Spartan Soccer Falls in Road Match at Grantsville

Emery unable to find the net in 1-0 loss to Cowboys

Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:56pm

The Spartan soccer squad traveled to Grantsville on Tuesday, looking to build on a .500 performance in St. George last weekend. However, the game remained scoreless through the first half before Grantsville's Wilkes Perkins scored the game's lone goal in the second half, giving the Cowboys a 1-0 victory.

Why it matters

The loss drops Emery's record to 2-3 on the season, matching their total wins from last year. The Spartans will need to find a way to get back in the win column as they face a tough road-heavy schedule in the coming weeks.

The details

The first half was a defensive battle, with neither team able to find the back of the net. But in the second half, Grantsville's Wilkes Perkins scored the game-winning goal on an assist from Boston Chambers, handing the Spartans a 1-0 defeat.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • Emery went 1-1 in their previous matches in St. George last weekend.

The players

Wilkes Perkins

The Grantsville player who scored the game-winning goal.

Boston Chambers

The Grantsville player who assisted on the game-winning goal.

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What’s next

The Spartans will look to bounce back on the road, with their next four games all away from home, starting with a match against South Summit on Thursday.

The takeaway

Emery's 2-3 record on the season matches their total wins from last year, and they'll need to find a way to get back in the win column as they face a tough road-heavy schedule in the coming weeks.