The Longhorns overcame three forfeit losses in a win over Eastmark and four more in a win over Winslow.
But wrestling teams canât keep digging themselves out of those kinds of holes without getting buried against some of the best opponents theyâll see.
They faced their toughest of the young campaign on Saturday, Jan. 23 in Wilson Dome.
And San Tan Valley Combs took advantage of 24 forfeit points to hand Payson its first loss in three matches this season, 48-30.
The Coyotes won at nine of the 14 weights and picked up six points in six of their nine wins. The Coyotes recorded two pins to go with the four forfeit victories.
Itâs unclear if the games will be rescheduled.
It was to be the 3A East Region opener for the two Longhorn varsity squads.
Itâs the third game on the girls basketball schedule that hasnât been played. The Longhorns opened the season with a win at Camp Verde on Thursday, Jan. 21 after their scheduled opener at home against Fountain Hills was canceled by Fountain Hills.
The girlsâ Saturday, Jan. 23 game at Benjamin Franklin was also canceled.
Both the girls and the boys now shift focus playing at Show Low on Friday in the new region opener.
The wrestling team returns from a three-match opening week with a 2-1 record and another three matches in four days this week, starting at Snowflake at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Cottonwood Mingus visits Wilson Dome at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29. The Longhorns travel to Queen Creek American Leadership Academy at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 30.