Soccer Recap: Payson Has No Trouble Against Madison Highland Prep

Longhorns

Margin (Wins)

09/04/25 @ Chino Valley	9
09/25/25 vs Highland Prep	8
09/11/25 @ Holbrook	6
08/27/25 @ Round Valley	5
08/22/25 @ Ash Fork	5

After losing to Madison Highland Prep the last time they met, Payson decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Longhorns were the clear victors by a 5-1 margin over the Heat on Thursday. The result was nothing new for Payson, who have now won six matchups by four goals or more so far this season.

The victory made it two in a row for Payson and bumps their season record up to 7-5. As for Madison Highland Prep, they dropped their record down to 2-9-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matches. Payson will take on Blue Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Madison Highland Prep, they will face off against St. Augustine Catholic at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Madison Highland Prep will be up against St. Augustine Catholic's rather soft defense (which has allowed 2.75 goals per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.