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Lady Dino Softball Falls in Region Opener at Manti
Carbon High School softball team loses 15-4 to Manti High School in first region game of the season.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 8:02pm
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The Lady Dino softball team from Carbon High School traveled to Manti, Utah to face the Templars in their first region game of the 2026 season. Despite an early 1-0 lead, the Templars scored 5 runs in the bottom of the first inning and went on to win the game 15-4 in 5 innings.
Why it matters
This loss drops the Lady Dinos to 4-3 on the season as they enter region play. The team had some early season success in tournament play, but struggled against the Templars, a key region opponent. The outcome raises questions about the Lady Dinos' ability to compete in their region this year.
The details
Carbon took an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first inning when Aleece Ardohain doubled and Brailee Peterson drove her in with another double. However, Manti responded with 5 runs in the bottom half of the inning to take the lead. The Lady Dinos scored 3 more runs in the 3rd inning on a 3-run homer by Sienna Alderson, but Manti added 3 more in the 3rd and 5 in the 4th to win 15-4 in 5 innings. Kadence Vea took the loss on the mound for Carbon.
- The game took place on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
- Carbon entered the game with a 4-2 record after some early season tournament success.
The players
Aleece Ardohain
A player for the Carbon High School Lady Dino softball team.
Brailee Peterson
A player for the Carbon High School Lady Dino softball team.
Sienna Alderson
A player for the Carbon High School Lady Dino softball team who hit a 3-run homer in the game.
Kadence Vea
The starting pitcher for the Carbon High School Lady Dino softball team.
Manti High School
The opposing team, the Templars, who defeated the Carbon High School Lady Dinos 15-4.
What’s next
The Lady Dinos will look to bounce back when they travel to Moab to face the Grand Red Devils on Wednesday.
The takeaway
This lopsided loss to a key region opponent raises concerns about the Lady Dinos' ability to compete in their region this season, after some early success in tournament play. The team will need to regroup quickly as they continue region play.
