If Payson was feeling good fresh off their 16-1 takedown of Benjamin Franklin last Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. Payson lost 17-8 to the Northwest Christian Crusaders on Thursday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Longhorns of the 12-11 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March of 2023.
Holdyn Waterman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Caelee Boyle was another key player, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Longhorns
| 03/27/25 vs Northwest Christian | 13 |
| 03/25/25 @ Benjamin Franklin | 11 |
| 03/19/25 @ San Tan Foothills | 12 |
| 03/18/25 vs Globe | 12 |
| 03/06/25 @ Camp Verde | 11 |
| + 5 more games |
Waterman wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Payson kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
Payson has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. Northwest Christian's record now sits at 8-4.
Coming up, Payson will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Apache Junction at 6:00 p.m. As for Northwest Christian, they will head out on the road to square off against Seton Catholic at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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