Basketball Recap: Payson Comes Up Short

Payson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their sixth straight loss dating back to last season. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 44-42 heartbreaker at the hands of the Thatcher Eagles. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Longhorns have suffered since November 29, 2024.

Payson's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.

Looking ahead, Payson will take on Apache Junction at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Thatcher, they will challenge Blue Ridge at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.