Branson Pirates at Hillcrest Hornets — Game preview (Thursday, Oct. 23, 7 p.m. CDT)
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Branson travels to Hillcrest for a nonleague showdown at Hillcrest High School in Springfield, Mo., with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 23. The game page on SBLive is here: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5767236-branson-vs-hillcrest.
In their most recent meeting on Oct. 25, 2024, Branson dominated Hillcrest, posting a 49-0 victory (Branson linescore: 14-21-7). That lopsided result gives the Pirates recent momentum to carry into this rematch, while the Hornets will be looking for a response on their home field.
Quick facts
- Kickoff: 7 p.m. CDT Thursday, Oct. 23
- Location: Hillcrest High School — Springfield, Mo.
- SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5767236-branson-vs-hillcrest
- Branson Pirates on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/teams/241326-branson-pirates (fans: 12 on SBLive)
- Hillcrest Hornets on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/teams/244657-hillcrest-hornets (fans: 3 on SBLive)
- Last meeting: Oct. 25, 2024 — Branson 49, Hillcrest 0
Streaming and tickets
- Branson has an NFHS Network page that often carries the program’s games: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/branson-high-school-branson-mo/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive. If you plan to stream, check NFHS Network and SBLive before game time for availability.
Fans: follow and pick
Follow both teams on SBLive to get updates, increase their fan counts and stay informed. Fans can also make picks on the SBLive game page — picks are for fun and do not affect any official projections. Note that fan counts and picks can change leading up to kickoff; follow the teams you want to support and make your pick to show support.
For live updates, stats and postgame coverage, keep an eye on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5767236-branson-vs-hillcrest.