The Payson Lions will take on the Uintah Utes at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
On Wednesday, Payson was able to grind out a solid victory over Juan Diego Catholic, taking the game 14-10. The Lions haven't had any issues with the Soaring Eagle recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Ruger Braithwaite
| 03/04/26 vs Juan Diego Catholic | 8 |
| 04/14/25 vs American Leadership Academy | 6 |
| 04/22/25 vs Provo | 5 |
| 05/02/25 @ Cottonwood | 4 |
| 03/22/25 vs Juan Diego Catholic | 4 |
Ruger Braithwaite made a big impact no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Those eight strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Payson let Ty Marvin and Brigzen Houser run wild. Marvin went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while Houser went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs Houser has posted since back in April of 2025. Another player making a difference was Yoshi Schaugaard, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Uintah gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Wednesday. They blew past South Summit 13-3.
Payson came up short against Uintah in their previous matchup back in April of 2025, falling 7-2. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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