Payson entered their game against Coconino on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Payson Longhorns took a blow against the Coconino Panthers, falling 44-7. The Longhorns' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Nolan Keeney threw for 86 yards on three of 12 attempts.
Marco Gureque was his top target, picking up 86 receiving yards. On the ground,
Bert Scheer rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Coconino had a senior duo take command as Fernando Ramirez rushed for 115 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.2 yards per carry and Colton Buckingham threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns while completing 84.2% of his passes. 104 of those passing yards were hauled in by Dylan Callado.
Having lost for the first time this season, Payson fell to 3-1. As for Coconino, the victory got them back to even at 1-1.
Payson is taking a road trip to challenge Fountain Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Coconino, they will host Arcadia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Coconino will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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