Spartans Soccer Falls to Templars at Home

Manti Templars defeat Emery Spartans 4-0 in Region 13 matchup

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:49am

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The Emery Spartans soccer team hosted the Manti Templars on Wednesday, but were unable to score and fell 4-0 to their region rivals. The Templars scored twice in each half to hand the Spartans their eighth loss of the season.

Why it matters

The Spartans are currently 3-8 overall and 1-4 in Region 13 play, holding onto the No. 12 spot in the latest MaxPreps rankings. This loss puts them in a tough position with just three regular season games left before the postseason begins.

The details

In the first half, the Templars scored two goals to take a 2-0 lead into halftime. They then added two more goals in the second half to seal the 4-0 victory over the Spartans. The Spartans were unable to find the back of the net against the Templars' stifling defense.

  • The game took place on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • The Spartans have three regular season games remaining, with the final one scheduled for April 21, 2026.

The players

Emery Spartans

The high school soccer team from Emery, Utah that lost 4-0 to the Manti Templars.

Manti Templars

The high school soccer team from Manti, Utah that defeated the Emery Spartans 4-0.

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What’s next

The Spartans will look to bounce back when they host the Carbon Dinos on Friday, April 11, 2026. In their first meeting in March, Carbon defeated Emery 4-1.

The takeaway

This loss puts the Spartans in a difficult position as they try to secure a spot in the postseason with just three games remaining in the regular season. They will need to regroup quickly to have a chance at making the playoffs.