The Chino Valley Cougars will take on the Payson Longhorns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Last Friday, Chino Valley took a blow against Maryvale, falling 42-14. The Cougars gained 75 more yards on the day, but it was the Panthers that made the best use of them.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Kai Holmes, who picked up 78 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Ben Sibole, who threw for 252 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Payson never let their opponents score on Friday. They blew past Fountain Hills 49-0 on the road. The game marked the Longhorns' most dominant win of the season.
Payson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Nolan Keeney led the charge by throwing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Keaton Potter also deserves a mention for his punt return touchdown.
Chino Valley's loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Payson, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Chino Valley took a serious blow against Payson in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 46-0. Will Chino Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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