Eagles
| vs PHS 10-1-2026 | 1-3 | L |
| @ SHS 9-29-2026 | 3-1 | W |
| vs EHS 9-23-2026 | 3-2 | W |
| @ PVHS 9-21-2026 | 3-0 | W |
| vs SHS 9-15-2026 | 3-0 | W |
It was a good run, but Thatcher unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak on Thursday. They took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Payson Longhorns.
The loss wasn't for lack of effort from Alli Johnson, who prevented things from getting worse by getting 26 assists and 12 digs. Brinlee Skousen was another key player, getting 13 kills, three digs, and a solo block.
Thatcher's defeat dropped their record down to 12-6. As for Payson, they have been performing incredibly well recently, winning 13 of their last 14 games. That's given a solid lift to their 25-4-2 record this season.
Thatcher wasted no time getting back out on the court and has already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against St. David on the 2nd. As for Payson, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Valley Christian at 6:00 p.m. on the 13th.
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