Carthage at Athens — Playoff rematch set for Dec. 5 in Athens

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Carthage (Bulldogs) travels to Athens to meet the Athens Hornets in a high-stakes playoff rematch on Friday, Dec. 5. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. Central at Athens (venue not listed). Follow the official game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5987684-carthage-vs-athens

Quick look:

Matchup: Carthage Bulldogs at Athens Hornets

Date/time: Friday, Dec. 5 — 7 p.m. Central

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5987684-carthage-vs-athens

Carthage team page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/251346-carthage-bulldogs

Athens team page: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/250969-athens-hornets

Why this one matters

These two met on Oct. 17 in a barnburner: Carthage edged Athens, 61-56, in a shootout (full recap and box score at the last meeting: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5646148-athens-vs-carthage). Expect another fast-paced, high-scoring affair as both teams push through the bracket.

Fan and pick info (may change — follow teams and make picks to show support):

Carthage Bulldogs: 78 fans, 13 picks on SBLive (https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/251346-carthage-bulldogs)

Athens Hornets: 13 fans, 1 pick on SBLive (https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/teams/250969-athens-hornets)

Picks on SBLive are for fan engagement and entertainment only. Numbers and any win projections can change — follow the teams you want to support and cast your pick to help grow the fan base.

Streaming and how to watch

Both schools maintain NFHS Network pages that often carry playoff coverage. Check these pages for possible streams:

Carthage NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/carthage-high-school-carthage-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Athens NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/athens-high-school-athens-tx/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Note: Official streaming availability and ticketing were not listed on the SBLive game page. Check the game link above and the NFHS Network pages before game time for updates.

Get involved

Follow both teams on SBLive, join the picks for fun and tell your friends to help grow the fan count. For live updates, box scores and more prep info, keep this game page bookmarked: https://scorebooklive.com/texas/football/games/5987684-carthage-vs-athens