Hobbs at Clovis preview: Eagles head to Wildcats on Oct. 17

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Hobbs travels to Clovis for a Friday night showdown on Oct. 17. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. MDT Friday, Oct. 17, at Clovis, N.M. — follow the game on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756086-hobbs-vs-clovis

Quick facts

• Matchup: Clovis Wildcats (home) vs. Hobbs Eagles (away)

• Date/time: 7 p.m. MDT, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756086-hobbs-vs-clovis

• Clovis team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/246447-clovis-wildcats

• Hobbs team page: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/teams/247635-hobbs-eagles

Last meeting and storylines

This one has a recent angle: Hobbs routed Clovis, 63-8, in the teams’ last meeting on Oct. 18, 2024 (game recap: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/4544084-clovis-vs-hobbs). The Eagles poured in 44 points in the first quarter in that matchup and carried the momentum the rest of the night. Clovis will want a fast start and answers up front, while Hobbs will look to protect its advantage and impose its tempo.

Streaming and how to watch

• Hobbs NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hobbs-high-school-hobbs-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• Clovis NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/clovis-high-school-clovis-nm/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(Only use the above links for streaming if the broadcasters are showing the game.)

Fan notes and engagement

• On SBLive, Hobbs currently shows 8 fans and Clovis has 7; picks for the game are at 0. Those counts and picks can change — follow the teams on SBLive to grow the fan totals and make your picks if you want to join the fun. Picks are for entertainment and not tied to any win projections.

Why it matters

Friday’s game is a chance for Clovis to close the book on last year’s blowout and for Hobbs to show it can repeat that performance on the road. Expect emotional energy, local bragging rights and playoff positioning on the line as the season heads into its middle stretch.

Follow the SBLive game page and both team pages for updates, lineup news and live scoring: https://scorebooklive.com/new-mexico/football/games/5756086-hobbs-vs-clovis