Football Recap: Van Meter Skates Past Chariton with Ease + How To Watch

By Team Reports Oct 4, 2025, 12:57am

Football Recap: Van Meter Bulldogs vs. Chariton Chargers

HOW TO WATCH: This game can be replayed on the NFHS Network, the official streaming partner of the IA High School Athletic Assn. (IAHSAA) & Van Meter High School. Watch Full Replay

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Previous 3 Games

10/03/25 - Home49-16 W
10/04/24 - Away38-3 W
09/29/23 - Home70-0 W

There's no place like home for Van Meter, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past the Chariton Chargers 49-16 on Friday. That 33 point margin sets a new team best for the Bulldogs this season.

Van Meter pushed their record up to 4-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 8.5 points on average this season. As for Chariton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Van Meter is set to take on their familiar foe Grand View Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Chariton will square off against rival Woodward-Granger at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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