The Van Meter Bulldogs football team (Van Meter, IA), was tipped 17-14 in Friday's league bout with the host Clarinda Cardinals (Clarinda, IA)

With the win, Clarinda advances its record to 4-1 on the season. The Cardinals host Grand View Christian (Des Moines, IA) to encounter the Thunder in a 2A Group 8 bout on Friday, October 3. The Thunder go into the bout with a record of 3-2. Grand View Christian lost 7-6 in their recent league bout against Woodward-Granger (Woodward, IA)

The Bulldogs now own a 3-2 record. They put it on the line next when they host Chariton for a 2A Group 8 contest on Friday, October 3. Van Meter will battle a Chargers squad coming off a 63-12 league win over Clarke (Osceola, IA). The Chargers record now stands at 2-3.