Football Game Preview: Vinton Lions vs. Pickering Red Devils

Vinton is preparing for their first district matchup of the season on Thursday. They will face off against the Pickering Red Devils at 7:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

As a matter of fact, Vinton put up the most points they have all season on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 50-20 victory over Westminster Christian Academy. Considering the Lions have won three games by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Pickering, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They never let Crescent City Christian get on the board and left with a 48-0 win on Friday. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Red Devils as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.

Vinton's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Pickering, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.

Everything came up roses for Vinton against Pickering when the teams last played back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 43-14 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.