Hillcrest extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to ten on Saturday, dropping them down to 0-7. They were outmatched by the Payson Lions and fell 61-17. The matchup marked the Huskies' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
Hillcrest's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Lanie Mathews, who posted seven points, and Mya Ward, who scored no points. Emily Mandel also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
As for Payson, their win bumped their record up to 3-6. That looming 61-17 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
Emmy Hales produced another solid performance shooting 75% from the field en route to 21 points in addition to six rebounds and three blocks. That makes it four consecutive games in which she has scored at least a third of Payson's points. Another player making a difference was Ruby Bahr, who earned eight points.
Hillcrest has already played their next game, a 43-22 victory against Logan on the 16th. As for Payson, they will be home for the holidays to greet Provo at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 56.6 points per game this season.
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