Carbon Soccer Stays Perfect in Region With Win Over North Sanpete

The Dinos remain undefeated in Region 13 play after a 1-0 victory over the Hawks.

Apr. 10, 2026 at 12:48am

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The Carbon High School boys' soccer team defeated the North Sanpete Hawks 1-0 on Wednesday, keeping their perfect region record intact. The lone goal was scored by Tacoma Smith off an assist from Lincoln Atwood, while goalkeeper Ty Mortensen recorded the shutout with 14 saves.

Why it matters

Carbon's win keeps them atop the Region 13 standings and ranked No. 3 in the state, setting them up for a potential playoff run. The defensive battle showcased the Dinos' stifling backline and goalkeeper, which will be crucial as they aim to capture a region title.

The details

In a scoreless first half, both teams struggled to create scoring chances due to the strong defensive play. But in the second half, Carbon was able to break through as Smith found the back of the net to give the Dinos a 1-0 lead, which they would hold onto for the victory.

  • The match was played on Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
  • Carbon has a 7-4 overall record and is 5-0 in Region 13 play.
  • The Dinos' next game is on Friday, April 11, 2026 against the Emery Spartans.

The players

Tacoma Smith

The Carbon High School forward scored the lone goal in the 1-0 victory over North Sanpete.

Lincoln Atwood

The Carbon High School midfielder provided the assist on Tacoma Smith's game-winning goal.

Ty Mortensen

The Carbon High School goalkeeper recorded a shutout with 14 saves in the 1-0 win over North Sanpete.

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What they’re saying

“Our defense has been the backbone of our team all season. Ty made some big saves to preserve the shutout and the whole backline was rock solid.”

— Tacoma Smith, Carbon High School Forward

What’s next

Carbon will look to continue their undefeated region run when they travel to Castle Dale on Friday to take on the Emery Spartans. The Dinos previously defeated Emery 4-1 on March 18.

The takeaway

Carbon's stifling defense and timely goal-scoring have propelled them to the top of the Region 13 standings. If the Dinos can maintain this level of play, they will be a tough out come playoff time as they aim to capture a region championship.