You can't lose the game if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Timpview's strategy against Payson on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Thunderbirds blew the Lions out of the water with an 85-51 final score. The Thunderbirds have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five matchups by 30 points or more this season.
Timpview got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jackson Palmer out in front who went 6-for-7 en route to 15 points and six rebounds. Those 15 points gave Palmer a new career-high. Dean Rueckert was another key player, shooting 62% from the field to rack up 22 points.
Timpview was working as a unit and finished the game with 20 assists. They racked up seven more assists than Payson's also-impressive total of 13.
Payson's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Scott Bylund, who went 6-for-11 on his way to 15 points, and Austin Staheli, who posted 13 points. Thanks to that strong game, Bylund now owns an excellent 45% shooting accuracy. Another player making a difference was Garrison Hill, who shot 71% from the field en route to 11 points.
Thunderbirds
| 01/16/26 vs Payson | 85-51 |
| 01/02/26 vs Juan Diego Catholic | 80-43 |
| 12/10/25 vs Dixie | 68-51 |
| 02/25/25 vs Alta | 61-51 |
| 02/21/25 vs Kearns | 67-31 |
| + 3 more games |
Timpview pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Payson, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-4.
Looking ahead, Timpview will venture away from home to challenge Salem Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Thunderbirds' defense better be ready for this one: the Skyhawks have averaged an impressive 66.6 points per game this season. As for Payson, they will be playing at home against Orem at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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