Axtell Eagles at Hanover Wildcats — High school football preview (Friday, Oct. 17, 2025)
Hanover -
Axtell travels to Hanover for a Friday night showdown in Hanover, Kan.
- Game: Axtell Eagles at Hanover Wildcats — https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/games/5795724-axtell-vs-hanover
- Date/time: Friday, Oct. 17, 2025 — 7 p.m. CDT (5 p.m. PDT as listed on the game page)
- Location: Hanover, Kan.
- Home team: Hanover Wildcats
- Visiting team: Axtell Eagles
Last meeting
This is a rematch of last season’s lopsided affair: Axtell rolled to a 58-12 win over Hanover on Oct. 18, 2024. The Eagles exploded for 44 points in the second quarter during that game. Full box score and recap: https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/games/4677444-hanover-vs-axtell
Streaming and tickets
- Both programs list NFHS Network pages where live video is often available (may require a subscription):
- Axtell NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/axtell-high-school-axtell-ks/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
- Hanover NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/hanover-high-school-hanover-ks/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive
Fan notes and how to follow
- SBLive links for quick access: game — https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/games/5795724-axtell-vs-hanover; Hanover — https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/teams/236510-hanover-wildcats; Axtell — https://scorebooklive.com/kansas/football/teams/236497-axtell-eagles
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- Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and fun only; they are not tied to any official win projections. These numbers can change — follow the teams and make your pick if you want to show support.
Why this one matters
Rematches carry extra drama, and Axtell’s big win last year gives this game a narrative edge. Hanover will be searching for answers at home while Axtell looks to prove last season’s result was no fluke. Expect a lively crowd and, if available, a stream on NFHS Network.
Follow the links above for live updates and the official box score on game night.