Emmy Hales
| 12/13/25 vs Hillcrest | 21 |
| 12/12/25 @ Cedar | 16 |
| 12/11/25 @ Hurricane | 21 |
| 12/08/25 vs American Fork | 16 |
If Hillcrest wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Payson, they should've done a better job of containing Emmy Hales. The Lions blew past the Huskies, posting a 61-17 victory thanks in part to Hales, who went 9-for-12 on her way to 21 points along with six boards and three blocks. The game was her fourth in a row with at least 16 points.
Makinley Renzello was another key player, putting up two points and four steals. She is becoming a predictor of Payson's success: when she posts at least three steals the team is 2-1 (and 1-5 when she doesn't).
Lanie Mathews and Mya Ward certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Mathews posted seven points, while Ward earned no points. Emily Mandel also deserves some recognition as she posted her first block of the season.
Payson's win bumped their record up to 3-6. As for Hillcrest, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-7.
Payson and Provo will compete for holiday cheer at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Lions' defense better be ready for this one: the Bulldogs have averaged an impressive 56.6 points per game this season. As for Hillcrest, they have already played their next contest, a 43-22 victory against Logan on the 16th.
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