Lady Spartan Softball Falls Short in Payson Tournament

Emery High School softball team goes 0-4 against tough competition

Apr. 14, 2026 at 10:25pm

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The Lady Spartans softball team from Emery High School traveled to Payson, Utah on Saturday to compete in a one-day tournament. Despite an early 4-0 lead against the host Payson team, Emery was unable to secure a win, going 0-4 on the day against opponents Payson, Duchesne, Lehi, and Morgan.

Why it matters

The Lady Spartans are currently 2-15 on the season and ranked 10th in the latest MaxPreps rankings. This tournament represented an opportunity for the team to gain valuable experience and momentum heading into the final stretch of the regular season.

The details

Emery jumped out to a 4-0 lead against Payson in the first inning, with RBIs from Elly Stilson, Aleeyah Cowley, and Elli Stoker. However, Payson rallied to win 11-6. In their other games, Emery lost 15-0 to Duchesne, 16-1 to Lehi, and 14-6 to Morgan. Top performers for the Lady Spartans included Hadley Larsen, Stilson, Cowley, and Stoker.

  • The Lady Spartans traveled to Payson on Saturday morning to compete in the one-day tournament.
  • Emery currently sits at 2-15 overall with six games left in the regular season.

The players

Emery High School

The Emery High School softball team, also known as the Lady Spartans, is currently 2-15 on the season and ranked 10th in the latest MaxPreps rankings.

Payson High School

The host team for the one-day tournament that Emery competed in.

Duchesne High School

One of the opponents Emery faced in the tournament, defeating the Lady Spartans 15-0.

Lehi High School

Another opponent Emery faced, handing the Lady Spartans a 16-1 loss.

Morgan High School

The final opponent Emery faced, defeating the Lady Spartans 14-6.

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What’s next

The Lady Spartans will host the Carbon Dinos on April 17th at 3:30 PM in Castle Dale, Utah.

The takeaway

Despite the tough tournament results, the Lady Spartans have an opportunity to rebound and finish the regular season strong as they host their final six games, including a matchup against in-state rival Carbon High School.