Spartans Defeat Grizzlies in Round One of 3A State Championships

Emery Spartans rally to win 60-55 over Logan Grizzlies in opening round matchup

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Emery Spartans defeated the Logan Grizzlies 60-55 in the opening round of the 3A State Championships on Friday night. Emery, the No. 4 seed, fought back from an early deficit to take control in the second half, but Logan made a late push to make it close before Emery held on for the victory.

Why it matters

This win advances the Spartans to the next round of the 3A State Championships, keeping their postseason hopes alive. The Grizzlies' season comes to an end after a tough 5-17 campaign, but they gave the higher-seeded Spartans a scare with their late rally.

The details

Emery jumped out to an 8-0 lead to start the game, but Logan battled back to take a 15-13 lead by the end of the first quarter. The teams traded the lead throughout the second quarter before Emery took a 29-25 advantage into halftime. The Spartans then pulled away in the third quarter, building a 47-38 lead heading to the fourth. Logan made a late push, cutting the deficit to just two points, but Emery held on for the 60-55 win.

  • The game was played on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Emery and Logan faced off in the opening round of the 3A State Championships.

The players

Emery Spartans

The No. 4 seed in the 3A State Championships, with a 15-8 record entering the game.

Logan Grizzlies

The No. 13 seed in the 3A State Championships, with a 5-17 record entering the game.

Brek Griffin

The leading scorer for the Emery Spartans, with 26 points in the game.

Logan Lester

Scored 11 points for the Emery Spartans in the victory.

Porter Sitterud

Made key plays down the stretch to help the Emery Spartans secure the win.

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What they’re saying

“We must have made it harder on ourselves than we needed to, but I'm proud of the way the guys battled and found a way to win in the end.”

— Emery Head Coach (castlecountryradio.com)

“Our guys never quit, and that's something we can be proud of. We just came up a little short against a very good Emery team.”

— Logan Head Coach (castlecountryradio.com)

What’s next

Emery will face Grantsville in the next round of the 3A State Championships on Thursday in Cedar City.

The takeaway

The Emery Spartans showed their resilience, rallying from an early deficit to defeat the Logan Grizzlies and advance in the 3A State Championships. This win sets up an intriguing matchup with Grantsville in the next round as the Spartans continue their quest for a state title.