Carbon and Emery Softball Teams Ranked in 3A Preseason Poll

Lady Spartans land at No. 9, Lady Dinos at No. 13 in initial MaxPreps/UHSAA standings

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:49am

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The initial rankings for 3A softball in Utah were released on Friday, with Emery High School's Lady Spartans coming in at No. 9 and Carbon High School's Lady Dinos at No. 13. The rankings, compiled by MaxPreps and the Utah High School Activities Association, will be updated throughout the season and used to seed the state championship tournament.

Why it matters

The preseason rankings provide an early snapshot of the top teams in 3A softball and set expectations for the upcoming season. Both Emery and Carbon will be looking to improve on their rankings as the year progresses and position themselves for a deep playoff run.

The details

Grantsville High School tops the initial 3A rankings at 10-3 overall. Union and North Sanpete, who are in the same region as Emery, hold the No. 2 and No. 3 spots respectively. Logan and Canyon View round out the top five. The Lady Spartans currently sit at 2-9 overall and 1-1 in region play, with wins over No. 13 Carbon and No. 9 2A Parowan. The Lady Dinos hold a 5-9 record overall and are 0-3 in region competition, with wins over several in-state and out-of-state opponents.

  • The initial 3A softball rankings were released on Friday, April 4, 2026.
  • The final rankings and state championship bracket will be revealed on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
  • The 3A State Championships will begin with pod matchups at home sites on May 9, 2026, followed by bracket play on May 12-13 in Spanish Fork, and the championships on May 14 at Brigham Young University.

The players

Emery High School Lady Spartans

The Emery High School softball team, currently ranked No. 9 in 3A.

Carbon High School Lady Dinos

The Carbon High School softball team, currently ranked No. 13 in 3A.

Grantsville High School

The Grantsville High School softball team, currently ranked No. 1 in 3A with a 10-3 record.

Union High School

The Union High School softball team, currently ranked No. 2 in 3A and in the same region as Emery.

North Sanpete High School

The North Sanpete High School softball team, currently ranked No. 3 in 3A and in the same region as Emery.

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What they’re saying

“The initial rankings provide a good early barometer for the 3A softball landscape, but there's still a lot of season left to play. Both Emery and Carbon will be looking to move up the standings as they compete in region and non-region games.”

— Jared Meacham, Sports Editor, Castle Country Radio

What’s next

The 3A softball rankings will be updated throughout the season, with the final standings and state championship bracket revealed on May 7. The state tournament will then begin with pod matchups on May 9, followed by bracket play on May 12-13 in Spanish Fork, and the championships on May 14 at Brigham Young University.

The takeaway

The early rankings in 3A softball set the stage for an exciting season, with Emery and Carbon looking to climb the standings and position themselves for a deep playoff run. The final rankings and state tournament will determine which teams emerge as the top contenders for the 3A title.