How to watch, buy tickets and get live scores

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

Both teams are ranked in the top 5 of their respective states' preseason rankings and both are looking to make a statement in front of a national audience early in the season.

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

Planning to attend this game in person? Buy your tickets in advance at GoFan.

How to watch the Grayson vs Thompson football game

What: One of the best high school football teams in Georgia will face one of the best high school football teams in Alabama when Grayson takes on 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 Thompson vs. Grayson tickets with GoFan.

How to watch live streams online: Watch Grayson vs Thompson live on NFHS Network

TV channel: This game will be televised nationally on ESPN2.

Make your choice: Do you think you know who will win this duel? VOTE HERE

Grayson

The Rams finished No. 4 in the preseason rankings of the Top 25 in Georgia high school football and quickly showed their strengths with a 25-3 home win over Collins Hill last week.

There's no doubt Grayson is excited about the nationally televised game against an Alabama opponent, but the Rams' real goal this season is to win the Class 6A state championship after reaching the semifinals last year.

Thomas

Led by two of Alabama's top 10 recruits, the Warriors begin the year ranked No. 2 in the top 25 preseason rankings of Alabama high school football teams.

After narrowly losing to Phenix City in the 7A state championship game last year, they are hoping their big-name players can lead them to the state championship this season.

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