Independence at Emerson — Knights visit Mavericks on Oct. 30 in Frisco

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Independence travels to Emerson on Thursday, Oct. 30, for a league matchup at Emerson High in Frisco, Texas. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CDT (local time). Follow the game on the SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5642036-independence-vs-emerson

Quick look

• Matchup: Emerson Mavericks (home) vs. Independence Knights (away)

• Date/time: Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025 — 7 p.m. CDT

• Location: Frisco, Texas

• SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5642036-independence-vs-emerson

Last meeting and storyline

Emerson dominated the most recent meeting a season ago, beating Independence 63-7 on Nov. 1, 2024. That result gives the Mavericks a clear recent edge heading into this rematch; Independence will look to tighten things up and respond. Weather for the game is tied to Frisco, Texas (forecast available), so fans should check conditions closer to kickoff.

Streaming and tickets

• Emerson’s games are available on NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/new-school-11-emerson-west-mckinney-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

• No ticketing links provided on the SBLive page — check the host school for ticket info.

Fan engagement

Emerson currently has 14 fans listed on SBLive and Independence has 5. Picks are a fun way to support your team (both teams show 0 picks now). These numbers and any win-chance projections can change — follow the teams and make picks to show support and boost fan totals:

• Follow Emerson: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/528320-emerson-mavericks

• Follow Independence: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/263546-independence-knights

Want more? Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for updates, and tune into NFHS Network for the live stream if Emerson is hosting. Picks are just for fun — make yours and help your team get noticed.