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No. 12 Grantsville upsets No. 4 Emery in 3A quarterfinals
Grantsville defeats Emery 79-75 in overtime thriller
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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The No. 12-seeded Grantsville Cowboys pulled off a dramatic upset over the No. 4-seeded Emery Spartans, winning 79-75 in overtime in the quarterfinals of the 3A State Championship Tournament in Cedar City.
Why it matters
This is a major upset in the 3A tournament, with the lower-seeded Cowboys taking down the higher-ranked Spartans. The win advances Grantsville to the semifinals, while Emery now faces a consolation game to keep their season alive.
The details
Emery raced out to an 11-0 lead in the first quarter, but Grantsville battled back to tie the game. The two teams traded big plays throughout the fourth quarter, with Grantsville getting a chance to win at the buzzer but missing the shot to send the game to overtime. In the extra period, Emery again took an early lead, but Grantsville's Brigham Mouritsen hit two crucial jumpers to secure the win for the Cowboys.
- The game was played on Thursday morning in the quarterfinals of the 3A State Championship Tournament in Cedar City.
- Grantsville previously defeated No. 5 Juab in the opening round to set up this quarterfinal matchup.
The players
Brek Griffin
The Emery Spartans' leading scorer, who had a game-high 30 points in the loss.
Porter Sitterud
A senior for Emery who scored 20 points on 50% shooting.
Brigham Mouritsen
A Grantsville starter who hit two crucial jumpers in overtime to secure the win for the Cowboys.
Dresden Jensen
Grantsville's leading scorer with 23 points and 7 rebounds.
Jaxxon Jensen
Grantsville's lone double-double performer with 13 points and 13 rebounds.
What’s next
Emery will have an opportunity to rebound in the consolation bracket, facing No. 8 Canyon View on Friday afternoon. The winner of that game will advance to play another consolation game.
The takeaway
This upset victory for the No. 12 Grantsville Cowboys over the No. 4 Emery Spartans showcases the unpredictability and excitement of the 3A state tournament, where any team can pull off a surprise win on any given day.
