Flagstaff

Tough one tonight, Quentin — what's going through your head right now?

“"Pocatello was the more physical team tonight from start to finish, and we didn't match it. I'm not going to make a lot of noise about it — that's just not who I am. We'll get in the gym, watch the film, and figure out what we need to do better as a team. Nights like this happen; it's how we respond that matters."”

Tough one tonight, Briggs — what's going through your head right now?

“"There's no sugarcoating it — Pocatello came out and hit us in the mouth from the jump, and we never found an answer. I've been around long enough to know you don't panic after one night like this, but I also won't pretend it didn't hurt. What matters now is how we respond as a group, and I'll make sure the young guys understand that. I've seen worse nights turn into better seasons, and I intend to see this through."”

Peaks Roll to 3-0, Rout Flagstaff Nightfall 125-107

Payson Peaks kept their perfect start alive with a comfortable win over Flagstaff Nightfall, improving to 3-0 on the season. Finnian Braxton has been a steady engine for Payson all year, averaging 27.3 points per game to go with a well-rounded stat line. The Peaks now sit atop the standings with the league's best point differential at plus-35.

Peaks Steal Eight in Pocatello; Nightfall Rolls in Chattanooga

The road teams made their presence felt in Week 1's other two matchups. The Payson Peaks traveled to Pocatello and left with a convincing 109-101 victory, with Finnian Braxton leading the way with 26 points to spoil the Lava's home opener. In Chattanooga, the Flagstaff Nightfall got 28 points and a dazzling 8 assists from Briggs Domingues to dispatch the Rapids 117-111 and establish themselves as an early-season force to watch.