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Emery Spartans Baseball Splits Final Two Games in Kanab Tournament
The Spartans finish the weekend 1-3 after a big win over Summit Academy to close out the tournament.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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The Emery Spartans opened the baseball season at the Kanab Tournament, starting with a loss to Providence Hall on Thursday. They then fell to Morgan on Friday before facing Gunnison Valley, where they came up short 11-7 despite a late rally. However, the Spartans bounced back on Saturday, putting up 10 runs in the first two innings to defeat Summit Academy 17-12 and earn their first win of the season.
Why it matters
The Kanab Tournament provided an early test for the Emery Spartans as they look to build momentum for the rest of the season. While they struggled in their first few games, the big win over Summit Academy showed the team's resilience and ability to bounce back, which will be important as they continue their season.
The details
In the loss to Gunnison Valley, the Spartans fell behind early 6-2 but mounted a fifth-inning rally, scoring four runs to cut the deficit to 11-7. However, they were unable to complete the comeback. Against Summit Academy, the Spartans exploded for 10 runs in the first two innings and held on for a 17-12 victory, led by strong performances from Jess Larsen, Easton Stoker, and Mason Thornley.
- The Emery Spartans opened the baseball season at the Kanab Tournament on Thursday, March 6, 2026.
- The Spartans faced Gunnison Valley on Friday, March 7, 2026.
- The Spartans defeated Summit Academy on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Emery Spartans
The high school baseball team from Emery, Utah.
Gunnison Valley Bulldogs
The high school baseball team from Gunnison, Utah that the Spartans faced.
Summit Academy Bears
The high school baseball team from Summit, Utah that the Spartans defeated.
Jess Larsen
An Emery Spartans player who had a strong performance in the win over Summit Academy, going 3-4 with four RBIs.
Easton Stoker
An Emery Spartans player who went 2-2 with a pair of runs scored and four RBIs in the win over Summit Academy.
What’s next
The Emery Spartans will look to build on their win over Summit Academy as they continue their season.
The takeaway
The Emery Spartans showed resilience and the ability to bounce back from early losses, which will be crucial as they work to establish themselves as a competitive team this season.
