Category Archives: PHS Wrestling

Mitch Brown and Jed Mellen, Leading Lions To State

jed mellen

By Daniela Garcia, Payson High Student Writer Payson High School has two number-one ranked wrestlers in Utah, Mitch Brown and Jed Mellen.Senior Mitch Brown has been wrestling since kindergarten. Coming from a family passionate about wrestling, Brown continues the legacy the Browns’ household. Brown’s older brother was a standout in the Lions’ roster. Brown’s dad,…

Payson’s Big Four Leads 16 Wrestlers To Tournament

Cole Ford vs Jeff McCormick south summit

Lions wrestling team performs well in divisional, sets up for state tournament The Payson High School wrestling team went into last weekend’s Divisional Tournament at Desert Hills High School with a reputation to defend and a state championship run in mind. The Lions’ wrestling team is one of four 3A squads feared throughout the state…