Payson had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Mountain View Bruins by a score of 3-1 on Wednesday. That's the third time they've managed to beat them this season, with their most recent win being a 3-2 victory two weeks ago.
Waylon Francom paced Payson's offense, picking up 18 kills. Francom got some help from Dillon Houston and his 37 assists. Houston also made an impact serving: he shared the team lead in aces with Parker Houston, racking up three apiece.
Henry Hulse and Braxton Ward certainly did their best on Wednesday to avoid the loss. Hulse had 14 digs, while Ward had 12 digs and one assist.
Lions
| 05/07/25 vs Mountain View | 3-1 |
| 04/26/25 vs Hunter | 3-0 |
| 04/26/25 vs Virgin Valley | 3-1 |
The victory (which was Payson's third in a row) raised their record to 19-9. As for Mountain View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 11-15 record this season.
Payson didn't take long to hit the court again: they've already played their next matchup, a 3-0 win against Crimson Cliffs on the 7th. As for Mountain View, they have also already played their next contest, a 2-0 victory against Stansbury on the 7th.
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