Payson and Brighton squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Payson had to settle for second. They lost 3-0 to the Bengals. The Lions were not able to make up for their loss to the Bengals from their previous meeting back in October of 2021.
Payson was held off the scoreboard, but that almost wasn't the case: they kept the second set very close. The match finished with set scores of 25-16, 25-23, 25-17.
Brooklyn Shirley
| 10/24/25 vs Brighton | 13 |
| 10/21/25 @ Salem Hills | 35 |
| 10/14/25 vs Springville | 34 |
| 10/09/25 vs Maple Mountain | 25 |
| 10/07/25 @ Pleasant Grove | 18 |
| + 23 more games |
Payson's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Brooklyn Shirley, who had 13 digs and 13 assists, and Brynley Nielson, who had 12 digs. Shirley is crushing it when it comes to assists: she's posted at least 13 every time she's taken the court this season.
Payson's loss dropped their record down to 14-14. As for Brighton, they moved to 12-15 with that win, which also ended their five-match losing streak.
Payson does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Brighton, they wasted no time getting back out on the court and have already played their next matchup, a 3-2 defeat against Fremont on the 29th.
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