The 2023-24 inaugural high school boys volleyball season gets underway next week, with the winter sports season coming to a close. To prepare fans for the upcoming season, the Deseret News has compiled preseason capsules for every team in 2A. Every coach was invited to participate and submit information.
The region rankings are based on coaches’ preseason projections.
Here are the 2A teams and players to watch this upcoming season.
1. Salt Lake Academy
Head coach: Brogan Johnson.
Coach’s comment
“We’ve been competing in charter and high school club leagues for the last four or five years and are excited to finally be sanctioned. We have a solid group of experienced players as well as some exciting newcomers and aim to be competitive in the first sanctioned season.”
Players to watch
- Juan Zuniga, OH/OPP, Jr.
- Xavier Tesen, S, So.
- Danny Alvarez, OH/L, Jr.
- Calebe Rodrigues, MB, Jr.
2. Rockwell
Head coach: Ala Iosefa.
Additional info not provided.
3. Dugway
Head coach: Brett Andrus.
Coach’s comment
“Excited, Dugway has a lot of boys that have been looking forward to this upcoming season.”
Players to watch
- Marchello Walters, Libero, Sr.
- Cru Andrus, Setter, Jr.
4. Utah Military Hill Field
Head coach: Nicole Davies.
Additional info not provided.
1. American Heritage
Head coach: Robert Mendenhall.
Coach’s comment
“We are all just excited to have UHSAA volleyball for the first time.”
Players to watch
- Will Beckwith, OH, Jr.
2. Wasatch Academy
Head coach: Shelby Eliason.
Coach’s comment
“This is my first year coaching the boys team, so I’m not sure what to expect. I am excited to get this going and see what we can do together.”
3. Freedom Prep
Head coach: Kerisiano Lobendahn.
Additional info not provided.
4. Utah Military Camp Williams
Head coach: Shannon Haworth.
Coach’s comment
“Looking forward to the inaugural season.”