Spartan Baseball Holds On for Win Over Juab

Emery Spartans score early, then fend off late Juab comeback attempt

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:59am

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The Emery Spartan baseball team jumped out to a 9-0 lead in the first inning against Juab, then had to hold on for a 9-8 victory. Emery scored five runs in the first inning and added four more in the second, but Juab chipped away at the lead over the next five innings before falling just short in the comeback bid.

Why it matters

This early-season win for the Emery Spartans baseball team demonstrates their offensive firepower and ability to withstand a late rally. However, the close final score also highlights the need for the Spartans to maintain their focus and execution throughout the entire game.

The details

Emery's offensive outburst in the first two innings was led by RBI singles from Trygg Jensen, Jess Larsen, and Ben Johansen, as well as run-scoring fielder's choices from Mason Thornley, Easton Stoker, and Braxton Royse. Juab slowly chipped away at the 9-0 deficit, scoring four runs in the third inning and three more in the sixth to make it a one-run game heading into the seventh. But Emery was able to close out the win and improve their early-season record.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
  • Emery scored all 9 of their runs in the first two innings.
  • Juab scored 8 runs over the final 5 innings to nearly complete the comeback.

The players

Emery Spartan Baseball Team

The high school baseball team from Emery, Utah that won this close game against Juab.

Juab Wasps

The high school baseball team from Juab, Utah that mounted a late comeback effort against Emery but ultimately fell short.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought win for our team. We came out swinging and built a big lead, but Juab showed a lot of fight to nearly come all the way back. We'll need to work on maintaining our focus and execution for the full seven innings.”

— Emery Spartan Head Coach

What’s next

The Emery Spartans will host the Union Cougars in their home opener on Tuesday, March 24th at 3:00 PM.

The takeaway

Emery's early offensive onslaught proved just enough to hold off Juab's late comeback attempt, highlighting the Spartans' potential while also revealing areas for improvement as they look ahead to the rest of their season.