Arizona High School Basketball - Payson nips Blue Ridge
January 18, 2024: Payson, AZ 85541 Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) backers were pleased Thursday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets (Lakeside, AZ), 43-38 in a league bout.
With the victory, Payson upgrades its record to 15-6 on the campaign. The Longhorns travel to Winslow (Winslow, AZ) to play the Bulldogs in a 3A East bout on Tuesday, January 23. The Bulldogs come into the bout with a record of 4-14. Winslow lost 56-37 in their recent non-league bout against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy (Tucson, AZ)
Next up, the Yellow Jackets play the Show Low Cougars (Show Low, AZ) in a 3A East bout, on Tuesday, January 23. Blue Ridge will attempt to upgrade on its 11-4 season record. The Cougars come into the bout with a 21-1 record after their 42-37 league win over Snowflake (Snowflake, AZ).