Football Game Preview: Van Meter Bulldogs vs. Grand View Christian Thunder

The Van Meter Bulldogs will head out to take on the Grand View Christian Thunder at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Van Meter took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Chariton 49-16. That looming 49-16 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Bulldogs yet this season.

Meanwhile, Grand View Christian earned a 28-17 win over Clarinda on Friday.

Van Meter pushed their record up to 4-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 8.5 points on average this season. As for Grand View Christian, their victory bumped their record up to 4-2.