After playing one of the most challenging non-region schedules in 2A, the Emery Spartans are ranked No. 3 in the initial Utah High School Activity Association’s RPI.
Gathering a record of 2-2 during the non-region portion of the schedule, the Spartans have played four 3A teams in the pre-season two of which are ranked inside the top 7. Emery dropped games early on against Juab and North Sanpete and picked up two wins against Union and Carbon.
The Spartans will take their No. 3 ranking for a test drive on Friday when they will welcome No.2 South Summit to Castle Dale to open region play.
San Juan and South Summit both played an undefeated pre-season and hold the No. 1 and two spots. Emery, Judge Memorial and Beaver round out the top five.
The game with South Summit we be broadcast on KOAL 107.3 FM and 750 AM, starting with the Landon’s Diesel Service Pre-game at 6:30, kick-off is set for 7 p.m..
Below is the complete 12 team RPI, released on Monday, Sept. 12:
| Rank | School | RPI | WP | OWP | OOWP | W-L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan | 0.906764 | 1.150000 | 0.737500 | 0.573889 | 5-0 |
| 2 | South Summit | 0.846229 | 1.350000 | 0.350000 | 0.812292 | 5-0 |
| 3 | Emery | 0.636875 | 0.750000 | 0.562500 | 0.462500 | 2-2 |
| 4 | Judge Memorial | 0.627729 | 0.700000 | 0.593750 | 0.455417 | 3-2 |
| 5 | Beaver | 0.584625 | 0.400000 | 0.820833 | 0.352500 | 2-3 |
| 6 | Summit Academy | 0.561604 | 0.750000 | 0.354167 | 0.647292 | 3-2 |
| 7 | South Sevier | 0.515167 | 0.450000 | 0.591667 | 0.464167 | 2-3 |
| 8 | Grand County | 0.422250 | 0.400000 | 0.441667 | 0.435000 | 2-3 |
| 9 | Millard | 0.387375 | 0.000000 | 0.787500 | 0.330000 | 0-5 |
| 10 | Providence Hall | 0.359036 | 0.375000 | 0.291667 | 0.590365 | 1-3 |
| 11 | American Leadership Academy | 0.322458 | 0.000000 | 0.612500 | 0.468333 | 0-5 |
| 12 | Delta | 0.264500 | 0.000000 | 0.450000 | 0.620000 | 0-5 |