Provo is 8-0 against Payson since September of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Provo Bulldogs will head out on the road to challenge the Payson Lions at 5:00 p.m. Both have had a bumpy ride up to this point with four consecutive losses for Provo and six for Payson.
Provo managed to keep up with Timpanogos until halftime on Tuesday, but things quickly went downhill from there. Provo lost 3-0 to Timpanogos. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah soccer rankings (they are ranked 79th, while the Timberwolves are ranked ninth).
Meanwhile, Payson fell victim to Uintah and their airtight defense on Thursday. They came up short against the Utes, falling 6-0.
Provo's defeat dropped their record down to 3-9. As for Payson, their loss dropped their record down to 2-8.
Provo beat Payson 3-1 when the teams last played back in August. The rematch might be a little tougher for Provo since the squad won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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