Arizona High School Basketball - Alchesay can't hold off Payson
January 11, 2025: Payson, AZ 85541 Payson Longhorns (Payson, AZ) supporters left the game satisfied Saturday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the visiting Alchesay Falcons (Whiteriver, AZ), 53-49 in a non-league match.
With the victory, Payson advances its record to 7-9 on the year. The Longhorns host Benjamin Franklin (Queen Creek, AZ) to encounter the Chargers in a 3A Metro challenge on Tuesday, January 14. The Chargers come into the challenge with a record of 17-2. Benjamin Franklin won 48-43 in their recent non-league challenge against Horizon Honors (Phoenix, AZ)
In their next game, the Falcons encounter the Show Low Cougars (Show Low, AZ) in a 3A East challenge, on Tuesday, January 14. Alchesay will attempt to improve on its 15-7 season record. The Cougars come into the challenge with a 6-11 record after their 71-68 league loss to Winslow (Winslow, AZ).