Payson is 0-3 against Mountain View since April of 2024 but things could change on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the cobwebs and hit the court against one another at 6:30 p.m.
Payson is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Timpanogos, who was ranked 24th at the time (Payson was ranked 21st). The Lions took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Timberwolves last Thursday. The Lions' defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-15, 25-18, 23-25, 25-22.
Meanwhile, Mountain View beat Provo 3-1 last Thursday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Bruins.
Mountain View was especially dominant in the first set. The final score came out to 25-15, 25-23, 23-25, 25-19.
Payson better keep an eye on Henry Hulse. He was instrumental in Mountain View's win, getting seven digs and one assist.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 13-4. As for Mountain View, the victory got them back to even at 9-9.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Tuesday's matchup: Payson has really dialed in their serving this season, having averaged 7.3 aces per game. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've been averaging 5.3 aces. Given these competing strengths, it'll be interesting to see how their clash plays out. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more volleyball content.
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