Dino Baseball Splits Final Two Games in Mesquite

Carbon High School baseball team finishes tournament with 1-1 record on the weekend.

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

The Carbon High School baseball team closed out their time at the Mesquite tournament over the weekend, splitting their final two games. After a big 25-9 win over San Juan on Friday, the Dinos fell to host Virgin Valley 9-6 on Saturday to finish the tournament 1-1.

Why it matters

The Dinos' performance at the Mesquite tournament provides a glimpse into their overall season progress as they prepare for upcoming games, including a matchup against Uintah and the St. George Tournament.

The details

On Friday, the Dinos routed the San Juan Broncos 25-9 behind a huge fourth inning where they collected 11 of their 15 hits. Adrian Vasquez led the charge, going 3-4 with 6 RBIs. However, on Saturday, the Dinos fell to the host Virgin Valley Bulldogs 9-6 despite a pair of home runs from Logan Bennett.

  • The Dinos played their final two games of the Mesquite tournament on Friday, March 7 and Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • The Dinos will next travel to Vernal to face the Uintah Utes on Wednesday, March 12, 2026.
  • The Dinos will then head to the St. George Tournament later in the week.

The players

Carbon High School Dinos

The baseball team from Carbon High School in Utah.

Virgin Valley Bulldogs

The host team of the Mesquite tournament that the Dinos faced.

Logan Bennett

A player for the Carbon High School Dinos who hit two home runs in the loss to Virgin Valley.

Adrian Vasquez

A player for the Carbon High School Dinos who went 3-4 with 6 RBIs in the win over San Juan.

Paxton Falk

A pitcher for the Carbon High School Dinos who started the game against San Juan.

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What’s next

The Dinos will travel to Vernal to face the Uintah Utes on Wednesday, March 12, 2026 before heading to the St. George Tournament later in the week.

The takeaway

The Dinos showed their offensive firepower in the win over San Juan, but struggled to maintain that momentum in the loss to host Virgin Valley, highlighting areas for improvement as they gear up for the rest of their season.