Payson gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They came out on top against the Olympus Titans by a score of 59-51. For the Lions, this counts as revenge for the 52-50 victory the Titans walked away with the last time they faced one another back in November of 2023.
Payson's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Emmy Hales led the charge by posting 14 points plus six assists and six steals. Those six assists gave Hales a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Avery Roundy, who went 5 for 6 en route to 13 points plus six rebounds and five steals.
Olympus' loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Cammie Bontempo, who posted ten points plus five rebounds and five steals. Claire Hazen was another key player, scoring 12 points plus four steals.
Olympus' defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Payson will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Green Canyon at 7:00 p.m. on December 3rd. Olympus will also get a bit of a break before their next match: they'll face off against Cottonwood at 7:00 p.m. on December 4th.
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