The Juab Wasps didn't have too much breathing room in their matchup against the Payson Lions on Friday, but they still walked away with a 38-33 win. The Wasps' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Jaden Heap
| 08/22/25 @ Payson | 126 |
| 10/04/24 vs Canyon View | 97 |
| 09/20/24 @ Richfield | 90 |
| 08/16/24 @ Millard | 79 |
| 10/11/24 @ Carbon | 55 |
Jaden Heap went supernova, picking up 126 receiving yards and two TDs, while also rushing for 69 yards on only six carries. Those 126 receiving yards gave him a new career-high. Price Armstrong was another key player, having thrown for 314 yards and three touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Juab was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Payson only rushed for 116 rushing yards.
Juab's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out Trevyn Wall. seven times. Payson's QB won't forget Wyatt Downard anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Downard has been hot recently, having posted at least one sack the last three times he's played.
When it comes to explaining why Payson lost, don't look at Wall. Despite the final result, he threw for 485 yards and a pair of touchdowns, and also rushed for 35 yards. Carson Wall was Trevyn's top target, picking up 154 receiving yards and one score.
Juab has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. Those victories came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 39.0 points this season. As for Payson, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Juab will square off against South Summit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,114 yards in their previous games. As for Payson, they will take on Kearns at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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