Football Game Preview: Pittsville Panthers vs. Iola-Scandinavia Thunderbirds

Pittsville is 0-3 against Iola-Scandinavia since October of 2020 but things could change on Friday. The Panthers will welcome the Thunderbirds at 7:00 p.m. Iola-Scandinavia took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Pittsville, who comes in off a win.

Pittsville is returning home triumphant after the team finally put their road woes behind them against Assumption on Friday. The Panthers blew past the Royals 30-6. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Royals: they've now won three in a row.

Meanwhile, Iola-Scandinavia fell victim to Edgar and their airtight defense on Friday. They had to suffer through a 55-0 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. The defeat continues a trend for the Thunderbirds in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost five in a row.

Pittsville's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for Iola-Scandinavia, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-5.

Pittsville was dealt a bruising 41-6 defeat at the hands of Iola-Scandinavia in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Panthers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.