Football Game Preview: Vail Christian Saints vs. Lake County Panthers

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Previous 3 Games

11/02/24 - Home	55-0 W
09/08/17 - Home	26-12 W
09/09/16 - Away	28-7 W

Vail Christian has gone a perfect 3-0 against Lake County recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Saints will challenge the Panthers at 1:00 p.m. Vail Christian has given up an average of 40.8 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Vail Christian is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Friday. They were dealt a 72-28 loss at the hands of Hayden. The Saints were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 52-22.

Meanwhile, it may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Lake County ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out Soroco 30-28. The Panthers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

One reason for the win was Lake County's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Victor Galarza and Brendan Sandoval, who racked up all five sacks between them.

Vail Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Lake County, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-7.

Everything came up roses for Vail Christian against Lake County in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 55-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Saints since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.