The Chino Valley Cougars will square off against the Payson Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Chino Valley had to suffer through a 42-14 loss at the hands of Maryvale. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-8.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Kai Holmes, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Sibole, who threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Payson never let their opponents score on Friday. They claimed a resounding 49-0 win over Fountain Hills on the road. That looming 49-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Longhorns yet this season.
Payson got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Nolan Keeney out in front who threw for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Another big playmaker for Payson was Keaton Potter, who returned a punt for a touchdown.
Chino Valley's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Payson, their win bumped their record up to 4-1.
Chino Valley took a serious blow against Payson in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, falling 46-0. Will Chino Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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