Payson's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the ALA - Ironwood Warriors by a score of 5-1. The victory continues a trend for the Longhorns in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won three in a row.

Hunter Weinland
| 03/16/26 @ ALA - Ironwood | 3 |
| 03/10/26 vs Chino Valley | 2 |
| 03/02/26 @ Globe | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Bourgade Catholic | 2 |
| 03/20/25 @ Camp Verde | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Hunter Weinland, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Isaiah Dudley, who went 2-for-4 with one triple and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Payson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Payson now has a winning record of 5-4. As for ALA - Ironwood, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Payson is set to take on their familiar foe San Tan Foothills at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, ALA - Ironwood will face off against rival Northwest Christian at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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