The Payson Longhorns are taking a road trip to take on the Chino Valley Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Payson will be strutting in after a win while Chino Valley will be coming in after a defeat.
Payson will roll into the match after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Fountain Hills on Friday. Payson claimed a resounding 49-0 victory over Fountain Hills on the road. The Longhorns might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won three games by 25 points or more this season.
Payson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gunner Lee, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Lee a new career-high in rushing yards. Keaton Potter also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Meanwhile, Chino Valley had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of Maryvale. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.
Despite their loss, Chino Valley saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Kai Holmes, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns, was perhaps the best of all. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Sibole, who threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
Payson's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Chino Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Payson against Chino Valley in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, as the squad secured a 46-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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