Payson is 1-6 against Lehi since December of 2014 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Payson Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lehi Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. Payson will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
Payson will head into Tuesday's matchup hoping to keep the good times rolling: they proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 32) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past Brighton 47-44. Given the Lions' advantage in MaxPreps' Utah basketball rankings (they are ranked fifth, while the Bengals are ranked 51st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Lehi, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They snuck past Springville with a 42-36 victory on Monday.
Lehi's win came from a few key players Payson will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Brynlee Cook, who posted nine points. The team also got some help courtesy of Mckenzie Jepson, who earned six points.
Payson's win was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 9-1. Those victories came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 53.3 points per game. As for Lehi, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Payson came up short against Lehi in their previous matchup back in December of 2023, falling 43-39. Will Payson have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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