The game was close during the first quarter with the Lions leading by just one point. But the Lions didn’t give the Pioneers a chance to take the lead and went on a 9-1 run and lead 36-28 at half-time.

Lehi outscored Payson during the third quarter but it was the last five minutes of the game that sealed the deal for Payson with multiple turnovers and out of bounds passes by Lehi and multiple fouls giving Payson 3 of 6 free throws points. Payson held on with some great plays including a barely up in two-point shot by Jordan Buys, and a great assist by Buys to Dustin Rowley for another two points.

Payson will host Orem on Wednesday, February 21st at 7:00 p.m.

Payson (60)

Massey 17, Peery 14, Buys 10, B. Hiatt 9, Du. Rowley 6, Staheli 3, De. Rowley 1.

Totals 20 15-22 60.

Lehi (55)

Allen 14, Sargent 10, Jensen 10, Lynsky 9, Silva 5, Healey 3, Roberts 2.

Total 23 8-15 55.

Payson 17 19 10 14 -60

Lehi 12 16 14 13 – 55

3-point goals: Payson 3 (Massey, Buys, B. Hiatt), Lehi 1 (Lynski).

This story appeared in Nebo Reporter on page A4.