The Payson Lions will face off against the American Fork Cavemen at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Payson has given up an average of 55 points per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Payson is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Bountiful on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Lions came up short against the Redhawks, falling 69-43. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask American Fork). They were the clear victors by a 77-54 margin over Olympus on Friday. The Cavemen pushed the score to 56-34 by the end of the third, a deficit the Titans had little chance of recovering from.
Payson's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for American Fork, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Payson came up short against American Fork when the teams last played back in December of 2023, falling 42-36. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other basketball content.
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