Payson had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 53-51 win over the Chinle Wildcats on Friday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Longhorns have posted since December 30, 2023.
Payson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Alondra Ramirez led the charge by shooting 56% from the field en route to 15 points. The last time Ramirez's field goal percentage was this high was back in January of 2024. Another player making a difference was Grace DeSchaaf, who posted seven points in addition to seven rebounds and five steals.
Payson has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 16 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 27-6 record this season. Chinle's defeat dropped their record down to 29-3.
Payson has already played their next contest, a 49-37 loss against Snowflake on the 1st. Chinle does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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