Carbon boys' tennis team wins season opener

Dinos take 4-1 victory over Manti Templars

Mar. 11, 2026 at 9:48pm

The Carbon High School boys' tennis team opened their 2026 season with a 4-1 victory over the Manti Templars on Tuesday. The Dinos won four of the five matches, with Zander Carrillo, Oliver Steele, Judson Varner/Carter Abbott, and Rylen Hatch/Aiden Pilling all earning wins for Carbon.

Why it matters

The win is a positive start to the season for the Carbon boys' tennis team, who are looking to build on last year's success when all team members made it to the second day of the State Championships.

The details

In second singles, Zander Carrillo defeated Kannon Christiansen in straight sets, 7-6(7-3), 6-0. Oliver Steele won his third singles match against Evan Lambourne, 6-4, 6-3. The doubles team of Judson Varner and Carter Abbott cruised to a 6-1, 6-2 victory over Trace Johnson and Cole Wintch. Rylen Hatch and Aiden Pilling had a tough first set but pulled out a 7-6(7-5), 6-0 win over Dylan Hirschi and Don Wood.

  • The match took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Carbon's home opener against Richfield is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

The players

Zander Carrillo

A Carbon High School tennis player who won his second singles match against Kannon Christiansen.

Oliver Steele

A Carbon High School tennis player who won his third singles match against Evan Lambourne.

Judson Varner

One half of the Carbon High School doubles team that won their match against Trace Johnson and Cole Wintch.

Carter Abbott

One half of the Carbon High School doubles team that won their match against Trace Johnson and Cole Wintch.

Rylen Hatch

One half of the Carbon High School doubles team that won their match against Dylan Hirschi and Don Wood.

Aiden Pilling

One half of the Carbon High School doubles team that won their match against Dylan Hirschi and Don Wood.

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What’s next

Carbon's home opener against Richfield is scheduled for Wednesday, March 12, 2026 at 3:30 PM.

The takeaway

The Carbon High School boys' tennis team is off to a strong start to the 2026 season, building on their success from last year when the entire team made it to the second day of the State Championships.