Payson's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They put the hurt on the East Leopards with a sharp 3-0 win. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lions as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
While Payson won a shutout, things came down to the wire in the third set they played. Once all was said and done, the final score wound up at 25-12, 25-8, 25-23.
Parker Houston was the offensive standout of the match as he had seven digs and four aces. That's the most aces he has posted since back in March.
Houston wasn't the only good server: Payson was lethal from the service line and finished the game with 13 aces. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East only served one ace.
Lions
| 04/10/25 @ East | 3-0 |
| 03/20/25 @ Provo | 3-0 |
| 03/11/25 @ Salem Hills | 3-2 |
Payson's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-5. As for East, they are on a 30-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-21.
Coming up, Payson will host Provo at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions are facing the Bulldogs at the right time seeing as the Bulldogs are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for East, they will head out to take on Skyline at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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