Football Recap: Payson Piles Up the Points Against Kearns

It was a proper cat-fight when Payson faced off against Kearns on Friday. The Lions blew past the Cougars 45-7. With the Lions ahead 32-7 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.

Payson had a senior duo take command as Trevyn Wall threw for 385 yards and three touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes and David Fullmer picked up 168 receiving yards and one TD. Fullmer's longest reception was for an incredible 91 yards. Carson Wall did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 132 receiving yards.

Payson didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Kearns to a completion percentage of just 6.7%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from four players: Corbin Richins, Trevor Robinson, Sylvestre Rodriguez, and Mitchell Jensen, who each logged one passes deflected. Payson wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 68.6%.

Payson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Garrett Marvin and Robinson.

Payson's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Kearns, they now also have a losing record of 1-2.

Payson and Kearns will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Lions are set to take on their familiar foe Timpview at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Kearns will square off against rival Cyprus at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.