Dino boys' volleyball runs into No. 4 North Sanpete

Carbon Dinos fall in straight sets to the Hawks in a competitive region matchup.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:14am

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The Carbon Dino boys' volleyball team hosted the No. 4 ranked North Sanpete Hawks on Thursday, but were unable to pull off the upset, falling in straight sets. The Dinos put up a fight in each set, but the Hawks ultimately prevailed 25-16, 25-18, 25-17.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Dinos to 3-10 overall and 2-3 in region play, making it an uphill battle to climb the standings and secure a playoff spot. The Dinos were hoping to build momentum after a recent win, but ran into a tough North Sanpete squad that is one of the top teams in 3A.

The details

Bryken Preston led the Dinos with 15 assists, while Kyler Orth had 8 kills. Carter Warburton contributed 4 kills and 5 digs, and Dylan Black had 6 digs in the loss.

  • The match took place on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • The Dinos previously earned a win over Providence Hall in their last outing.

The players

Bryken Preston

A setter for the Carbon Dinos volleyball team.

Kyler Orth

An outside hitter for the Carbon Dinos volleyball team.

Carter Warburton

A middle blocker and outside hitter for the Carbon Dinos volleyball team.

Dylan Black

A libero for the Carbon Dinos volleyball team.

North Sanpete Hawks

The No. 4 ranked boys' volleyball team in 3A, who defeated the Carbon Dinos in this match.

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What’s next

The Dinos will look to bounce back on Tuesday when they travel to face the No. 3 ranked Juab Wasps, a team they lost to earlier in the season.

The takeaway

While the Dinos put up a good fight, the loss to the highly-ranked North Sanpete squad shows the team still has work to do to compete with the top teams in 3A. They'll need to regroup quickly before facing another tough opponent in Juab.