Football Game Preview: Hillcrest Hornets vs. Branson Pirates

The Hillcrest Hornets will face off against the Branson Pirates at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Hillcrest has struggled recently with nine defeats in a row, while Branson will arrive with three straight wins.

On Friday, Hillcrest ended up a good deal behind Parkview and lost 27-8.

Meanwhile, Branson won against Carl Junction last Friday with 35 points and they decided to stick to that point total again on Friday. The Pirates came out on top against Logan-Rogersville by a score of 35-28.

Hillcrest's loss dropped their record down to 0-8. As for Branson, their victory bumped their record up to 6-2.

Hillcrest took a serious blow against Branson when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 49-0. Will the Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.