Spartan Baseball Falls to Westlake Thunder on the Road

Emery Spartans lose 10-7 in high-scoring matchup with 6A opponent

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:01am

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The Emery Spartan baseball team traveled to Saratoga Springs on Monday to face off against the Westlake Thunder, falling 10-7 in a high-scoring affair. The Spartans got on the board early with a home run from Garrett Conover, but the Thunder rallied for 7 runs in the 4th inning to take the lead. Despite a late comeback attempt by Emery, Westlake held on for the victory.

Why it matters

This loss drops the Spartan baseball team to 2-8 overall on the season as they continue to search for their first region win. Westlake, a 6A program, improves to 6-3 on the year, showcasing the challenge Emery faces against larger school competition during their Spring Break road trip.

The details

Emery took an early 1-0 lead in the 2nd inning on Garrett Conover's solo home run, but Westlake answered back to tie it in the 3rd. The Thunder then exploded for 7 runs in the 4th to go up 8-1. Emery tried to mount a comeback, scoring 3 runs in the 6th and 3 more in the 7th, but ultimately fell short 10-7. Ben Johansen led Emery with 2 hits and 3 RBIs, while Beau Stilson and Peyton Nielson also had multiple hits and scored 2 runs each.

  • The game took place on Monday, April 1, 2026.
  • Emery is currently on Spring Break this week.

The players

Garrett Conover

Emery Spartan baseball player who hit a solo home run in the 2nd inning.

Ben Johansen

Emery Spartan baseball player who went 2-for-4 with 3 RBIs in the loss.

Beau Stilson

Emery Spartan baseball player who scored 2 runs in the game.

Peyton Nielson

Emery Spartan baseball player who scored 2 runs and had an RBI double.

Westlake Thunder

The 6A high school baseball team that Emery faced, improving to 6-3 on the season with the win.

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What’s next

The Spartans will look to bounce back on Wednesday when they travel to face the Ogden Tigers.

The takeaway

Emery's Spring Break road trip has presented a tough challenge against larger 6A programs like Westlake, but the Spartans are using these experiences to prepare for the rest of their region schedule as they search for their first victory.