The Thornton Trojans will challenge the Mountain View Mountain Lions at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Thornton has given up an average of 58.7 points per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Thornton is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight games on Tuesday. They received a blow as they fell 67-52 to Adams City. Trojans fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Eagles since Tuesday.
The losing side was boosted by Jakiha Carter, who posted 18 points. Yosneiber Faria was another key player, putting up ten points.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mountain View). They blew past Wellington 83-57 on Tuesday. The Mountain Lions not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since February 18, 2025 (when they won 82-44).
Thornton better keep an eye on Cole Tonniges. He was instrumental in Mountain View's win, shooting 69% from the field to rack up 31 points along with eight assists and eight boards. Thanks to that strong game, Tonniges now owns an excellent 45.3% field goal percentage. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalen Sanchez, who had ten points in addition to five rebounds and three steals.
Mountain View's win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-5 and their overall record up to 5-7. As for Thornton, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Thornton came up short against Mountain View in their previous meeting back in January of 2025, falling 71-59. Will the Trojans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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