Pittsburg, KS, Pittsburg High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 71.5%.

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St. Thomas Aquinas Saints

The St. Thomas Aquinas Saints are a Kansas high school football team competing in the unknown classification football classification, as determined by the KSHSAA. Hailing from Overland Park, KS, St. Thomas Aquinas High School's football team is known for an impressive overall win percentage of 69.57%.

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Coaching Matchup

Tom Nickelson

Pittsburg Head Coach

Tom Nickelson was a high school football coach for 11 seasons and did not secure a state title. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Randy Dreiling

St. Thomas Aquinas Head Coach

Randy Dreiling has been a high school football coach for 31 seasons and has led teams to 10 state titles. Throughout his coaching career, he demonstrated an overall record of 0-0-0.

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Related Links

Pittsburg Profile St. Thomas Aquinas Profile 2020 Season All Games