Orem lost against Payson back in January of 2024 and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Orem Tigers were beaten by the Payson Lions 66-24. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked 113th, while the Lions are ranked fifth).
Emmy Hales was her usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 19 points and ten boards for Payson. Hales is also crushing it when it comes to blocks: she's posted at least two every time she's taken the court this season. Another player making a difference was Quincey Mathews, who dropped a double-double on 15 points and ten rebounds.
Orem has traveled a rocky road recently having lost eight of their last ten contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-11 record this season. As for Payson, their win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1.
Orem will take on Uintah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Payson, they will square off against Provo at 5:15 p.m. on Friday. Provo will roll in looking for their 11th straight victory, something Payson surely won't give up without a fight.
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