Thornton at Grand Junction — Tigers host Trojans on Thursday, Oct. 9

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Thornton travels to Grand Junction on Thursday, Oct. 9, when the Grand Junction Tigers host the Thornton Trojans at 7 p.m. MDT at Grand Junction High School. Follow the full game page on SBLive for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/games/5750464-thornton-vs-grand-junction

Quick facts

Date/time: 7 p.m. MDT, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025

Location: Grand Junction High School — Grand Junction, Colo.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/games/5750464-thornton-vs-grand-junction

Grand Junction Tigers: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/teams/234319-grand-junction-tigers

Thornton Trojans: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/teams/231838-thornton-trojans

What to watch

Grand Junction will host Thornton fresh off a dominant meeting last season — the teams met Oct. 11, 2024, at Thornton, where Grand Junction rolled to a 57-7 victory. That lopsided result gives the Tigers momentum and something to protect at home; the Trojans will be looking for quick answers and redemption on the road.

Streaming and tickets

Grand Junction NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/grand-junction-high-school-grand-junction-co/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Thornton NFHS Network: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/thornton-high-school-thornton-co/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

(If a school is streaming, the NFHS Network links above are the best place to start. Check the SBLive game page for last-minute updates and any local ticketing information.)

Notes and fan info

Weather: A forecast for Grand Junction, Colo., is available for the game date — see the SBLive game page for the latest conditions.

Fans: Grand Junction currently has followers on SBLive; Thornton has room to grow. Following teams on SBLive helps increase visibility and engagement.

Picks: Make your pick on the game page for fun — picks are for fan engagement only and not tied to any official projection. Any follower counts, picks or win projections may change, so follow the teams you care about and make a pick if you want to show support.

Preview takeaway

Grand Junction enters the matchup with recent momentum from last year’s blowout; Thornton will be aiming for a faster start and a tighter defensive effort to keep the game competitive. Tune in at 7 p.m. MDT Thursday on the NFHS streams or follow live updates on SBLive: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/games/5750464-thornton-vs-grand-junction