Payson was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a blow against the Provo Bulldogs, falling 47-20. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah football rankings (they are ranked 86th, while the Bulldogs are ranked 33rd).
Payson's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was David Fullmer, who picked up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown. Trevyn Wall also helped out by tossing the rock for 291 yards.
A big part of Provo's win came down to the chemistry between Gehrig Orchard and his top target Griffin Demartini. Orchard threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns while Demartini picked up 56 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Demartini also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and forcing a fumble.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Provo, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 4-2.
Payson will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Timpanogos at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Timpanogos' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Provo, they will face off against Spanish Fork at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Spanish Fork will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Provo surely won't give up without a fight.
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