Payson faced Wasatch in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Tuesday. The Lions fell just short of the Wasps by a score of 3-2. The Lions' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
In an exciting match in which no team claimed back-to-back wins, Payson sadly wound up on the wrong side. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 21-25, 25-22, 22-25, 15-7.
Brynley Nielson
| 09/02/25 @ Wasatch | 26 |
| 08/27/25 @ West Jordan | 6 |
| 08/23/25 vs Box Elder | 9 |
| 08/23/25 vs Crimson Cliffs | 13 |
| 08/23/25 vs Grantsville | 9 |
| + 7 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Payson lost, don't look at Brynley Nielson. Despite the final result, she had 26 digs and five aces. With that strong performance, Nielson is now averaging an impressive 11.2 digs per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Allie Mangum, who had 15 digs.
Payson's defeat dropped their record down to 8-5. As for Wasatch, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Looking ahead, Payson will face off against Spanish Fork at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Wasatch, they will take on Hurricane at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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