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Carbon High Dinos Boys Soccer Suffers Tough Loss in Season Opener
The Dinos battled Salem Hills Skyhawks in a high-scoring overtime thriller
Published on Mar. 4, 2026
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The Carbon High Dino boys' soccer team returned to the pitch for their season opener on Monday, facing off against the Salem Hills Skyhawks. The game went into overtime after ending regulation tied 3-3, and the Skyhawks ultimately prevailed 4-3 in the second overtime period.
Why it matters
The Dinos are looking to build on last season's 12-4 overall record and quarterfinal playoff appearance, but this tough loss to start the new campaign presents an early challenge. The team will need to regroup quickly as they head to a tournament in St. George to face tough competition from Juab and Pine View.
The details
Both teams came out firing in the first half, with each side scoring three goals to enter halftime knotted at 3-3. The second half saw a defensive battle, as neither team could break through to score the go-ahead goal, sending the game to overtime. After the first overtime period ended scoreless, the Skyhawks found the back of the net in the second OT to hand the Dinos the season-opening defeat.
- The game was played on Monday, March 4, 2026.
- Last season, the Dinos finished 12-4 overall and 11-3 in region play.
- This season, the Dinos will face Union, North Sanpete, Manti, and Emery in Region 13.
The players
Tacoma Smith
Scored two goals and added one assist for the Dinos. He was named the Eastern Utah Community Credit Union Athlete of the Week for his performance.
Donny Prescott
Scored one goal for the Dinos.
Tayger Timothy
Recorded one assist for the Dinos.
Parks Cowdell
Recorded one assist for the Dinos.
Salem Hills Skyhawks
The Dinos' opponent, who prevailed 4-3 in the overtime thriller.
What’s next
The Dinos will now head south to the St. George tournament, where they will face teams from Juab and Pine View.
The takeaway
This tough loss to start the season will test the Dinos' resilience, but they have the talent and experience to bounce back. As they navigate a smaller Region 13 schedule, the team will need to quickly regroup and refocus ahead of the tough tournament competition in St. George.
