Holmes at Boone County — Rebels host Bulldogs on Friday, Aug. 22 (7 p.m. ET)

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Holmes (0-0) travels to Boone County (0-0) on Friday, Aug. 22, for a nonleague showdown at Boone County High School in Florence, Ky. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. ET. Fans can find the full game page on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/games/5732702-holmes-vs-boone-county

Quick facts

  • Date/time: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 — 7 p.m. ET

  • Location: Boone County High School, Florence, Ky.

  • Last meeting: Boone County beat Holmes 41-0 on Aug. 23, 2024

  • SBLive game page: https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/games/5732702-holmes-vs-boone-county

  • Boone County Rebels: https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/teams/241254-boone-county-rebels (fans: 3)

  • Holmes Bulldogs: https://scorebooklive.com/kentucky/football/teams/241805-holmes-bulldogs (fans: 1)

Why this matters

Boone County enters the season looking to build on last year’s decisive win over Holmes, while the Bulldogs will be seeking early momentum in Florence. The matchup offers a chance for Holmes to flip the script after the 2024 meeting, and for Boone County to set the tone in Week 1. Keep an eye on the SBLive game page for updates and any late roster news.

Streaming and broadcast

Both programs list NFHS Network feeds — fans can check these team pages for potential live streams:

  • Boone County NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/boone-county-high-school-florence-ky/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

  • Holmes NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/holmes-high-school-covington-ky/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Weather and logistics

The game will be played in Florence, Ky.; check the local forecast closer to kickoff for any changes. Arrive early for parking and ticketing information from Boone County High School.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive to get alerts and increase their fan counts. Make your picks on the game page for fun — picks are a fan-engagement feature and are not tied to any official projections. SBLive follower totals and pick counts can change, so follow the teams and vote for the squad you want to see win.