Payson hasn't had much luck against Lehi recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Lions are taking a road trip to face off against the Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Payson is headed into the game having just posted their closest win since January 3rd on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 45-43 victory over Olympus.
Meanwhile, Lehi hadn't done well against Riverton recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Pioneers took down the Silverwolves 52-37. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Pioneers.
Lehi's win came from a few key players Payson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brynlee Cook, who posted 15 points. Cali Ashton was another key player, putting up 11 points.
Payson's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Lehi, their record now sits at 2-0.
Payson won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer when the teams last played back in January, slipping by Lehi 49-48. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Lions since the team won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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