Spartan Boys Fall to Canyon View at State Championships

Emery High School's boys basketball team loses in consolation round after quarterfinal defeat.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The Emery High School Spartan boys basketball team fell to the Canyon View Falcons 67-51 in the consolation round of the state championships on Friday. The Spartans had advanced to the consolation round after losing in overtime in the quarterfinals on Thursday against the Grantsville Cowboys. Emery ended their season with a 15-11 record and a 5-3 region mark.

Why it matters

The Spartan boys were hoping to make a deep run in the state championships, but their season came to an end in the consolation round against a tough Canyon View squad. This marks the end of the high school basketball careers for Emery's lone senior, Porter Sitterud.

The details

In the opening quarter, Emery jumped out to a 12-6 lead, but Canyon View battled back to make it 15-14 by the end of the first. The Falcons then took control in the second quarter, outscoring the Spartans 20-7 to take a 34-22 lead at halftime. Canyon View maintained their lead throughout the second half, eventually winning 67-51. Porter Sitterud led Emery with 14 points, 4 steals and 3 assists, while Brek Griffin added 12 points, 6 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists.

  • The Spartan boys lost in the quarterfinals on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • The consolation round matchup against Canyon View took place on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Porter Sitterud

The lone senior on the Emery High School boys basketball team.

Brek Griffin

A key contributor for the Spartan boys, scoring 12 points with 6 rebounds, 2 blocks and 2 assists in the loss.

Logan Lester

Also scored 12 points for Emery in the defeat, adding 2 steals and 2 assists.

Canyon View Falcons

The opponent that defeated the Spartan boys 67-51 in the consolation round of the state championships.

Grantsville Cowboys

The team that defeated Emery in the quarterfinals in overtime, 79-75, sending the Spartans to the consolation round.

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The takeaway

The Spartan boys' season came to an end in the consolation round of the state championships, but they can be proud of their 15-11 record and 5-3 region mark. The team will lose their lone senior, Porter Sitterud, but have a strong core returning that will look to make another deep playoff run next season.