Spartans Fall to Thunderbirds in Close Home Game

Emery baseball team loses 7-6 after jumping out to early 5-0 lead

Apr. 6, 2026 at 6:45pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting depicting the motion and energy of a high school baseball game, with overlapping planes of color representing the competing teams.A cubist interpretation of the back-and-forth action between the Emery Spartans and Timpview Thunderbirds in their close high school baseball matchup.Manti Today

The Emery Spartans baseball team hosted the Timpview Thunderbirds on Friday, jumping out to an early 5-0 lead in the first two innings. However, Timpview came roaring back, scoring 7 unanswered runs to win the close game 7-6. The loss drops the Spartans to 2-9 overall and 0-2 in Region 13 play.

Why it matters

This was an important regional matchup for the Spartans, who are looking to improve their record and standings in the competitive Utah high school baseball landscape. The Spartans' early lead and eventual loss highlights the ups and downs of their season so far.

The details

Emery got off to a hot start, scoring 5 runs in the first two innings to take a commanding lead. But Timpview chipped away, scoring 4 runs in the 3rd inning to make it 5-4. Emery added 1 more run in the 3rd to make it 6-4, but Timpview scored 3 unanswered runs over the final 4 innings to complete the comeback win 7-6.

  • Emery scored 5 runs in the first 2 innings to take a 5-0 lead.
  • Timpview scored 4 runs in the 3rd inning to make it 5-4.
  • Emery scored 1 run in the 3rd inning to make it 6-4.
  • Timpview scored 3 unanswered runs over the final 4 innings to win 7-6.

The players

Garrett Conover

An Emery player who had 1 hit, 1 run scored, and 1 RBI in the game.

Ben Johansen

An Emery player who scored 2 runs in the game.

Tyce Larsen

An Emery player.

Jess Larsen

An Emery player who had a double and an RBI in the game.

Easton Stoker

An Emery player who went 2-for-4 at the plate and scored a run.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll learn from it and come back stronger.”

— Garrett Conover, Emery Player

What’s next

The Spartans will travel to face Manti on Tuesday, then host Manti later in the week as they look to bounce back from this close defeat.

The takeaway

The Spartans' early lead and eventual loss highlights the ups and downs of their season so far, as they try to improve their record and standings in the competitive Utah high school baseball landscape.