Carbon Dino Tennis Wins Home Opener Over Richfield Wildcats

The Dinos swept the singles matches and earned a 4-2 victory over the Wildcats.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:29pm

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The Carbon Dino tennis team continued their strong start to the season, earning a 4-2 win over the Richfield Wildcats in their home opener on Wednesday. The Dinos swept the singles matches, with Xander Carrillo, Oliver Steele, and Carter Abbott all picking up straight-set victories. In doubles, Judson Varner and Levi King battled through three sets to earn the only doubles win of the day for Carbon.

Why it matters

The win keeps the Dinos' undefeated record intact after their season-opening victory over Manti on Tuesday. Carbon is looking to build momentum heading into the Uintah Invitational this weekend, where they will participate in a two-day event.

The details

In first singles, Xander Carrillo defeated Richfield's Tyler Cowley in straight sets, 6-2 and 6-1. Oliver Steele also won his second singles match in straight sets over Justin Johnson, 6-4 and 6-3. In third singles, Carter Abbott took a three-set victory over Colin Anderson, winning the first set 7-5, dropping the second 6-1, but then finishing off the match with a 6-1 win in the third set. In doubles, Judson Varner and Levi King lost the first set in a tiebreaker 7-6(7-5), but then won the next two sets 6-3 and 6-4 to earn the Dinos' only doubles victory.

  • The Dinos opened their season with a win over Manti on Tuesday, March 11, 2026.
  • The home opener against Richfield took place on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
  • The team will head to the Uintah Invitational on Friday, March 14, 2026, for a two-day event.

The players

Xander Carrillo

A Carbon Dino tennis player who won his first singles match against Richfield in straight sets.

Oliver Steele

A Carbon Dino tennis player who won his second singles match against Richfield in straight sets.

Carter Abbott

A Carbon Dino tennis player who won his third singles match against Richfield in three sets.

Judson Varner

A Carbon Dino tennis player who, along with Levi King, won the only doubles match for the Dinos against Richfield.

Levi King

A Carbon Dino tennis player who, along with Judson Varner, won the only doubles match for the Dinos against Richfield.

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What’s next

The Dinos will participate in the two-day Uintah Invitational starting on Friday, March 14, 2026.

The takeaway

The Carbon Dino tennis team has started the season strong, winning their first two matches and keeping their record unblemished. The team's depth in singles play and their ability to battle through tough doubles matches have been key factors in their early success.