Grayson vs. Thompson football: How to watch, buy tickets & get live score updates (8/22/2024)

Watch live as Grayson (Georgia) battles Thompson (Alabama) on Thursday in a nationally televised showdown

Sam Brown | Aug 20, 2024

Grayson (Georgia) and Thompson (Alabama) square off on Thursday in a nationally televised matchup on ESPN2. / Colin Hubbard

State bragging rights will be on the line Thursday night when Grayson (Georgia) and Thompson (Alabama) face off in a nationally televised high school football showdown.

Each team is ranked in the Top 5 of their respective state's preseason rankings, and both will be looking to make an early season statement in front of a national audience.

You can watch Grayson vs. Thompson live on the NFHS Network or catch it on national television on ESPN2.

Plan to attend this game in person? Buy your tickets before you go with GoFan.

How to watch Grayson vs. Thompson football

What: One of Georgia high school football's best battles one of Alabama high school football's best when Grayson visits Thompson in a nationally televised matchup.

When: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 22

Where: Thompson High School | Alabaster, Alabama

How to buy tickets: Buy your tickets to see Thompson vs. Grayson with GoFan.

How to watch live stream online: Watch Grayson vs. Thompson live on the NFHS Network

TV Channel: This game will be nationally televised on ESPN2

Make your pick: Think you know who will win this matchup? VOTE HERE

Grayson

The Rams came in at No. 4 in the Top 25 Georgia high school football preseason rankings and quickly flexed their muscles with a 25-3 victory at home against Collins Hill last week.

There's no doubt Grayson is excited for a nationally televised matchup against an Alabama opponent, but the Rams' real focus this season is winning the Class 6A state championship after reaching the state semifinals a year ago.

Thompson

Led by two of the top 10 recruits in Alabama, the Warriors begin the year at No. 2 in the Top 25 Alabama high school football preseason rankings.

After barely losing to Phenix City in last year's 7A state title game, they will be hoping their big-name players can propel them to a state championship this season.

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Published Aug 20, 2024

SAM BROWN

Sam Brown covers high school sports as well as NCAA football and basketball. Sam began his professional career as a high school sports reporter for The Tennessean in Nashville where he covered boys and girls prep sports full-time and helped cover Vanderbilt football, Tennessee Titans football and Nashville Predators hockey. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with a double major in journalism and communication studies and currently lives in Seattle with his girlfriend and dog.