Payson is 1-6 against Provo since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Tuesday. Payson will venture away from home to take on Provo at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty goal totals in their previous games.
As a matter of fact, Payson put up the most points they have all season on Monday. Their defense stepped up to hand Juab a 5-0 shutout. Payson's defense has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a goal in their last three matchups.
Meanwhile, Provo got the win against Juan Diego Catholic on Thursday by a conclusive 10-2. With Provo ahead 8-1 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
Their offense was hitting Juan Diego Catholic from everywhere, as seven different players booted in a goal. Ethan Greene led that balanced group of strikers and accounted for two goals all by himself.
Payson's victory bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Provo, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Payson came out on top in a nail-biter against Provo when the teams last played back in April of 2024, sneaking past 5-4. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson since the team won't have the home-pitch advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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