Carbon and Emery Soccer Teams Ranked in Utah

Local high school soccer squads earn spots in preseason MaxPreps and UHSAA rankings.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:48pm

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The Carbon Dinos and Emery Spartans soccer teams have been ranked in the initial preseason rankings released by MaxPreps and the Utah High School Activities Association. Carbon sits at No. 3 in the state with a 6-4 overall record, while Emery is ranked No. 13 with a 3-7 record.

Why it matters

These preseason rankings will be used to determine seeding for the upcoming state championship tournament, making the early-season rankings an important indicator of each team's potential for postseason success.

The details

Carbon's Dinos hold a 6-4 overall record and are 4-0 in Region 13 play. Their last outing was a 4-1 loss to Maeser Prep on March 31st. Emery lands at No. 13 with a 3-7 overall record and a 1-3 mark in Region 13. Emery recently defeated Union 3-2 on March 27th.

  • The rankings were released on Saturday, April 6, 2026.
  • Carbon will next play North Sanpete at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Emery will host Manti on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Carbon Dinos

The Carbon High School soccer team, currently ranked No. 3 in the state.

Emery Spartans

The Emery High School soccer team, currently ranked No. 13 in the state.

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What’s next

The rankings will continue to be updated daily until the season ends on April 21st. The final rankings will be used to determine the state championship tournament seeding, with the bracket reveal happening on April 22nd.

The takeaway

These early-season rankings showcase the strength of the local high school soccer programs in Carbon and Emery counties, setting the stage for an exciting postseason tournament to determine the state champion.