Fans at Thursday's league challenge between the Thornton Trojans (Thornton, CO) and the visiting Aurora Central Trojans (Aurora, CO), saw Thornton's basketball squad hold off Aurora Central by a tally of 43-41.

With the victory, Thornton improves its record to 5-16 on the campaign. The Trojans travel to Brighton (Brighton, CO) to confront the Bulldogs in a 5A/4A East Metro challenge on Wednesday, February 15. The Bulldogs come into the challenge with a record of 8-13. Brighton lost 60-57 in their recent league challenge against Hinkley (Aurora, CO)

Next up, the Trojans confront the Gateway Olympians (Aurora, CO) in a 5A/4A East Metro challenge, on Wednesday, February 15. Aurora Central will attempt to improve on its 1-19 season record. The Olympians come into the challenge with a 5-16 record after their 78-68 league win over Northglenn (Northglenn, CO).