East Poinsett County hosts Cross County in JV league matchup Thursday

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East Poinsett County and Cross County meet in a junior varsity league game at 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 9, at East Poinsett County. The Warriors (0-0) will host the Thunderbirds (0-0) in an early-season test as both programs look to establish momentum heading into the heart of the schedule.

Quick facts

Game: East Poinsett County Warriors (JV) vs. Cross County Thunderbirds (JV)

Date/time: 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Location: East Poinsett County (home site)

SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/football/games/5566455-east-poinsett-county-vs-cross-county

East Poinsett County team page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/football/teams/491206-east-poinsett-county-warriors-jv

Cross County team page: https://scorebooklive.com/arkansas/football/teams/491218-cross-county-thunderbirds-jv

Records: East Poinsett County 0-0; Cross County 0-0

Next up for East Poinsett County: at Earle, Thursday, Oct. 16 (7 p.m. CDT, per schedule feed)

No recent meeting between these two programs is listed in the game file, so this could be a fresh rivalry spark. With both teams opening the season at 0-0, expect coaches to lean on fundamentals and younger players getting valuable reps in a league setting.

Streaming and ticketing

Streaming: Cross County lists an NFHS Network stream — viewers can check availability and subscription details here: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/cross-county-high-school-cherry-valley-ar/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

No ticketing links are provided in the game information.

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