The Lady Dino soccer team began its 2026 campaign with a 5‑3 victory at home against the Grantsville Cowboys in Price, Utah, setting an aggressive tone for the season.
Hat‑Trick Heroics
Naomi Smith was the centerpiece of the win, delivering a hat‑trick and adding an assist that underscored her leadership on the front line.
Early in the match, a player identified only as Carbon exploded for four goals in the first half, giving the team a commanding lead before the break.
Supporting the offense, Malia Smith contributed a goal and two assists, Blythe Bradford added a goal and an assist, and Chrissy Jones provided the final helper that sealed the 5‑3 result.
The win builds on the team’s strong 2025 season, during which they reached the playoffs, and reinforces optimism that the Lady Dinos can repeat that success in 2026.
Looking ahead, the squad will travel to Vernal next Thursday to face Uintah, aiming to carry the momentum from their opening triumph into the next contest.