Football Game Preview: Upper Merion Area Vikings vs. Norristown Eagles

The Upper Merion Area Vikings will square off against the Norristown Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Upper Merion Area has given up an average of 32 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Upper Merion Area is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They lost 42-20 to Pope John Paul II. The Vikings were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-6.

Meanwhile, Norristown and Boyertown were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but Norristown suffered a 14-13 loss. The defeat continues a trend for the Eagles in their meetings with the Bears: they've now lost four in a row.

Upper Merion Area's record is now 1-8. As for Norristown, their record now sits at 2-7.

Upper Merion Area couldn't quite get it done against Norristown in their previous matchup back in August of 2024 as they fell 14-7. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.