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Emery Spartans Suffer Second Straight Shutout Loss
Wildcats' defense and Jaren Cottis' two goals prove too much for struggling Spartans
Mar. 14, 2026 at 4:20am
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The Emery Spartans were unable to find their offensive rhythm, suffering a 3-0 loss to the South Summit Wildcats on Thursday night in Kamas. This was the Spartans' second straight shutout defeat, following a 1-0 loss to Grantsville earlier in the week. The Wildcats' stifling defense was complemented by a strong performance from Jaren Cottis, who scored two goals for the home team.
Why it matters
The Spartans' struggles come at a critical time, as they prepare to open region play against the Carbon Dinos next week. Emery will need to find a way to generate more offense if they hope to compete in the tough Region 13 schedule.
The details
Unable to recover from their previous loss, the Spartans were blanked again by the Wildcats' defense. Jaren Cottis scored two goals for South Summit, while the rest of the Wildcats' squad played outstanding defense to preserve the shutout victory.
- The game took place on Thursday, March 13, 2026.
- This was the Spartans' final non-region game before opening Region 13 play on March 18 against the Carbon Dinos.
- The second meeting between Emery and Carbon is scheduled for April 10 at Emery High School.
The players
Jaren Cottis
A player for the South Summit Wildcats who scored two goals in the 3-0 victory over Emery.
Emery Spartans
The high school soccer team that suffered their second straight shutout loss, falling to 2-4 on the season.
South Summit Wildcats
The high school soccer team that defeated the Emery Spartans 3-0, led by a strong defensive effort and two goals from Jaren Cottis.
What’s next
The Spartans will take the remainder of the week off and shift focus to the Region 13 opener on Wednesday, March 18, on the road against the Carbon Dinos.
The takeaway
Emery's offensive struggles have put them in a difficult position heading into region play, as they will need to find a way to generate more scoring opportunities if they hope to compete in the tough Region 13 schedule.
