It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Crimson Cliffs can now relate to. They lost 3-0 to the Payson Lions on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Mustangs of the 3-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Crimson Cliffs' loss came despite strong showings from Colsen Neal and Nathan Dana. Neal had 14 digs, while Dana had 18 assists and five digs. Neal is on a roll when it comes to digs, as he's now had 12 or more in each of the last six games he's played.
Among those leading the charge was Parker Houston, who had ten digs.
Mustangs
| 05/07/25 vs Payson | 0-3 |
| 05/07/25 vs Stansbury | 3-0 |
| 04/24/25 @ Dixie | 3-0 |
| 04/22/25 vs Snow Canyon | 3-0 |
| 04/19/25 vs Salem Hills | 3-2 |
Crimson Cliffs moved to 18-9 with that defeat, which also ended their four-game winning streak. As for Payson, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 20-9.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Crimson Cliffs will take on Green Canyon at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday. As for Payson, they will face off against Orem at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday. The Tigers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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