Payson is 0-6 against Orem since March of 2018 but things could change on Friday. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Payson challenge Orem at 3:30 p.m.
Payson managed to slip by Provo the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. Payson lost 5-1 to Provo on Tuesday. The game was up for grabs at halftime, but sadly Payson struggled afterwards.
Meanwhile, Orem came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 goals), and they left with even more momentum. They never let the Thunderbirds get on the board and left with a 4-0 win. Orem might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four matches by four goals or more this season.
Orem's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Payson, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
Payson came up short against Orem in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, falling 5-3. Will Payson 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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