Festus hosts Howell Central in nonleague opener — kickoff 7 p.m. CDT Friday
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Festus (home) and Howell Central meet Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in a nonleague opener at Festus, Mo., with kickoff set for 7 p.m. CDT. Follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5768095-howell-central-vs-festus
- Who: Festus Tigers (home) vs. Howell Central Spartans (away)
- When: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025 — 7 p.m. Central Daylight Time (local kickoff in Festus)
- Where: Festus, Missouri
- Records: Both teams open the 2025 season (0-0 on the SBLive schedule)
Last meeting: Festus handled Howell Central 34-14 on Sept. 6, 2024, a game in which Festus pulled away after the first quarter. That result gives the Tigers a recent edge in the matchup — a storyline to watch as the Spartans travel to Festus this weekend.
Notes for fans:
- SBLive follower counts: Festus — 18 fans; Howell Central — 3 fans. Picks for this game currently show zero on SBLive. These numbers can change; fans can increase a team’s visibility by following and making picks on the game page.
- Weather: The game is in Festus, Mo. Check the SBLive game page for any game-time forecast updates.
Streaming/tickets: No streaming or ticket links are listed on the game data. Check the SBLive game page (https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5768095-howell-central-vs-festus) for late additions.
Why this matters: Festus returns to its home field with momentum from recent wins in the series, while Howell Central will look to flip the script on the road. Small details — turnovers, special teams and crowd energy — could decide a close nonleague matchup.
Get involved: Follow both teams on SBLive and make your picks on the game page to show support. Picks are for fan engagement and are separate from any projections; numbers may change, so follow the teams you want to see win and check back for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/missouri/football/games/5768095-howell-central-vs-festus