Football Game Preview: Thurston Colts vs. Churchill Lancers + How To Watch

Colts

Points

11/07/25 vs Bend	34
10/24/25 @ North Eugene	26
10/17/25 @ Churchill	27
10/10/25 vs Crater	44
10/03/25 @ Springfield	38
+ 5 more games

Thurston is on a six-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Churchill is on a three-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Colts will welcome the Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Thurston is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 27.8 points per game this season.

Thurston is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 34-17 win over Bend.

Justin Fisher was his usual excellent self, rushing for 118 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards.

Thurston didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Bend to a completion percentage of just 43.5%. The team can thank Cruz Gray for the heroic effort on defense: he. Thurston hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.56 or higher in three consecutive matchups.

Thurston didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Hunter Bagwell, Bentlee Davenport, and Payton Ferriera picked up one apiece.

Meanwhile, Churchill was able to grind out a solid victory over Lebanon on Friday, taking the game 21-8.

Thurston better keep an eye on LUKAS BABBITT. He was instrumental in Churchill's win, rushing for 71 yards and one score.

Churchill's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Thurston, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.

Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Thurston has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 180.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Churchill struggles in that department as they've been averaging 266 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground.

Thurston was able to grind out a solid win over Churchill in their previous meeting back in October, winning 27-16. Do the Colts have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Lancers turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.