Come on out tonight and watch the Longhorns tip off another basketball season against Fountain Hills at Wilson Dome. Read more
We live in a deeply divided state. Read more
Uncertainly hangs over the upcoming girls basketball season like a dark cloud thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Months of hope amid delay turned to despair on Friday as the Arizona Interscholastic Association announced the cancel… Read more
Due to the continued presence of COVID-19 and having the nation’s highest rate of coronavirus hospitalizations, the S… Read more
The Arizona Interscholastic Association, in partnership with PlayVS, had previously announced an expansion of its rec… Read more
Craig Swartwood pulled the trigger. Read more
Unfortunately, COVID-19 tops the 2020 year in sports in Rim Country. Read more
The Professional Bull Riders is making their first ever visit to Payson in January. Read more
Payson’s girls basketball players had some fun after their final practice before a five-day Christmas break with a Se… Read more
Four Longhorns earned recognition on the All-2A Central Girls Soccer team. Read more
The Payson Men’s Golf Association was able to push forward with a relatively normal eight-month season at Payson Golf… Read more
A team led by Payson women won the USSSA Toys for Tots Softball Tournament on December 19. Read more
Flipping the calendar to 2021 isn’t going to magically cure the 2020 nightmare caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
Kylee Carnes is one of those volleyball players who rarely leaves the court. Read more
Fifty Payson High fall sports student-athletes qualified for All-Academic honors through Sports360AZ.com based on eit… Read more
Payson’s three varsity teams are gearing up to start winter sports competition the first week of January. Read more
Elite athletes need to be in shape to perform to their potential. Read more
COVID-19 turned this high school football season on its head, delaying and shortening it and leading to Payson moving… Read more
The Arizona Interscholastic Association recently announced it was postponing the start of competition for winter spor… Read more
Seniors led Payson’s volleyball team this year. Read more
A muddy road forced the cancellation of last year’s event. Read more
Runners lined up to race after all on Saturday morning. Read more
At a special meeting of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board on Thursday, the board members vote… Read more
Anyone interested in participating in Payson’s annual Turkey Trot Saturday at Green Valley Park can still sign up bef… Read more
Debbie Vincent shot a net 31 on the front nine at Payson Golf Club to win the Payson Niners Ladies Nine-Hole Golf Tee… Read more
The Payson Golf Club’s Turkey Day Tee Off benefit golf scramble for the Gila County Toys for Tots program is set for … Read more
A muddy road forced the cancellation of last year’s event. Read more
At a special meeting of the Arizona Interscholastic Association’s Executive Board on Thursday, the board members vote… Read more
The Longhorns faced a familiar foe in their quest to keep their volleyball season going. Read more
Ten 5- to 10 year-old girls took part in this year’s Payson Lil’ Longhorns program. Read more
It isn’t the way Trevor Cline envisioned leaving the Payson High football field for the final time. Read more
The Longhorns close the football season at home against longtime 3A East rival Snowflake at 7 o’clock tonight. Read more
Valerie Firmin and Mary Schmall tied for first in the Payson Niners’ Fewest Putts Tournament at Payson Golf Club on N… Read more
Lou Manganiello shot 62 to win the A Flight as the Payson Men’s Golf Association closed its season with a Low Net Thr… Read more
Payson trailed visiting Phoenix Bourgade Catholic 20-18 in the second set when the Longhorns scored to get the serve … Read more
Payson beat host Show Low to claim third place in 3A East volleyball on Thursday night. Read more
His teammates knelt a few yards away as their leader lay on the Payson High School football field Friday night. Read more
Payson’s girls cross country team qualified for the state meet by finishing fourth among eight teams in the AIA Div. … Read more
Payson beat host Show Low to claim third place in 3A East volleyball on Thursday night. Read more
Larry Smith edged Tim Ernst in a scorecard playoff to win the 1st Flight in Payson Men’s Golf Association’s Individua… Read more
A young team with a roster featuring two seniors who didn’t play on the team a year ago figured to be poised for big … Read more
Betsy Schatz and Valerie Firmin tied for first in the A Flight and Jan Parsons won the B Flight in the Payson Niners … Read more
Third place in the 3A East Region is on the line as Payson closes the volleyball season with a game at Show Low today… Read more
Third place in the 3A East Region is on the line as Payson closes the volleyball season with a game at Show Low today at 6:30 p.m. Read more
Payson entered Friday’s football game at Scottsdale Coronado needing three things to happen to make the state playoffs. Read more
NOTE: Time of Wednesday's game was changed to 3 p.m. after the paper went to print. This story reflects the correct time. Read more
Payson closes the volleyball season with a non-region game at No. 22 (Friday’s rankings) Safford tonight and with a 3A East Region game at Sho… Read more
They started out gathering on the high school track, working on getting in shape as they tried to find a pool to practice in. Read more
A veteran offensive line was expected to be a strength for Payson’s football team this season. But Longhorns haven’t had all five of their pro… Read more
Dave Herbert, Larry Smith and Lou Manganiello all carded net 71s in the Payson Men’s Golf Association Individual Low Net Tournament at Payson … Read more
Aubrie Mercer finished ninth among 52 finishers in 21 minutes 55.77 seconds in the varsity girls race to lead Payson’s cross country team in t… Read more
Payson endured a three-week detour to its first win of the football season. Read more
Anne Alschuler shot a net 28.4 to win the Payson Niners Low Net Tournament on the back nine at Payson Golf Club on Oct. 22. Nancy Kamber (32.4… Read more
Payson closes its home volleyball schedule today with a 3A East Region game against Show Low. Read more
Payson rebounded from a tough 3-2 home field loss against Sedona Red Rock on Wednesday to beat North Valley Christian Academy 4-1 in Phoenix o… Read more
They started by releasing pink balloons in a tribute to those who’ve battled cancer and either lost, won or continue fighting. Read more
The Longhorns travel to Fountain Hills tonight looking for their first football win. Read more
Coach Ben McDowell’s Wolves edged coach Ryan Diquattro’s Rattlers 14-13 in the Town of Payson Flag Football League’s 9-12 championship game at… Read more
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They avenged one of their two losses this season. Read more
Mary Schmall shot 96 for two-day 18-hole tournament at Payson Golf Club to win the Payson Niners Club Championship. Read more
Alex Armenta and Ian Capper teamed up to shoot a net 139 and win the Payson Men’s Golf Association Two-Man Blind Draw Tournament at Payson Gol… Read more
Trevor Cline bulled his way up the middle for a 4-yard run that snapped Payson’s touchdown drought at nine quarters on the first play of the f… Read more
Payson bounced back from its homecourt loss to No. 3 Snowflake to win at Holbrook 25-18, 25-16, 25-22 in a 3A East game on Thursday, Oct. 15. Read more
Payson’s girls soccer team won 3-1 at Holbrook on Saturday. It was the Longhorns’ (2-7) second victory of the season. Read more
Aubrie Mercer placed 20th among 89 finishers in 22 minutes 8.02 seconds to lead Payson in the Seventh Annual Chandler Prep Titan Invitational … Read more
The Longhorns open the 3A Metro East Region football schedule at home tonight looking to find solutions to problems that have led to an 0-2 start. Read more
The Longhorns pose for a team photo after Wednesday's game against Chino Valley. The Longhorns return to action at Holbrook at 10 a.m. on Satu… Read more
Trent Winton scored three goals as Payson beat visiting Scottsdale Rancho Solano Prep 5-2 in boys soccer at Rumsey Park on Wednesday night for… Read more
No. 3 Snowflake beat No. 6 Payson 25-19, 25-16, 25-17 in a 3A East showdown in Wilson Dome on Tuesday. Read more
Aubrie Mercer ran a career-best 20 minutes and 20.7 seconds to finish sixth in the girls small school varsity race in the Desert Twilight Cros… Read more
Mike Anderson edged Terry Lindsey for the A Flight title in the Payson Men’s Golf Association’s Low Net Tournament at Payson Golf Club on Oct.… Read more
Snowflake is the volleyball program all others in the 3A East measure themselves by. Read more
Players on this year’s Payson boys soccer team can’t help but dream about the possibilities for the 2021 season. Read more
Payson’s football team lost 43-0 at Show Low on Friday to fall to 0-2 this season. Read more
Lois Judd won the A Flight in the Payson Women’s Golf Association Net Putts Tournament at Payson Golf Club on Sept. 29. Judd finished with 27 … Read more
Schedule subject to change without notice. Number of spectators may be limited at games/meets this season. Call the host school for more information. Read more
Is the third time the charm? Read more
Aubrie Mercer finished third in 21:47 to lead Payson’s girls cross country team to a sixth-place finish among 12 scoring teams in the Chandler… Read more
Payson looks to put last week’s season-opening loss against rival Blue Ridge when the Longhorns travel to face another rival at Show Low tonight. Read more
Two buses broke down and an activity van after that. Read more
David Cluff loves the effort he’s seeing from his girls soccer players. Read more
A total of 73 kids signed up for the Payson Parks & Recreation Flag Football League this season. Read more
The Longhorns always measure themselves against their three biggest football rivals — Blue Ridge, Show Low and Snowflake. Read more
How weird is the high school football season we’re about to watch Payson kick off against an archrival at home tonight? Read more
The season didn’t last as long as Payson football players hoped it would a year ago. Read more
Visiting fans will now be allowed at all Payson High School home sporting events, although only a limited number of spectators will be admitte… Read more
Subject to change without notice. Number of spectators may be limited at games/meets this season. All times p.m. unless noted. PHS denotes Pay… Read more
One thing most high school teams producing memorable seasons have in common is at least a few key seniors. Read more
Masks and social distancing recommendations designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19 couldn’t prevent the crowd in Wilson Dome on Tuesday n… Read more
