Page played a tough game on Friday in which they were outscored in every quarter. They lost 47-21 to the Payson Longhorns. The Sand Devils haven't had much luck with the Longhorns recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why Page lost, don't look at Joseph Benally. Despite the final result, he rushed for 82 yards and one touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 217 yards and one TD.
Page didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Andrew Cummings.
Payson got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Nolan Keeney out in front who rushed for 57 yards and a pair of scores on only six carries, and also threw for 126 yards and a pair of TDs on only 11 passes. Those 57 rushing yards gave Keeney a new career-high. Bert Scheer was another key player, gaining 134 total yards and a touchdown.
Page's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Payson, they have started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it.
Coming up, Page will venture away from home to face off against Show Low at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Payson, they will head out to challenge San Tan Foothills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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