Football Game Preview: Sandy Pioneers vs. Nelson

The Sandy Pioneers will square off against Nelson at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Sandy took a loss when they played away from home back in September, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-21 win over Reynolds. The Pioneers haven't had any issues with the Raiders recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.

Meanwhile, Nelson was fully in charge on Friday, breezing past Barlow 41-14. That looming 41-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Nelson yet this season.

Sandy now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Nelson, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.

Sandy was taken down by Nelson 56-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will the Pioneers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.