The Payson Longhorns will venture away from home to square off against the Florence Gophers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Tuesday, Payson earned a 50-39 win over Show Low.
Meanwhile, on MondayFlorence's undefeated season almost came to an end. It was close, but they ultimately received the gift of a 60-58 victory from a begrudging Gophers squad.
Florence's win came from a few key players Payson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Logan Stenson, who dropped a double-double on ten points and 11 rebounds. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.3 blocks per game. Another player making a difference was Casey Fowler, who made all 6 shots he took for 16 points and five rebounds.
Florence smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with ten offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now pulled down at least eight offensive boards in 14 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Florence's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Payson, the victory got them back to even at 4-4.
Payson didn't have too much breathing room in their match against Florence in their previous meeting back in December of 2023, but they still walked away with a 64-58 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson 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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