It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Payson had no problem doing just that on Friday. They walked away with a 45-34 victory over the Pine View Panthers. Winning may never get old, but the Lions sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
Avery Roundy
| 02/14/25 vs Pine View | 7 |
| 02/07/25 vs Uintah | 2 |
| 02/04/25 @ Mountain View | 5 |
| 01/28/25 vs Provo | 2 |
| 01/24/25 vs Orem | 2 |
| + 21 more games |
Payson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Avery Roundy led the charge by going 5-for-9 to rack up 13 points and seven steals. That's the most steals Roundy has posted since back in February of 2024. Quincey Mathews was another key player, putting up 13 points and seven rebounds.
Payson pushed their record up to 20-2 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.0 points over those games. As for Pine View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which has put a noticeable dent in their 13-12 record this season.
Looking ahead, a feisty cat fight will be fought as the Lions duke it out with the Bobcats at 4:10 p.m. on Thursday. Payson is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 54.8 points per game this season. Pine View does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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