Merino at Lyons preview: Rams visit Lions on Thursday, Sept. 18, 7 p.m. MDT

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Merino travels to Lyons for a nonleague matchup on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Kickoff at Lyons High School is set for 7 p.m. MDT. The visiting Merino Rams face the Lyons Lions in a game that will be played in Lyons, Colo.

Game details

What: Merino Rams at Lyons Lions (nonleague)

When: Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025, at 7 p.m. MDT

Where: Lyons, Colo.

Game page: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/games/5753076-merino-vs-lyons

Home: Lyons Lions — https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/teams/258127-lyons-lions

Away: Merino Rams — https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/teams/258136-merino-rams

Why this one matters

The Rams and Lions last met on Sept. 21, 2024, when Merino rolled to a 57-12 victory in Lyons. That result gives this meeting a storyline: Lyons will aim to tighten up on defense and avoid a repeat, while Merino will look to keep the momentum from that lopsided win. Both programs are small-town staples in Colorado football, and local pride will be on the line.

Streaming and tickets

Live stream: Both schools list NFHS Network pages for coverage — Merino: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/merino-high-school-merino-co/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive; Lyons: https://nfhsnetwork.com/schools/lyons-high-school-lyons-co/football?referrer_name=scorebooklive&utm_campaign=scorebooklive&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=scorebooklive

Tickets: No ticketing links provided. Check the schools or the game page for updates: https://scorebooklive.com/colorado/football/games/5753076-merino-vs-lyons

Weather and notes

Weather: Forecast details are not listed in the game data; check local forecasts as the date approaches.

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