Spartans Soccer Goes 1-1 at St. George Tournament

Emery High School boys soccer team splits games at annual tournament

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Emery High School boys soccer team competed in the annual St. George Tournament over the weekend, going 1-1 in their two games. They lost 7-1 to Snow Canyon on Friday but bounced back with a 5-1 win over Enterprise on Saturday.

Why it matters

The St. George Tournament is an important early-season event for high school soccer teams in Utah, allowing them to face tough competition and gauge their progress before the regular season begins.

The details

On Friday, Emery was overwhelmed by Snow Canyon, a 4A school, falling behind 5-0 by halftime before Ryker Sermon scored Emery's lone goal in the second half. However, the Spartans regrouped on Saturday and dominated Enterprise, taking a 2-1 lead by halftime and then pulling away with three more goals in the second half. Seth Winter led Emery with two goals, while Corbin Ward, Ryker Sermon, and Marcelo Gordilho also scored.

  • The Spartans began their season with a win over Beaver on March 1.
  • They then lost to Delta on March 3 before heading to the St. George Tournament on March 7-8.

The players

Emery High School

The boys soccer team from Emery High School in Utah.

Snow Canyon

A 4A high school soccer team from St. George, Utah.

Enterprise Wolves

The boys soccer team from Enterprise High School in Utah.

Ryker Sermon

A player for the Emery High School boys soccer team.

Seth Winter

A player for the Emery High School boys soccer team.

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What’s next

The Spartans will play their next five games starting on Tuesday, March 11 when they travel to Grantsville to take on the Cowboys.

The takeaway

The Spartans' split performance at the St. George Tournament shows they have the potential to compete with top teams in the state, but they will need to play more consistently as they enter the heart of their regular season schedule.