The Payson Longhorns will square off against the Thatcher Eagles at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
While Longhorns fans will have to keep waiting for their squad to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Friday's season opener. They blew past Safford 53-23 last Friday.
Payson's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Bailey Cline, who posted six points and 12 rebounds. That's the most points Cline has posted since back in January. The team also got some help courtesy of Nellie Whaley, who scored nine points along with six boards and three steals.
Meanwhile, Thatcher strolled past Morenci with points to spare on Monday, taking the game 40-22.
Everything came up roses for Payson against Thatcher when the teams last played back in December of 2024, as the team secured a 58-31 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Longhorns since the squad 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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