Eastern Hancock hosts Lapel in playoff rematch on Oct. 31

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Eastern Hancock (Royals) will host the Lapel Bulldogs in a high-stakes playoff rematch at Eastern Hancock High School in Charlottesville, Indiana. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Follow the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/games/5915747-eastern-hancock-vs-lapel

Quick game facts

• Date/time: 7 p.m. EDT Friday, Oct. 31, 2025

• Location: Eastern Hancock High School — Charlottesville, Ind.

• Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/games/5915747-eastern-hancock-vs-lapel

• Eastern Hancock Royals: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/teams/237742-eastern-hancock-royals (SBLive team page)

• Lapel Bulldogs: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/teams/237973-lapel-bulldogs (SBLive team page)

Why this one matters

These teams meet again after a razor-thin clash on Oct. 17, when Lapel edged Eastern Hancock 21-20 (full recap: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/games/5728916-eastern-hancock-vs-lapel). Expect another tight, physical matchup — the last meeting was decided by a single point and both schools will be looking for adjustments and momentum in this playoff tilt.

Streaming and broadcast

• Eastern Hancock lists an NFHS Network stream for its games: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/eastern-hancock-high-school-charlottesville-in/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Notes for fans

• SBLive follower counts: Lapel — 10 fans; Eastern Hancock — 4 fans. Lapel currently has 5 picks on SBLive pick’em. Those numbers can change — follow your team on SBLive and make a pick to show support. Picks are for fan engagement and are separate from any projections.

• Weather: game data lists Charlottesville, Ind.; check local forecasts before heading out for the evening game.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive, tune into the NFHS Network stream if you can, and make your pick on the SBLive game page to join the conversation. For updates, visit the game page: https://scorebooklive.com/indiana/football/games/5915747-eastern-hancock-vs-lapel

(For travel and ticket information, check with Eastern Hancock High School or the teams — no ticketing links were provided in the game data.)