The Carbon Lady Dinos remain in search of their first Region 12 win after falling to the Manti Templars 51-32 at home Thursday night.

Points came at a premium for the Lady Dinos throughout the first half. Held to just four points in the opening quarter, Carbon entered the second trailing 11-4. Manti continued to pressure Carbon, extending their lead to 27-11 entering the break.

Carbon made vast improvements over the final 16 minutes, playing a nearly even second half. The deficit was too much to overcome in the 19-point setback.

Jacie Jensen scored 12 points to pace Carbon offensively. Bailey Curtis finished with six points and Blythe Bradford chipped in with four.

The biggest discrepancy came from the perimeter as Manti hit five three-point jumpers, compared to just two for Carbon.

June Olsen poured in a game-high 22 points to help Manti improve to 4-6 overall on the season and 1-3 in region play. Cadee Alder also hit double-figures as she finished with 11 points.

Thursday’s loss moves Carbon to 2-7 overall and 0-3 in Region 12 play. The team will return to the court on Friday against South Sevier at the 2A/3A Preview. The weekend will come to a close on Saturday against Kanab, sending Carbon into the Christmas break.