Payson High School Athletics & Fine Arts
We use the power of athletics to develop the whole student-athlete into a champion at life, school, and sport.
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CURRENT NEWS
New UHSAA Classifications and Regions
The UHSAA realigns school classifications (1A - 6A, based on school size) and regions every two years. They just announced our new classification and region that will take effect next school year (2023-2024) and last for two school years. Payson High School will be in the 4A Classification and part of Region 8. See below. For the full UHSAA classification/region document, click here.
4A Region 8: All Sports Except Football, Basketball, Baseball
Mountain View
Orem
Payson
Provo
Timpanogos
Uintah
4A Region 8: Football
Mountain View
Payson
Provo
Salem Hills
Spanish Fork
Timpanogos
Uintah
4A Region 8: Basketball & Baseball
Layton Christian Academy (basketball only)
Mountain View
Payson
Provo
Timpanogos
Uintah
Multi-Sport Athletes!
Recently, discus thrower Valerie Allman broke the national record, becoming the greatest discus thrower in American history. One secret to her success was her background in multiple sports. Read her story HERE.
At Payson High School we believe in the power of being a multi-sport athlete and encourage our athletes to participate in multiple sports throughout the year.
KEY PERSONNEL
Athletic Director Brian Argyle: brian.argyle@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025 ext. 6
Assistant Athletic Director Jeremy Chapman jeremy.chapman@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025
Athletic & Activities Secretary Janessa Pace janessa.pace@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025 ext. 7
Athletic Trainer Jon Young: j.young@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025
Head Principal Jesse Sorenson: jesse.sorenson@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025
Assistant Principal Over Athletics Dr. David Rockwood: david.rockwood@nebo.edu - (801) 465-6025
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A champion at life is
a person of high character, including:
Integrity
Respect
Hard Work
Service
Leadership
Grit
Sportsmanship
Teamwork
Courage
A champion at school is
a person of successful learning, including:
Intellectual curiosity
Knowing and using the skill set of academic success
Well-rounded learning
Love of learning for learning’s sake
Prepared to pursue the next level of learning
A champion at sport is
a person of athletic excellence, including:
Developing all-around athleticism through encouraging participation in multiple sports
Refining sport-specific skills and fitness
Fostering an enjoyment of physical activity, competition, and fitness
Striving for competitive success