Vernon hasn't had much luck against Iowa Park recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Lions will host the Hawks at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Vernon's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last three games.
On Thursday, Vernon got the win against Bowie by a conclusive 38-17. The victory continues a trend for the Lions in their matchups with the Jackrabbits: they've now won four in a row.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Vernon's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Adrain Felton, Jamerion Willie, and Kadyn Whiteside, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Iowa Park came up short against Boyd on Thursday and fell 31-21. While the Hawks had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Yellowjackets 14-10.
Iowa Park's loss dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Vernon, their win bumped their record up to 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Vernon against Iowa Park in their previous matchup back in November of 2024, as the squad secured a 55-13 victory. Do the Lions have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Hawks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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