Spartan Baseball Handed Region Loss at Manti

Emery falls 17-5 in first of two-game series against Templars

Apr. 8, 2026 at 11:30pm

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The Emery Spartan baseball team suffered a 17-5 loss to the Manti Templars in their first region matchup of the week. Manti scored 10 runs in the second inning to take control of the game, which ended after 5 innings due to the mercy rule.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Spartans to 0-3 in Region 13 play and 2-10 overall, putting them in a tough spot as they try to climb the rankings and qualify for the state playoffs. The Templars, on the other hand, have now won their first region game and will look to build momentum with the second matchup against Emery later this week.

The details

Emery took an early 2-0 lead in the first inning, but Manti responded with 11 runs in the second to take control. The Spartans were unable to recover, as Manti added 6 more runs in the third inning to make it 17-4. Emery managed to score one more run in the fifth, but it wasn't enough to avoid the mercy rule ending.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • The teams will face off again on Friday, April 11, 2026 in Castle Dale.

The players

Peyton Nielson

Emery Spartan player who went 2-3 with 3 RBIs in the loss.

Beau Stilson

Emery Spartan player who went 1-2 and scored twice.

Trygg Jensen

Emery Spartan player who went 1-2 and scored twice.

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What they’re saying

“This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and come back stronger on Friday. We have to put this behind us and focus on the next game.”

— Peyton Nielson, Emery Spartan Player

What’s next

The Spartans will have a chance to even the season series when they host the Templars on Friday, April 11 at 3:00 pm in Castle Dale.

The takeaway

The Spartans' struggles continue as they fall to 0-3 in region play. They'll need to rebound quickly if they want to climb the rankings and secure a playoff spot, starting with the rematch against Manti later this week.