Football Game Preview: Central Valley Academy Thunder vs. Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Red Devils

The Central Valley Academy Thunder will take on the Vernon-Verona-Sherrill Red Devils at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Central Valley Academy has given up an average of 35.5 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Central Valley Academy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 42 points last Friday, they were much more limited against New Hartford on Friday. They were outmatched by the Spartans and fell 57-6. The loss continues a trend for the Thunder in their meetings with the Spartans: they've now lost five in a row.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They put the hurt on Camden with a sharp 42-21 victory on Friday. Considering the Red Devils have won three matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Central Valley Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Vernon-Verona-Sherrill, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.

Things could have been worse for Central Valley Academy, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 32-14 loss to Vernon-Verona-Sherrill in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Thunder 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.