The Payson Longhorns will head out on the road to face off against the Chino Valley Cougars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Payson will be strutting in after a victory while Chino Valley will be coming in after a loss.
Payson will roll into the game after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up seven points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Fountain Hills on Friday. Payson simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat Fountain Hills 49-0 on the road. The result was nothing new for the Longhorns, who have now won three contests by 25 points or more so far this season.
Payson's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Nolan Keeney, who threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Another big playmaker for Payson was Keaton Potter, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Meanwhile, it's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 42-14, which was the final score in Chino Valley's tilt against Maryvale two weeks ago. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Kai Holmes, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Sibole, who threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
Payson's win bumped their record up to 4-1. As for Chino Valley, their defeat was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
Everything came up roses for Payson against Chino Valley in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 46-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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