Show Low suffered their closest loss since August 25, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of the Payson Longhorns by a score of 24-21. Despite 60 more yards than the Longhorns, the Cougars couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
When it comes to explaining why Show Low lost, don't look at Jett Walker. Despite the final result, he picked up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 68 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries. Walker didn't just play on offense: he also made six total tackles and defended a pass. Another player making a difference was Perkins Kash, who rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
Show Low wouldn't let Payson keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Show Low can thank James Meek and Karter Alexander for forcing all of them.
The critical scores for Payson came from Marco Gureque, Jonny McAnerny, and Bert Scheer.
The defeat snapped Show Low's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-6 record. As for Payson, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season.
Show Low does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Payson, they are on the road again on Friday to play ALA - Ironwood at 7:00 p.m. Payson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.4 points per game this season.
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