The Payson Lions are taking a road trip to challenge the Timpanogos Timberwolves at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Payson has seven straight wins, Timpanogos has three straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the court.
Payson is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Utah's top teams: Provo, who was ranked 23rd at the time (Payson was ranked sixth). Payson put the hurt on Provo with a sharp 67-41 victory on Friday. The Lions have made a habit of sweeping their opponents off the court, having now won five games by 26 points or more this season.
Meanwhile, Timpanogos came up short against Mountain View on Friday and fell 39-29. The contest marked the Timberwolves' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Payson's win was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 12-1. The wins came thanks to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 55.5 points per game. As for Timpanogos, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-6.
Everything came up roses for Payson against Timpanogos in their previous meeting back in February of 2024, as the team secured a 70-29 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Payson since the squad won't have the home-court advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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