Lady Spartan Softball Falls to North Sanpete

Emery comes up short in comeback attempt against visiting Hawks

Apr. 9, 2026 at 2:48am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a softball game, with overlapping shapes and planes in vibrant colors representing the dynamic action on the field.Emery's late rally falls short as North Sanpete holds on for the 9-6 victory in Castle Dale.Payson Today

The Lady Spartan softball team hosted the North Sanpete Hawks on Tuesday, falling behind 6-0 early before mounting a comeback that fell just short, losing 9-6. Emery scored 5 runs in the 3rd and 4th innings to tie the game, but North Sanpete added 3 more runs over the final 3 innings to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The loss drops the Lady Spartans to 2-10 overall and 1-2 in Region 13 play, as they continue to battle against tough competition this season. The team is currently ranked 9th in the latest MaxPreps rankings, and this game highlighted their ability to fight back from a large deficit, even if they ultimately came up short.

The details

North Sanpete jumped out to a 6-0 lead after two innings, but Emery started to chip away in the 3rd. Aleeyah Cowley grounded out to bring home Kaybree Jensen, and in the 4th inning, Hadley Larsen and Cowley each drove in runs to make it a one-run game at 6-5. Elli Stoker then singled to tie it up at 6-6, but North Sanpete scored 3 more runs over the final 3 innings to win 9-6.

  • The game took place on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.
  • North Sanpete built a 6-0 lead after the first two innings.

The players

Aleeyah Cowley

An Emery player who went 2-4 at the plate, scored a run, and collected 3 RBIs in the loss.

Hadley Larsen

An Emery player who went 1-4 with an RBI and a run scored.

Elli Stoker

An Emery player who went 1-3 at the plate with 1 RBI to tie the game at 6-6.

Allison Jeffs

The Emery pitcher who gave up 9 runs, 5 earned, on 11 hits and struck out 2.

North Sanpete Hawks

The visiting team that jumped out to a 6-0 lead and held on to win 9-6.

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What’s next

The Lady Spartans will be off until the weekend, when they will travel to take part in the Payson Tournament.

The takeaway

Despite the loss, the Lady Spartans showed their resilience by mounting a strong comeback to tie the game at 6-6. This game highlighted their ability to fight back from a large deficit, even if they ultimately came up short, and provides optimism for the rest of their season as they continue to compete against tough opponents.