Emery Boys Soccer Opens Season with Win Over Beaver

Spartans start fast, cruise to 5-1 victory in season opener

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

The Emery Spartan soccer team opened their 2026 season with a 5-1 victory over the Beaver Beavers on Tuesday. Emery came out firing, scoring four goals in the first half to take a 4-1 lead at the break. The Spartans' defense held Beaver scoreless in the second half to secure the win.

Why it matters

After a tough 2-17 season last year, the Emery boys soccer team is looking to bounce back in a smaller Region 13. This opening win against Beaver sets a positive tone as they prepare to face tougher opponents like Union, North Sanpete, Manti, and Carbon in the new regional alignment.

The details

Emery's Seth Winter led the way with a hat trick, scoring three goals. Zach Canterberry and Ryker Sermon each added one goal, while Corbin Ward and Marcelo Gordilho recorded assists. The Spartan defense held Beaver to just one goal in the match.

  • The match was played on Tuesday, March 5, 2026.
  • Emery will next face Delta on Thursday, March 7, 2026.
  • This weekend, the Spartans will travel to the St. George tournament, taking on Snow Canyon on Friday, March 8 and Enterprise on Saturday, March 9.

The players

Seth Winter

Emery Spartan who scored a hat trick in the season-opening win.

Zach Canterberry

Emery Spartan who scored one goal in the victory.

Ryker Sermon

Emery Spartan who scored one goal in the match.

Corbin Ward

Emery Spartan who recorded two assists in the win.

Marcelo Gordilho

Emery Spartan who recorded one assist in the season opener.

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What’s next

The Spartans will look to build on this opening win as they face tougher competition in the coming weeks, including a matchup with Delta on Thursday and the St. George tournament this weekend.

The takeaway

Emery's fast start and dominant first-half performance showed the team's potential to bounce back from last season's struggles. If the Spartans can maintain this level of play, they could be a surprise contender in the new-look Region 13.