Go, Lions, Go!

Submitted by megan.russell on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:38

Our Lions have been hard at work the past few weeks in sports, academics, and more. Here are some highlights:

Track & Field:

  • The following athletes qualified automatically for state based on their AMAZING marks:
    • Bridger Blauer qualified for state in the javelin
    • Zayden Cook qualified for state in the shot put
    • Ethan Olson qualified for state in the 110m hurdles
    • Olivia Nielson qualified for state in the 200m dash

 

Welcome to Our New Boys Soccer Coach: Brady Theobald

Submitted by megan.russell on Thu, 03/14/2024 - 14:32

Brady was born in Provo, Utah and spent his early years in Las Vegas.  He returned to Payson and attended Park View Elementary, Payson Junior and Senior High Schools.  He loves anything sports related.  He played soccer, basketball and football for the Payson Lions.  While playing, he was active in scouting and achieved his Eagle Scout Award.  He loves the outdoors where he hunts, fishes and rides mountain and motor bikes.  In the past few years he has competed in many mountain bike races including the Leadville 100 Mile in Colorado.  Recently, he has raced motor bikes at desert events and

Student of the Month: February

Submitted by megan.russell on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 15:12

Congrats to our February Students of the Month!

Left to right:

Angelo Chavez, David Cortez, Abigail Cobia, Chloe Carson, Easton Drage. 

Not pictured: Skyler Reiners

Coach Jeb Clark: Wrestling Shout-Out

Submitted by megan.russell on Fri, 03/08/2024 - 15:06

Coach Jeb is retiring from coaching after 12 highly successful years at PHS.  Here are some highlights. 

Athletes of the Week: February 16, 2024

Submitted by megan.russell on Tue, 02/20/2024 - 11:50

Boys Wrestling: Colton Theobald - Colton battled back from an injury that left him off of the mat for 6 weeks. Colton wrestled his 1st match back from his injury 3 weeks before the state finals and on Feb 17th he won his 3rd High School State Championship. 

Girls Wrestling: January Langston - 1 week before regionals, January separated her shoulder, which left her to wrestle with 1 arm in the regional matches to qualify for state. January qualified for state, and last week won the most points for the Payson High School Girls team in the High School State Tournament. 

President's Day & Mini Conferences

Submitted by megan.russell on Fri, 02/16/2024 - 14:44

Have a wonderful 3-day weekend for President's Day!

Come back on Tuesday, February 20 w/ a Monday schedule for Mini Teacher Conferences from 2-4 pm. 

Athletes of the Week: February 9, 2024

Submitted by megan.russell on Fri, 02/09/2024 - 08:47

Girls Basketball: Cheznie Roundy - As a team leader of the Region Champion basketball team, Cheznie is averaging a double/double on the season. That means she averages double digit points and double digit rebounds. She is an example to the team of working hard. 

Boys Basketball: Kamika Wesley - As a team leader and captain of the basketball team, Kamika has been a rock for the team and a steady foundation that the coaches can build game strategies on. His leadership stands out and makes a difference on the court.