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By the People, for the People
Lady Spartan Softball Opens Season at Uintah Tournament
Emery High School softball team starts year with losses to Uintah and Skyridge
Mar. 10, 2026 at 4:22am
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The Lady Spartan softball team from Emery High School traveled to Vernal, Utah to compete in the Uintah Tournament over the weekend. They faced off against the host team Uintah Utes and the Skyridge Falcons, but were unable to secure a win, falling 13-3 to Uintah and 10-9 to Skyridge.
Why it matters
The Lady Spartans had a successful 22-13 season last year, going 12-2 in region play, before falling in the quarterfinals. This tournament marks the start of their 2026 campaign as they look to build on that momentum and make another deep playoff run.
The details
Against Uintah, the Lady Spartans took an early 1-0 lead but the Utes responded with three runs in the third inning and nine more in the fourth to pull away. Emery scored two runs in the fifth but it wasn't enough. In the Skyridge game, the Falcons jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the first inning, but the Lady Spartans chipped away at the deficit, eventually getting within one run at 10-9 in the sixth inning before falling short.
- The Lady Spartans played Uintah on Friday, March 7, 2026.
- They faced Skyridge on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
The players
Emery High School Lady Spartans
The softball team from Emery High School in Utah.
Uintah Utes
The host team of the Uintah Tournament in Vernal, Utah.
Skyridge Falcons
A high school softball team that competed in the Uintah Tournament.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee
What’s next
The Lady Spartans will next compete in the St. George Tournament, facing Ridgeline on Friday, March 14, 2026.
The takeaway
Despite the losses, the Lady Spartans showed fight and resilience, nearly coming back against Skyridge. As they continue their season, they will look to build on these early experiences and make another run at the playoffs.
