Payson
7-4
Longhorns
10
Final
20
Thatcher
9-2
Eagles

Payson Varsity Football @ Thatcher

Game Info
On 10/17, the Payson varsity football team lost their away non-conference game against Thatcher (AZ) by a score of 20-10.
RecapStatsMatchup
Boxscore
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Payson--------10
Thatcher--------20
Final score provided by S. ScoreFinder
Arizona High School Football - Thatcher defeats Payson

In Friday's non-league match, the host Thatcher Eagles football squad scored a good 20-10 victory over the Payson Longhorns.

The Eagles (7-1) will now prepare for their battle against Sabino (Tucson, AZ). The Sabercats go into the 3A East battle with a 3-5 record. In their last match, Sabino was beaten by Florence (Florence, AZ), 44-24, in a league match.

Coming up next, the Longhorns confront the River Valley Dust Devils (Mohave Valley, AZ) in a non-league match, on Friday, October 24. Payson will attempt to upgrade on its 6-2 season record. The Dust Devils come into the match with a 5-3 record after their 40-6 non-league win over Seton Catholic (Chandler, AZ).

October 17, 2025 • Thatcher, AZ 85552
Top Performers
Passing
N. Keeney
Payson
N. Keeney
#8QB, DB
7/19
CMP/ATT
131
YDS
1
INT
C. Johnson
Thatcher
C. Johnson
#17QB, FS
9/10
CMP/ATT
62
YDS
Rushing
Payson
N. Tsosie
#15RB, LB
49
YDS
8
CAR
R. Jones
Thatcher
R. Jones
#8RB, LB
60
YDS
2
TD
10
CAR
Receiving
Payson
B. Scheer
#5RB, DB
96
YDS
4
REC
Thatcher
D. Riney
#31RB, LB
49
YDS
3
REC
Player(s) of the Game
#17 Chad Johnson Player of the Game badge
Eagles
Congratulations to #17 Chad Johnson (overall), #8 Ryan Jones (offensive), #62 Landon Robbins (defensive) and #22 Tanner Smith (special teams) for being selected the Thatcher Football Players of the Game.
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